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  • Boatman! – Take these songs from me

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    Boatman! take these songs from me is a compilation of mesmerizing artwork coupled with tankas. A tanka is an ancient Japanese form of poetry written in short five-line verses, with a total of 31 syllables. The painted reliefs are an aesthetic creation by Masood Hussain, who bases his artwork in this book on Mirza Ghalib’s couplets on the inevitability of grief. These works explore human suffering, the melancholy of life, and the visceral struggle against oppression..
    These themes are contextualized in the poems, written by Gabriel Rosenstock, which speak of love, sacrifice, longing, and freedom. His poems also comprise an interesting orthographical inversion of the capital Y in ‘You’ and the lower case ‘i’, which subjectifies the reading experience through an outward focal lens, reflected in the play of light and hue in the paintings. The bilingual poems in Irish and English capture the essence of the paintings, ferrying the collection across to the reader. This poetically painted coffee table book is a ‘Boatman’ unto itself.

    Interested readers may write to us at mup@manipal.edu about purchasing the book.

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    1,800.00
  • Living Cultures of Tulunadu

    Authors: Praveen Shetty |Nithesh Anchan

    Tulunadu, a region along the southwestern coast of India, despite the influence of modernity and
    the intermingling of cultures, has sustained its age-old practices and traditions. This book provides a
    glimpse into the cultures of Tulunadu, capturing the lived experiences of its people while examining
    diverse perspectives on these traditions. Through a harmonious blend of visuals and narratives, it
    introduces the readers to the essence of Tuluvas that defines the living cultures of Tulunadu.
    Interested readers may write to us at mup@manipal.edu about purchasing the book.
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    400.00
  • Udupi – Manipal: A Pictorial Journey

    This picturesque book celebrates the history and life of Udupi and Manipal and takes the reader on a photographic tour. Most breath-taking locales are presented with rich, full-colour images taken by Astro Mohan. These images, combined with redolent text, in both English and Kannada, illustrates a plethora of visual wonders: ancient megaliths, scenic islands, magnificent artwork, white-sand seashores, rainforests, and both classic and innovative architecture. Loaded with information for each location, it is the perfect travel partner and comprehensive guide for an enriching and authentic travel experience in Udupi-Manipal. Experience well-known festivals such as Ganesh Chaturthi to lesser-known cultural fiestas like Bhootharadhane and Dollu Kunita or architectural wonders like the Kalluchappara or Katale Basadi with this. Immerse yourself in the temple city of Udupi and the cosmopolitan town of Manipal with this book. Begin your journey now!

    Interested customers may write to us at mup@manipal.edu about purchasing the book. 

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    650.00
  • Geoffrey Bawa – A Conscious Perception

    This book is all about giving the readers a peek view into the life of Geoffrey Bawa; Sri Lanka?s most famous architect. aA book that reveals an insight into his work through his most famous projects accompanied by beautiful hand-drawn illustrations. Alluring and simply authentic, these self-narrative illustrations are a result of personal experience. This book will give readers an understanding of how successfully Geoffrey Bawa had inculcated spaces, vistas, and landscape with that of the built environment bringing about a touch of Modern Tropism and fusing it together with the rich culture and traditions of Sri Lanka.

    650.00