Roberto Saviano is an Italian investigative journalist, author, and essayist. He is best known for his international bestseller Gomorrah, an exposé of the Neapolitan crime syndicate, the Camorra. Saviano has received numerous awards for his work, including the prestigious Premio Viareggio, the Premio Grinzane Cavour, and the Premio Campiello. He has also been the recipient of the International Journalism Award from the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists. Saviano has been the target of numerous death threats due to his work, and has been under police protection since 2006. He has used his platform to speak out against organized crime and corruption, and has become a symbol of the fight against the mafia. He has also been an advocate for human rights, and has spoken out against the exploitation of migrant workers in Italy. Saviano has written several books, including ZeroZeroZero, a book about the global cocaine trade, and The Piranhas, a novel about the Camorra. He has also written extensively for newspapers and magazines, and has appeared on television and radio programs. His work has been translated into numerous languages, and he has become an internationally recognized figure in the fight against organized crime.