The Circle of Fate

The Circle of Fate

by Radhashyam Raut (Illustrator), Raja Mohanty (Author), Sirish Rao (Author)

Synopsis

Above the peaks of the Himalaya, Garuda, the divine eagle of the God Vishnu, sees the Lord of Death hastening towards an exquisitely beautiful little bird. He decides to save it, and hides the bird away - but can death be cheated? A haunting parable of love and destiny, printed and bound by hand, and illustrated in the delicate and ornamental Patachitra tradition of Orissa in eastern India.

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
Pages: 24
Edition: Limited ed.
Publisher: Tara Books
Published: 08 Jan 2009

ISBN 10: 8186211586
ISBN 13: 9788186211588

Media Reviews
This spare retelling of an ancient parable from India serves as an ideal complement to the ornate, jewel-like circular paintings. Kirkus Reviews
Author Bio
Sirish Rao is one of the most exciting new voices in contemporary Indian writing. He has authored 16 books, ranging from novels and children's books to re-tellings of myths, and collections of pop art; several have won international awards. His writing reflects his interests. Radhashyam Raut is a young painter trained in the traditional art of Patachitra painting of Orissa. He was awarded a national scholarship to continue his work on the tradition. He lives and works in a village near Dhauli in the province of Orissa. Raja Mohanty has written and designed ten books, many of them made by his own hand - from adaptations of Chekov stories to 'silly tales' for children. He teaches courses in design and visual arts at the Industrial Design Centre of Mumbai's IIT, and is involved in several projects on Indian art and culture.