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By Prafulla Mohanti        

ISBN 978-0-9508018-0-3   Paperback

This is an intimate and affectionate portrayal by the Indian artist and writer Prafulla Mohanti of his village in the Indian state of Odisha. Well researched and diligently documented interviews with inhabitants and written in a fluent and conversational style, the book brings all the goings on in the village alive. The book was adapted by BBC for a documentary, My Village, My Life.

By Prodeepta Das      

ISBN 978-0-9508018-1-0   Paperback

This is a monograph containing portraits and landscape by the Indian photographer, Prodeepta Das.  Made with available light, the photographs capture essential aspects of the subjects.  The time of the day and the quality of light convey the photographer’s emotional response to places. The photographs are in colour except two portraits in black and white, one of an elderly tribal chief pondering the disappearance of old habitat and the other of a young school girl contemplating future possibilities.

By Devdas Chhotray and Prafulla Mohanti    

ISBN 978-0-9508018-2-7  Paperback

The book consists of poems by noted Indian poet Devdas Chhotray, transcreated in English by Prafulla Mohanti and artwork by Mohanti. The English versions succeed in conveying the rich emotions and Chhotray’s masterly use of language in the original poems which were written in Odia. 

By Prafulla Mohanti       

ISBN 978-0-9508018-3-4  Paperback

This is a beautiful rendition of many tales that Mohanti grew up with, often told by his mother. These are stories that have been passed down from generations and were not in printed form. They offer a glimpse of life and beliefs in rural India, how stories helped form character and morality. The content and style make the stories universal and enjoyable, whether read aloud or read silently.

By Prafulla Mohanti      

ISBN 978-0-9508018-4-1   Hardback

The monograph is a carefully curated collection of Mohanti’s paintings that delve into the meaning of life and creation.The works span several decades show Mohanti’s inimitable use of colour and shape to express his thoughts and feelings. Mohanti is an esteemed Indian artist living and working in London. He has had exhibitions in numerous international galleries and his works are in public collections including the British Museum.