About the author
Anand is an engineer by profession who has lived and worked in many parts of India. His first novel Aalkkoottam was published in 1970. He has since published written a number of novels, short stories and studies of philosophical and social interest. His work has received the Sahitya Academy, Vayalar and various other awards and recognitions. The English translation of his novel Govardhante Yatrakal published by Penguin as Govardhan?s Travels (Penguin) won the Crossword award.