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Author: Jyotirmoy Bhattacharya
ISBN: 9788197525377
Edition: 2nd
Language: English
Publication Date: 2025
Country of Origin: India
Reading Age: 16+
Category: Books
Pages: 208
Weight: 628 gms
Binding: Hardcover
Dimension: 7 X 9 X 1 Inch
During the mid-19th century, Calcutta under British rule, flourished as the vibrant capital city of India. This period marked a significant cultural and artistic renaissance. Indian students eager to embrace new forms of expression learned various artistic techniques, wood engraving being one of them. The Bengali publishing industry seized upon this artistic innovation, producing a remarkable collection of illustrated versions of the Ramayana during this era. This book stands as a testament to the artistic trend, with the author consciously choosing to narrate the epic through the compelling medium of available illustrations. Each image serves as an episode, a scene, a character study, contributing to a holistic visual interpretation of the timeless tale.
Through the interplay of text and image, the book aims to offer a new genre of storytelling, inviting readers to delve into its profound narratives and rich cultural heritage
Good book, with a prolific research depth. Recommended for those looking for some good historical read. They have a rare engraving collection.
Although, the payment process could be worked on, the customer service guided really well through out the entire process.
What an excellent book! Very informative and well documented. The woodcuts are absolutely amazing. It is a must-read.
One thing to note is that the delivery process was a bit complicated, but I received the book within 4 days of placing my order.
I enjoyed reading it. I will appreciate the simple language used to communicate the history of woodcut printing in the subcontinent. This is perfect for a novice reader just getting introduced to the subject. The extensive bibliography also draws my attention. The highlight of course are the Ramayana episodes vis-a-vis the illustrations. The size of the book, the design deserves applause. It's like looking at an photo album which holds so many stories, but in ink.