Italian writer Roberto Saviano (C), the author of "Gomorra", is embraced by writers Paul Auster (L) of the U.S. and David Grossman of Israel on Italian television program "Che tempo che fa" in Milan March 25, 2009. Saviano is a symbol of the fight against the mafia since his best-selling book "Gomorra" exposed how the mob dominates life around Naples. The 29-year old has received death threats and lives under police escort. Reuters Pictures 8 months ago

Italian writer Roberto Saviano (C), the author of "Gomorra", is embraced by writers Paul Auster (L) of the U.S. and David Grossman of Israel on Italian television program "Che tempo che fa" in Milan March 25, 2009. Saviano is a symbol of the fight against the mafia since his best-selling book "Gomorra" exposed how the mob dominates life around Naples. The 29-year old has received death threats and lives under police escort.

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