India the Beautiful

by Anthony Osmond-Evans

Kuldip Nayar writes in his Foreword, 'It is more than history. It is a saga of those who have ruled and those who have defied. India is a land of struggle and sacrifice, of suffering and subjugation,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1904668488
• ISBN13: 9781904668480
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Mercury Books
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 2.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 9.8" x 13.7"

Customer Reviews

Great Memories

India The Beautiful By Anthony Osmond-Evans is a large, beautiful, coffee table book of full-page photographs of India. The acclaimed photographer was drawn to the magnificent pallette of colors, which subtlely change from one area to another, signifying to those who are aware, which people live there. The elaborate patterns in the architecture and brilliant hues of clothing, markets, and landscape are perfect subjects for the purpose of this book, which marks the 50th anniversary of India's independence. Travelers, artists, and photographers will want to own this and everyone who peruses its pictures will be enthralled.

A Sweeping Pictorial Journey Through Timeless India

For those who already love India or may want to fall in love with her, this large-format book is a revelation, with lots of eye-candy. One thing I love so much about India are the vibrant colors you encounter everywhere, a real joy for someone living in this black-white-gray-beige land of America. - The introductory text is informative, but not excessive; the totality of this book is in the photographs. Even though there is an explanatory index describing each photograph at the back of the book, I chose to initially just page through slowly, from beginning to end, and absorb the beauty and character of each photo (some of them panoramic). For my next time 'through,' I allowed myself to refer to the index when I wanted more information. It's a book you'll return to again and again, just to bask in its beauty. Even if you've never given any thought to India, this book will expand your world in wonderful ways ~ I highly recommend it.