Picture Books

Natrah · Nov 22nd, 2004, 20:47

Hi there

After visiting India recently I would now like to buy some picture books as a reminder of what I saw. I am particularly interested in finding one about Varanasi, photographing life on the ghats etc.

Does anyone have any recommendations? I have looked on the Phaidon website, they have a couple by Mr R Singh, but not specifically on Varanasi.

Any other photography book recommendations would be appreciated.

Thanks

beach · Nov 22nd, 2004, 21:00

I've seen a big book at the Bangalore airport bookshop. The name was 'The colours of India 'or something like that. Cost about 2000rs (all photo books are expensive

), may be becouse of the paper quality, low volume sale etc

Also there is very nice Hindi pop song too which was fully shot at Varanasi ghats & gallies. Some one name that too please.

Merchant · Nov 22nd, 2004, 21:10

The big book on Varanasi is "End Time City" by Michael Ackerman--spooky, rough black and white photos, very haunting.

Aperture did a big collection of photography from India in 1996, "India: A Celebration of Independence." There are shots of Varanasi from Raghu Rai and Mary Ellen Mark.

Raghubir Singh did a big book on the Ganges, but it's hard to find. His "River of Color" is an excellent selection from most of his books and is readily available, if you are just looking for a general book on India.

Digital Drifter · Nov 22nd, 2004, 22:24

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...842937-2839805

You'll find lots of copies in the local public libraries. Take a look there and then decide whether you want to buy them.

He's good. very good. & British to boot.

I believe beach was referring to

River of Colour: The India of Raghubir Singh;
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...842937-2839805

Natrah · Nov 22nd, 2004, 22:34

Thanks for all of these, I will start researching and see which ones I like.

I was particularly interested in "Banares: The Sacred City of India by Raghubir Singh" and you were right Beach, it does seem hard to get hold of. He has another one called "The Ganges" so I think I will check that one out.

All the other books above mentioned ring a bell, as I saw them all in bookshops in India, but didn't fancying lugging them around in my bag pack, plus they were same price.

Does anyone know of an Indian bookshop in London?

openair · Nov 22nd, 2004, 22:52

I have "river of colors" and it's one of my favorite books. I find myself going back to it time and time again. another book with much about Varanasi and the Ganges is
"XXX [30] Holy Journeys into the Spiritual Heart of India" by Bialobrzeski
which you can get at good discounts. These are all dream like photos, with blurred figures with scenes from the theatre of Indian spiritual life. It’s a book I grew into and learnt to appreciate very much over time.

Nov 22nd, 2004, 20:47	#1
Natrah Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: London Posts: 37	Picture Books Hi there After visiting India recently I would now like to buy some picture books as a reminder of what I saw. I am particularly interested in finding one about Varanasi, photographing life on the ghats etc. Does anyone have any recommendations? I have looked on the Phaidon website, they have a couple by Mr R Singh, but not specifically on Varanasi. Any other photography book recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks

Nov 22nd, 2004, 21:00	#2
beach Lost in translation Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: India ! Posts: 2,234	I've seen a big book at the Bangalore airport bookshop. The name was 'The colours of India 'or something like that. Cost about 2000rs (all photo books are expensive), may be becouse of the paper quality, low volume sale etc Also there is very nice Hindi pop song too which was fully shot at Varanasi ghats & gallies. Some one name that too please.

Nov 22nd, 2004, 22:24	#4
Digital Drifter bang a whore? Bangalore Dammit! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,878	Don McCullin's book http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...842937-2839805 You'll find lots of copies in the local public libraries. Take a look there and then decide whether you want to buy them. He's good. very good. & British to boot. I believe beach was referring to River of Colour: The India of Raghubir Singh; http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...842937-2839805

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Nov 22nd, 2004, 21:10	#3
Merchant Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,101	The big book on Varanasi is "End Time City" by Michael Ackerman--spooky, rough black and white photos, very haunting. Aperture did a big collection of photography from India in 1996, "India: A Celebration of Independence." There are shots of Varanasi from Raghu Rai and Mary Ellen Mark. Raghubir Singh did a big book on the Ganges, but it's hard to find. His "River of Color" is an excellent selection from most of his books and is readily available, if you are just looking for a general book on India.

Nov 22nd, 2004, 22:34	#5
Natrah Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: London Posts: 37	Thanks for all of these, I will start researching and see which ones I like. I was particularly interested in "Banares: The Sacred City of India by Raghubir Singh" and you were right Beach, it does seem hard to get hold of. He has another one called "The Ganges" so I think I will check that one out. All the other books above mentioned ring a bell, as I saw them all in bookshops in India, but didn't fancying lugging them around in my bag pack, plus they were same price. Does anyone know of an Indian bookshop in London?

Nov 22nd, 2004, 22:52	#6
openair Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Berlin, Germany Posts: 67	I have "river of colors" and it's one of my favorite books. I find myself going back to it time and time again. another book with much about Varanasi and the Ganges is "XXX [30] Holy Journeys into the Spiritual Heart of India" by Bialobrzeski which you can get at good discounts. These are all dream like photos, with blurred figures with scenes from the theatre of Indian spiritual life. It’s a book I grew into and learnt to appreciate very much over time.

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