An India travelogue like no other

May 24th, 2004, 00:37

I'm eagerly waiting forthis to be released in the US.

It could be a bollywood film...It just might ...

this excerpt is great too.

Lone_Ranger · May 24th, 2004, 05:04

Amazon is listing it for $50!! Why so expensive? I understand it is a large book, but I can't imagine paying so much for a book.

Reviews are excellent BTW.

indiamike · May 24th, 2004, 05:37

Quote:

Originally posted by mala
I wouldn't pay 50 bucks for anything. Except a Hindi-English dictionary.

Fifty bucks eh....I have an eleven hundred page Hindi-English dictionary. What's it worth to you

rab · May 24th, 2004, 06:28

The book looks interesting and the man clearly has a tale to tell but I agree with what's been said already - at $50 a copy this author is still a robber, albeit unarmed these days.

May 24th, 2004, 06:40

You can preorder it for $ 16.97(canadian $2000) here

PS : mala, anytime you want to buy a bridge....

elmore · May 24th, 2004, 10:05

Shantaram has been out in Australia for a while, as the author is Australian. I don't think it was equivalent to $50 US though! It's a great read, particularly the sections about the slum in Mumbai where Roberts lived for a while. His affection for India is so strong...Mumbai really is the main character. Makes you never want to see the insides of an Indian jail!!

BTW, I think Roberts said that he didn't want to release the book in paperback because he wanted it to be 'taken seriously'. So unless he and the publisher has a re-think on that, buying the hardback may be the only option.

May 24th, 2004, 11:01

I think the $ 50 price in amazon.com is from the fact that it's not been released yet in the US and it's an import. (Imports are generally priced more expensively.)

mushyosh · May 24th, 2004, 16:55

when you see his first picture he looks like a gentle enough guy, nothing out of the ordinary.

But then you scroll down and see him in a vest and you realise hs is one big mofo.

sudheer poppa · May 24th, 2004, 20:33

Another one requiring honorary membership at IM.

volga_volga · May 24th, 2004, 20:48

yes, but what does he say about peeing in hotel sinks?

lobo · May 24th, 2004, 22:10

Hmmm i live in england and u can get it in paperback for £9.
Thats a lot cheaper than $50 .

Thats from amazon.co.uk

Shantaram ~ Greg Roberts -- (Paperback - April 30, 2004)
Our Price: £9.09

May 24th, 2004, 00:37	#1
albaruni Posts: n/a	An India travelogue like no other I'm eagerly waiting forthis to be released in the US. It could be a bollywood film...It just might ... this excerpt is great too.

May 24th, 2004, 06:28	#4
rab Honorary Mod Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: McLaren Vale, South Australia Posts: 1,208	The book looks interesting and the man clearly has a tale to tell but I agree with what's been said already - at $50 a copy this author is still a robber, albeit unarmed these days. __________________ IndiaMike Mod Team (The Honorary One)

May 24th, 2004, 06:40	#5
albaruni Posts: n/a	You can preorder it for $ 16.97(canadian $2000) here PS : mala, anytime you want to buy a bridge.... Last edited by albaruni : May 24th, 2004 at 07:42.

May 24th, 2004, 20:33	#9
sudheer poppa Senior brick in the wall Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pole Posts: 1,475	Another one requiring honorary membership at IM. __________________ We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools - MLK Pic Page 1 Pic Page 2 When my life changed over a week

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volga_volga Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,460	yes, but what does he say about peeing in hotel sinks? __________________ Tibetan Orphanage School in China My other favourite place is Pakistan Travel Forum

May 24th, 2004, 05:04	#2
Lone_Ranger Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 5	Amazon is listing it for $50!! Why so expensive? I understand it is a large book, but I can't imagine paying so much for a book. Reviews are excellent BTW.

May 24th, 2004, 10:05	#6
elmore Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 14	Shantaram has been out in Australia for a while, as the author is Australian. I don't think it was equivalent to $50 US though! It's a great read, particularly the sections about the slum in Mumbai where Roberts lived for a while. His affection for India is so strong...Mumbai really is the main character. Makes you never want to see the insides of an Indian jail!! BTW, I think Roberts said that he didn't want to release the book in paperback because he wanted it to be 'taken seriously'. So unless he and the publisher has a re-think on that, buying the hardback may be the only option.

May 24th, 2004, 11:01	#7
albaruni Posts: n/a	I think the $ 50 price in amazon.com is from the fact that it's not been released yet in the US and it's an import. (Imports are generally priced more expensively.)

May 24th, 2004, 16:55	#8
mushyosh Powered by Psilocybin Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: UK, Bournemouth Posts: 52	when you see his first picture he looks like a gentle enough guy, nothing out of the ordinary. But then you scroll down and see him in a vest and you realise hs is one big mofo.

May 24th, 2004, 22:10	#11
lobo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: london Posts: 431	Hmmm i live in england and u can get it in paperback for £9. Thats a lot cheaper than $50 . Thats from amazon.co.uk Shantaram ~ Greg Roberts -- (Paperback - April 30, 2004) Our Price: £9.09

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