Random House New Releases - Travel - Asia - India - Between May 23, 2012 and June 22, 2013.

Light of India by Warren Dotz

2013-05-28T00:30:00-05:00

Light of India A Conflagration of Indian Matchbox Art
Written by Warren Dotz

eBook, 144 pages | Ten Speed Press | Antiques & Collectibles; Art - Popular Culture; Travel - Asia - India | $9.99 | May 28, 2013 | 978-1-60774-614-0 (1-60774-614-X)

With all the zany vibrancy of a Bollywood musical, the colorful matchbox labels of LIGHT OF INDIA present a fascinating confluence of popular culture and a sophisticated graphic arts tradition that stretches back for centuries.

Populated with pouncing Bengal tigers, regal jungle elephants, and Hindu gods and goddesses, these miniature masterpieces are worlds unto themselves, skillfully illustrated with a naive yet irresistible charm. This delightful art book is sure to fire the imagination of all who wish to study, preserve, and celebrate India's more humble, but no less brilliant, visual arts heritage. A dazzling collection of more than 300 vintage matchbox labels from India, dating from the turn of the century through the 1950s.

Includes a discussion of Hindu iconography, recurring visual themes and symbols, and the cultural and historical significance of matchbox art. A great resource for graphic artists and designers, collectors of paper ephemera or advertising art, and students of Indian culture. Gift edition slipcase includes a textured novelty "striker strip" along the spine.

Fodor's Essential India by Fodor's

2013-05-21T00:30:00-05:00

Fodor's Essential India with Delhi, Rajasthan, Mumbai, and Kerala
Written by Fodor's

Trade Paperback, 536 pages | Fodor's | Travel - Asia - India | $25.99 | May 21, 2013 | 978-0-89141-943-3 (0-89141-943-8)

India is a country of vibrant and enticing contrasts: exquisite palaces are juxtaposed against simple temples, and modern high-tech industry coexists with ancient customs and rituals. There's much to see and do in this vast and geographically diverse country, and Fodor's Essential India covers the must-see sights better than anyone else.

Expanded Coverage: India is changing rapidly, and this guide includes the best new hotels, restaurants, and more in its vibrant cities and stunning countryside, from Delhi and Rajasthan to Mumbai and Goa. New to this edition is popular Kerala, in southwestern India, known for its beaches and lush backcountry.

Illustrated Features: Full-color, illustrated features on the iconic Taj Mahal, the holy city of Varanasi on the Ganges, and the amazing cave temples at Ajanta and Ellora give travelers a deeper understanding of these historic sites. The “Portrait of India” chapter, with illustrated sections on modern society, religion, food, dance, music, and shopping, provides insight into contemporary Indian life as well as the past.

Indispensable Trip Planning Tools: A full-color, 12-page feature on getting around India includes indispensible information on buses, trains, taxis, and rickshaws, along with tipping information and an easy- to-use Travel Times Chart. Great Itineraries cover the Golden Triangle and various add-ones, making trip-planning easy. Each chapter contains Top Reason to go, a spotlight on regional cuisine, and regional planning and transportation advice.

Discerning Recommendations: Fodor’s India offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor’s Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. “Word of Mouth” quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights.

Fodor's Essential India by Fodor's

2013-05-07T00:30:00-05:00

Fodor's Essential India with Delhi, Rajasthan, Mumbai, and Kerala
Written by Fodor's

eBook, 552 pages | Fodor's | Travel - Asia - India | $19.99 | May 7, 2013 | 978-0-89141-944-0 (0-89141-944-6)

India is a country of vibrant and enticing contrasts: exquisite palaces are juxtaposed against simple temples, and modern high-tech industry coexists with ancient customs and rituals. There's much to see and do in this vast and geographically diverse country, and Fodor's Essential India covers the must-see sights better than anyone else.

Expanded Coverage: India is changing rapidly, and this ebook includes the best new hotels, restaurants, and more in its vibrant cities and stunning countryside, from Delhi and Rajasthan to Mumbai and Goa. New to this edition is popular Kerala, in southwestern India, known for its beaches and lush backcountry.

Indispensable Trip Planning Tools: A full-color feature on getting around India includes indispensible information on buses, trains, taxis, and rickshaws, along with tipping information and an easy- to-use Travel Times Chart. Great Itineraries cover the Golden Triangle and various add-ones, making trip-planning easy. Each chapter contains Top Reason to go, a spotlight on regional cuisine, and regional planning and transportation advice.

Discerning Recommendations: Fodor’s India offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor’s Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. “Word of Mouth” quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights.

Hindoo Holiday by Eliot Weinberger

2012-10-31T00:30:00-05:00

Hindoo Holiday
Written by J.R. Ackerley
Introduction by Eliot Weinberger

In the 1920s, the young J. R. Ackerley spent several months in India as the personal secretary to the maharajah of a small Indian principality. In his journals, Ackerley recorded the Maharajah’s fantastically eccentric habits and riddling conversations, and the odd shambling day-to-day life of his court. Hindoo Holiday is an intimate and very funny account of an exceedingly strange place, and one of the masterpieces of twentieth-century travel literature.

The Age of Kali by William Dalrymple

2012-10-02T00:30:00-05:00

The Age of Kali
Written by William Dalrymple

From the author of The Last Mughal and Nine Lives: the classic stories he gathered during the ten years he spent journeying across the Indian subcontinent, from Sri Lanka and southern India to the North West Frontier of Pakistan. As he searched for evidence of Kali Yug, the “age of darkness” predicted by an ancient Hindu cosmology in a final epoch of strife and corruption, Dalrymple encountered a region that thrilled and surprised him. Venturing to places rarely visited by foreigners, he presents compelling portraits of a diverse range of figures—from a Hindi rap megastar through the Tamil Tigers to the drug lords of Pakistan. Dalrymple's love for the subcontinent comes across in every page, which makes its chronicles of political corruption, ethnic violence and social disintegration all the more poignant. The result is a dark yet vibrant travelogue, and a unique look at a region that continues to be marked by rapid change and unlimited possibilities as it struggles to reconcile the forces of modernity and tradition.

The Age of Kali by William Dalrymple

2012-10-02T00:30:00-05:00

The Age of Kali
Written by William Dalrymple

Random House New Releases - Travel - Asia - India - Between May 23, 2012 and June 22, 2013.

Light of India by Warren Dotz

Light of India A Conflagration of Indian Matchbox ArtWritten by Warren Dotz

Fodor's Essential India by Fodor's

Fodor's Essential India with Delhi, Rajasthan, Mumbai, and KeralaWritten by Fodor's

Fodor's Essential India by Fodor's

Fodor's Essential India with Delhi, Rajasthan, Mumbai, and KeralaWritten by Fodor's

Hindoo Holiday by Eliot Weinberger

Hindoo Holiday Written by J.R. Ackerley Introduction by Eliot Weinberger

The Age of Kali by William Dalrymple

The Age of Kali Written by William Dalrymple

The Age of Kali by William Dalrymple

The Age of Kali Written by William Dalrymple

Light of India A Conflagration of Indian Matchbox Art
Written by Warren Dotz

Fodor's Essential India with Delhi, Rajasthan, Mumbai, and Kerala
Written by Fodor's

Fodor's Essential India with Delhi, Rajasthan, Mumbai, and Kerala
Written by Fodor's

Hindoo Holiday
Written by J.R. Ackerley
Introduction by Eliot Weinberger

The Age of Kali
Written by William Dalrymple

The Age of Kali
Written by William Dalrymple