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Namaha, Stories From The Land of Gods And Goddesses, is a collection of short stories inspired by the ancient wisdom literature of India. Abhishek Singh’s work is acclaimed around the world for its unique style and storytelling. With compelling illustrations and enthralling text, Singh takes you into the fantastical worlds of ancient Indian mythology, deciphering its symbolic, humanistic and ecological layers. This illustrated book with a fascinating collection of stories is a must-have for all! It offers: • The book introduces the readers to ancient Indian literature complemented by captivating artworks • It takes the reader on a spiritual ride • The olden Indian stories are retold from a new perspective • It brings the reader closer to the Indian culture and traditions • It will cater to curious minds and the visuals will keep them hooked for hours
From the Publisher
Namaha – Stories from the Land of Gods and Goddesses
Namaha is the first book of paintings and stories handpicked from the body of work of author artist Abhishek singh created over a span of 12 years, exploring ancient wisdom literature of India. The stories are infused with an environmental intent and taking the reader right at the center of conversations unravelling between the source and the seeker.
It showcases paintings done all across the globe, from the Himalayan terrains, to cities across continents, in front of the Elephant and at the ghats of Varanasi. While some are large works, others are arts from the traveling sketchbooks.
Gripping Storytelling
Namaha has a diverse spectrum which consists of stories like Touching the Sun – a humanistic parable, The Little Droplet – a story for children, Anasuya – a letter by an elephant mother) Namaha – a story exploring existential ideas and many others appealing to a wide range of audience.
Captivating Artwork
Namaha, with its rich and captivating illustrations, transports you to another time and space. Its cover is a captivating rendition of Lord Shiva cleaning the ocean by drinking the deadly poison Halahala. The painting was created live over a period of 7 days at the ghats of Varanasi and and is an ode to the river Ganges.
A Rare Collectible
Namaha is a book lover’s delight. It is a hardcover that comes with 120 pages of intricate artwork and an 8 page center-fold printed on a glossy paper. It is a great collectible to add to your personal library.
A Perfect Gift Of Stories
Namaha, and its art and stories will make a great gift that will be truly cherished by the soul. It is a perfect gift to introduce children and adults to the wisdom of ancient wisdom literature presented with an universal appeal.
Abhishek Singh : Author / Artist
Abhishek Singh’s work is acclaimed around the world for its unique style and storytelling, and has been exhibited in prestigious places like LACMA, Asia Society, Vermont Museum, and Burning Man. He is known for his social impact projects, where he blends stories of nature, myths, and social themes with live artworks, like Shiva in Varanasi, Vrikshdootam—Message from the Trees, Goddess Exhibition, Budapest and the Jaipur Literature Festival. Namaha was created with much care and gusto, at the heart of which was the artwork. Painted by Singh at a live exhibition in Varanasi, the painting depicting Lord Shiva drinking the halahala, is a rare piece of art that was chosen for the cover of Namaha because of its powerful visual storytelling. Many artworks featured in the book were created at this exhibition.
Publisher : Wonder House Books
Publication date : 30 August 2019
Edition : First Edition
Language : English
Print length : 120 pages
ISBN-10 : 9388810392
ISBN-13 : 978-9388810395
Item Weight : 500 g
Dimensions : 28.5 x 22.5 x 1.5 cm
Country of Origin : India
Importer : Wonder House Books
Packer : Wonder House Books
Generic Name : Book
Grade level : 10 – 12
Best Sellers Rank: #13,565 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #3 in Religious Fiction for Young Adults #53 in Comics & Graphic Novels for Young Adults #158 in Spirituality (Books)
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