Salman Rushdie
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Luka and the Fire of Life
Rushdie's latest work is a children's book entitled Luka and the Fire of Life due out on November 16, 2010. The book is dedicated to his 13-year-old son, Milan, and is inspired by a myriad of influences such as the epic poem "Beowulf" and the video game "Super Mario."