BOOKS OF THE WEEK - SATURDAY, 24th, AUGUST, 2019

Himalayan Odyssey
By -  M.P. Veerendrakumar 

ISBN : 9780670091492
Price : Rs. 999.00
About the Book : 
Haimavathabhuvil the Malayalam version of Himalayan Odyssey published by Mathrubhumi Books in 2007 is a landmark in Malayalam literature, receiving both critical and popular acclaim. In its grand sweep from the serene Himalayas to the banks of the river Nila in Kerala, the non-linear work synthesises legends and mythologies, history and geography, 
cultures and arts, spirituality and politics, capturing the diverse fecundity of Indian civilization. There are musings on our fragile environment, the disaster potential of dams, 
on the emergent water crisis and waste disposal. It has been hailed as an incandescent feat of the imagination suffused with spirituality reminiscent of the author's tutelage under renowned Advaita scholar Dr. T M P Mahadevan at Vivekananda College, Chennai. Many prestigious awards have been conferred on it, including by the Kendra Sahitya Akademi and the Moortidevi Award, instituted by Bharatiya Jnanpith.
About the Author :
Born on 22 July 1936 in Kalpetta, Wayanad district, Kerala, M.P. Veerendrakumar has a Master's degree in Philosophy from Vivekananda College, Chennai and an M.B.A. from Cincinnati University, Ohio, U.S.A. He is the Chairman and Managing Director of Mathrubhumi. He has thrice served as the chairperson of the Press Trust of India, presently a director; as former president of the Indian Newspaper Society, presently executive committee member; and currently a trustee of the Press Institute of India, member of the International Press Institute, the Commonwealth Press Union and the World Association of Newspapers Executive Committee. He took membership in the Socialist Party from Jayaprakash Narayan, was imprisoned during the Emergency; served as minister for forests for 
one day and as an MLA in the Kerala Assembly. He served in the Union Cabinets of Deve Gowda and I.K. Gujral, as president of the Kerala unit of JD (U), and is also a member of the Rajya Sabha. He is largely inspired by Ram Manohar Lohia. Author of twenty one works in Malayalam, Veerendrakumar's works have also been translated into Hindi and Tamil. He has been conferred nearly 100 awards, including the Kendra and Kerala Sahitya Akademi awards, the Moortidevi Award, instituted by the Bharatiya Jnanpith, a fellowship by Kerala Sahitya Akademi and the Kusumanjali Sahitya Samman.
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BOOKS OF THE WEEK - SATURDAY, 17TH, AUGUST, 2019


Beyond The Himalayas: 
Journeying Through The Silk Route 
By - Goutam Ghose & Michael Haggiag 

ISBN : 9789386906892   
Price : Rs. 1250.00

About the Book :----------------------------------- 
Filmmaker goutam Ghose was part of the central Asian expedition organised by major H.Br.S Ahluwalia in 1994, The first of its kind. They undertook an arduous 14, 000 km journey through central Asia, China and Tibet tracing the ancient trade route. Ghose captured this once-in-a-lifetime adventure as a five-part series in his film beyond the Himalayas (1996). This film book is a pictorial chronicle of ghosts incredible experience on the silk route. Much of the text is the narration of the original soundtrack of the series which has been adapted for the benefit of book readers. His lens captures breath-taking visuals of a less travelled road. The tapestry of history, travel anecdotes, local legends and Titanic characters lend a cinematic quality to the whole narrative. The fabled past and the present are intercut by cinematic jumps in this fascinating record of an enduring memory in the collective consciousness of the history of mankind.

About the Author :----------------------------------------------------------
Goutam Ghose launched into documentaries, group theatre and photo journalism in 1973. His second documentary, Hungry Autumn, won him the main award at the Oberhausen Film Festival in 1978. Since then he has made a number of feature films, including Paar and Moner Manush to name a few. He has also produced documentaries on several distinguished personalities such as Ustad Bismillah Khan, Satyajit Ray and the Dalai Lama. A noted cinematographer and music director, he has a number of advertisements, corporate and short films to his credit too. He has won sixteen National Awards, besides Film fare Awards and a number of international awards like Silver Balloon, Nantes Film Festival, UNESCO Award at Venice, Golden Semurg at Tashkent, UNESCO Award, Cannes Film Festival, Fipresci Award, Red Cross Award at Verna Film Festival and Golden Peacock at IFFI. He is the only Indian to win the coveted Vittorio De Sica Award and was awarded the Knighthood of the Star of Italian Solidarity in 2006. Cover photographs by Goutam Ghose Cover design by Pinaki De.
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BOOKS OF THE WEEK - 10, AUGUST, 2019

ISBN : 9789388302043   
Price : Rs. 699.00

Lessons Life Taught Me, Unknowingly : An Autobiography

By - Anupam Kher

About the Book : 
An extraordinary, riveting and no-holds-barred saga studded with fascinating behind-the-scenes revelations, anecdotes and rare nuggets of lessons Anupam Kher’s life story is nothing short of a grand masala box office hit. It has drama, comedy, romance and even action! Who knew that a small-town Shimla boy would one day become one of the most recognized actors in the world and go on to win various national and international awards for his contribution in the field of cinema and arts? A powerhouse of talent with over 530 films (and counting) in his repertoire, Anupam Kher stands out not only because of his iconic bald head, but also for his forthright views and opinions, however controversial they may be. He has always been distinct and offbeat. His autobiography is, too for it is not just another chronological account of his life. It is, in fact, also peppered with incredible life lessons that are bound to resonate with every aspiring artiste and, most of all, the common man. Here is a kaleidoscopic peep into the life and times of a true genius and forever entertainer.
About the Author :
A gold-medalist from the National School of Drama, New Delhi, actor-producer-writer-motivational speaker, Anupam Kher is one of the most prolific actors who has over 530 films (in several languages, both in India and the West), 100 plays and numerous TV shows to his credit. He is a winner of two National awards, eight Filmfare awards and a BAFTA nomination besides been conferred with the Padma Shree and Padma Bhushan by the Government of India for his contribution to cinema. Having started his glorious career with films such as Saaransh and Daddy in India, he has featured in mainstream Hollywood films such as Silver Linings Playbook, Hotel Mumbai, The Big Sick and The Family Man and has worked with directors such as Ang Lee, David O. Russell, Woody Allen, Gurinder Chadha and Lana and Lilly Wachowski. He is also author of the best-selling book The Best Thing about You Is You! which has been translated in 6 languages and is in its 22nd reprint. Presently, Kher shuttles between Mumbai and New York where he is one of the lead actors on the recently premiered hit TV show New Amsterdam on NBC Entertainment Channel.
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