Illuminations from the Bhagavad-G~it~a

by Kim Murray and Chris Murray

Book Overview

This fresh, opulent presentation of the Bhagavad-Gita, India's great spiritual masterpiece, is truly unique. Profusely illustrated with 40 color plates and more than 50 black-and-white drawings, this edition provides a fresh look at this immensely popular classic. A selection of essential verses is lavishly illustrated, incorporating both Eastern and Western classical illumination styles. The authors worked on the illustrations for over five years,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060907630
• ISBN13: 9780060907631
• Release Date: January 1980
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Length: 95 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Illuminations on Faith, as well as a Religion!

Fantastic Illustrations, supplemented by quotations from the Gita. Love this book!!

I LOVE this book!

I just reread the Bhagavad Gita and I am in love with it! Then I went hunting for an illustrated edition and this little (purse-size) volume is perfect!!!! (I want a large edition of now.) The art is gorgeous and the passages have been thoughtfully chosen to give the reader the essentials of the Gita.

Stunning artwork

This book was given to me as a child. It is one of the most beautifully illustrated books that I've ever seen. The text is highlights from the Bhagavad Gita which is spiritual based. There are beautiful, large full page detailed color pictures on at least every other page! The opposite pages also all have illustrations on them. If you like India art, this book is a must have in your collection.

Illuminations is a timeless classic

In this age of digital consciousness it is almost impossible to comprehend how an artist like Kim Murray can draw these images in all their details and textures. The ornate and lush style of the illustrations are a meditation that one willingly surrenders to- a collection of mandala- like imagery that is a feast for the eye and the heart. The print quality of Illuminations is also extraordinary- this book is an incredible deal at this price!

Overall this book is a beautifully illustrated book.

This book is a beautifully illustrated book with colorful pictures and beautiful language. It makes you want to be in key with god.