Arts & Photography

Nepal, the magical kingdom, surrounded by the magnificent Himalayas, continues to lure visitors towards its scenic splendour and pilgrimage sites. This Shangri-la, abode to a pantheon of Gods, seems to exist in a time warp. The urban hubub continues to be intermingled with religious festivities and ... More

As the wine and conversation begin to flow at a reunion between six women, who were friends at school, memories start to surface—some happy, others bittersweet and a few that are downright poisonous... Forced to confront dark secrets that they thought lay buried deep in the past, the women begin t... More

Myth, magic and mountains merge in the mighty Himalaya stretching from India to Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet in these adventurous tales of tragedy and triumph, fable and fantasy, faith and folklore. Breathtaking pictures make this book a visual delight.... More

Picturing the Nation presents a visual history of modern India and explores visual representations of India from the late nineteenth to the late twentieth centuries. The essays in this volume have illustrations, which have all been reproduced in full colour on art paper. The illustrated pages have a... More

What does globalization mean for the television audience? Becoming a Global Audience examines concerns of cultural imperialism in relation to the actual experience of television reception in a postcolonial context. The rise of satellite television in India in the context of economic liberalization i... More

Sagarmatha-Chomolungma or Mount Everest is the cynosure of a vast network of mountains, natural resources, cultures and languages. These are mountains in which humanity has sought for voices in the wilderness and gods made in its image. For the people of Everest, the Sherpas, the mountain is a part ... More

For as long as space endures As long as suffering remains, Until then may I, too, abide To dispel the misery of the world. - Eighth-century Buddhist master Shatideva's A guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of life.... More

'Good to Great is about turning good results into great results; Built to Last is about turning great results into an enduring great company' Jim Collins ‘This is not a book about charismatic visionary leaders. It is not about visionary product concepts or visionary products or visionary market in... More

This thoughtful essay explores the interplay of conflicting cultures and belief systems, which gives India both its charm and mystery. English, French and German text.... More

When China developed a courtesan culture in the tenth centruy, its erotic art found a ready canvas. Its goal was to improve the health and longevity of the male practitioner. Seven hundred years later, during the rule of the Ming dynasty, the art reached its golden age. Classical erotica came to the... More

The technique of photography is first recorded as having reached India in 1840, where, as in other parts of the Empire, the British saw the craft as a means of documenting their possessions and the colourful inhabitants of their far-flung territories.... More

Editorial Review From teh sixteenth century, the Japanese introduced a new art style: woodblock prints which could be mass produced and catered to the erotic sensibilities of the merchant class. These Ukiyo-e prints raised erotica to the heights of fantasy. The exploits of the warriors on the battl... More

This book describes Ismail Merchant's extraordinary journey from his start as an aspiring filmmaker in Bombay to his triumphant arrival at the Oscar podium. Hardbound... More

An explicit, sensual and lyrical erotic novel by an Arab woman. ‘My ambition is to give back to the women of my blood the power of speech confiscated by their men.’ Badra is a young Berber girl from aNorth African village who is married off to anold man, andbrutally raped on her wedding night. ... More

Drawing on Indian mask-making and performance traditions, this book suggests how children (and educators working with children) can imaginatively engage with and adapt from different cultures. It contains practical instructions on mask-making and detailed suggestions on how to put up a performance-i... More

This book explores popular, political and symbolic meanings assigned to dress in a variety of colonial contexts in Sri Lanka; thus it focuses on the politics of nationalism and identity under late colonialism. Proceeding from the understanding that self-representation is at its peak at the moment of... More

New Page 1 Bijoya Ray writes about her husband's style and nuances of work. These brilliant  photographs of Ray at work interspersed with his own sketches and set drawings depict his genius.... More

India is one of the most exotic countries in the world - a land of maharajas, Krishna, Buddha, Shah Jahan, Ghandi and Nehru. The diversity of landscapes is breathtaking, from the towering Himalaya in the north to the tranquil beaches of the south. This Is India takes the reader on a journey through ... More