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Name: The Holy Cow & Other Indian Stories
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Author: Chopra, Tarun
ISBN: 9789354407048

by Tarun Chopra

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The Holy Cow and Other Indian Stories uses stories to try and explain to the reader what India is-- its customs, traditions, culture, philosophical ideas, religion, etc.-- and how different they are from one another. Anyone who wants to comprehend India's intricate, frequently perplexing religious environment better would find this to be an entertaining and educational read. You'll find a potted history and cultural guide between the glossy pages, with two to three pages devoted to each topic. This visual masterpiece is a must-have for all! - A collection of photo essays by the internationally acclaimed photographer, Tarun Chopra - Between the glossy pages, you will find a potted guide to the culture and history of India - It is filled with great tidbits of knowledge and plenty of beautiful pictures - Highlights India's glorious heritage - Easy to read

Details

Title The Holy Cow & Other Indian Stories
Author Tarun Chopra
Binding Paperback
Pages 168
Volumes 1
Language POR
Publisher Prakash Books
ISBN 9789354407048 / 9354407048
Weight 0.78 lbs (0.35 kg)
Dimensions 7.99 x 5.5 x 0.5 in (20.29 x 13.97 x 1.27 cm)
Themes
- Cultural Region: Asian - General
- Cultural Region: Indian
Category History - General History

About the author

Tarun Chopra is an internationally acclaimed photographer based in India. He has produced some of the most exciting and beautiful photographic books on India. Each book has been a commercial success story in itself, and some titles are already in their 15th edition. Art connoisseurs from around the world collect his art. This success has resulted in numerous exhibitions of his photographs in different parts of the world. Tarun's assignments have transcended geographical boundaries. He has done industrial photography in Mexico. He has photographed the luxury hotels of the Oberoi Group in India and also in Dubai, Egypt, Bali, and Sychelles. He has been on photographic assignments to exotic places, such as Myanmar, Bhutan, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Guatemala, Istanbul, and Israel to name a few. His creation, The Holy Cow and Other Indian Stories, triumphs by his in-depth knowledge of the country.