Narayani Gupta has happy memories of childhood picnics at the lovely monuments in Delhi– in particular, she recalls climbing up to the top of the Qutb and gazing down across a landscape sparkling in the clear air. Her students and she often discuss how old buildings and landscapes can help us understand the past. She was part of a group that organised heritage walks and acted as chowkidar s to protect historic buildings. She would like people to ‘pocket’ their mobile phones, otherwise they miss so much– like the beauty of sunlight on old brick or the sight of a distant dome.
As a child, Shashi Shetye used to draw huge crabs and sharks on the canvas of the Goa beach to impress his fishermen friends. This passion for art led him to illustrate several children’s books for more than twenty years. His hero is Mario Miranda, a Goan illustrator and cartoonist. Shashi loves conducting workshops to encourage children’s creativity, and his favourite pastime is to sketch a temple or church, surrounded by enthusiastic kids.
| ISBN | 9789385360503 |
| Pages | 32 |
| Number of illustrations | 19 and a map |
| Size | 11.69 x 8.27" (297 x 210 mm), sc |
| Date of Publishing | 2018 |
| Language(s) | English |
| Co-publisher(s) | Mapin in association with Parag, an initiative of TATA trust |
| Rights Available | World rights |