This extraordinary volume of photography by Amit Pasricha documents India’s architectural heritage, on a scale never seen before. The book presents breathtaking panoramic views of India’s famed monuments and sites as well as little-known architectural gems. It also includes remarkable access to the interiors of India’s finest palaces and monuments. It features sprawling Hindu and Jain temples, imposing Islamic tombs and mosques, serene Buddhist monasteries, colonial and royal palaces, and majestic forts. The camera enters magnificent darbar halls where maharajas once held formal audience, and the opulent interiors of their private apartments, with mirrored decorations, chandeliers, and heavy brocades. Amit Pasricha enlists the elements – sun, snow, mist, and cloud – to give the photographs cosmic drama, and his mastery of the panoramic format underscores the majesty of nature and the glory of man-made structures. William Dalrymple’s insightful text completes this beautiful collection of photographs, making The Monumental India Book a limited edition to be preserved and treasured.
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Feast your eyes on India s catwalk of beautiful monuments ... we defy you not to swoon. --Wanderlust Magazine
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This is a monumental work, and literally so. Lavishly produced, photographer Amit Pasricha's images of north India's monuments and palaces are stunning in their panoramic sweep and subtle play of light and shade, and provide a view that resembles landscape paintings. What adds value is the access he has been given to photograph the interiors of these palaces in remarkable detail. Each of these photographs is worth framing and hanging on your wall ... This book is a collector's item.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Yes this is an expensive book, and it should be. Its a very personal view of a country the photographer obviously loves. I was lucky enough to travel for 2 years and also photograph this beautiful and diverse county and its people and monuments. If anyone asks me what is the definative tome of this country I would have to say this book. If you are serious about India and passionate about photography then this publication has to take pride of place in your book collection, it certainly has in mine.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By H. Vass
The photography and the presentation of the photographs in this book is outstanding. I have visited Northern India and some of the places captured in this book . These photographs bring back my memories of wandering around crumpling monuments either early in the morning or late evening when the light is perfect and there are no other visitors.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
I was very pleasantly surprised by this book - even better than I had hoped for. Beautiful photographs that impressively capture the mood and atmosphere of India.
I was also surprised to find that the book is limited edition (2000) and signed, as well as including a signed limited print.
This book is a must have for any landscape or cityscape photographer.
I was also surprised to find that the book is limited edition (2000) and signed, as well as including a signed limited print.
This book is a must have for any landscape or cityscape photographer.
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A Monumental Success
The Monumental India Book is by far the most authoritative and beautiful of all books on Northern India's architectural heritage, from the ornate palaces of the Maharajas, Nizam's... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Ben Mirza
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Beautiful book
I bought this book as a momento of my daughters travels in India, as her camera was not working very well! Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2011 by Kev
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