The Latest Breaking News from Pico Iyer

The art of doing nothing: what Michael Kenna can teach every photographer about composition and taking it slow

His new book is a masterclass in emptiness, restraint, and the discipline of taking less from a frame, not more

Digital Camera World · Apr 7

Cameos in ‘Marty Supreme’ ask audiences to dig deeper

In the lead-up to Oscar season, Josh Safdie, the director of Marty Supreme, has been elaborating on the many cameos in his film that build on real-world associations to create a rich cast of characters.

The Conversation · Feb 23

Author's story of coping after a wildfire resonates with community affected by latest LA-area fires

The timing is uncanny for Pico Iyer’s new book “Aflame: Learning from Silence,” a memoir about losing his family's Santa Barbara home and everything he owned in a 1990 wildfire

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2025

The Half Known Life by Pico Iyer review – peace and quiet in political hotspots

The travel writer’s quest for spiritual transcendence takes him from Iran to North Korea in a book that rarely illuminates the people he encounters

The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2023

Pico Iyer’s new book 'The Half Known Life' to be released in January 2023

British-born writer Pico Iyer, is all set to release his new book in January 2023. Titled 'The Half Known Life', the book will be published by Penguin.

The Times of India · Dec 5, 2022