Website for a best selling Author

Hey guys,
I got the opportunity to develop a website of an internationally acclaimed best selling author, Amitav Ghosh. Though I am absolutely elated, a subtle fear lingers in me.

I really need you guys to help me ‘perfect’ the site. I have done the first layout and honestly I really like it :crazy:. I need you guys to give me the most critical feedback possible. Be harsh, outright and candid.

The page is straight out from photoshop, so its a block image, no slicing dicing yet.

http://www.weaversstudio.com/ag/sample1.html

Thanks a ton,
Cheers,
Siddharth