A breath-taking new collection of translations of poems by Rumi, one of the world?s most loved mystical teachers and bestselling poets. Beautifully packaged and illustrated with paintings and Persian calligraphy, this is an ideal gift. Jalal-uddin Rumi was born in what is now Afghanistan in 1207. His poetry has inspired generations of spiritual seekers, both from his own Sufi school and well beyond. His poems speak to the seeker and the lover in all of us. He is one of the world?s most revered poets and spiritual teachers, and is currently the bestselling poet in America. Rumi is one of the greatest mystic poets of all time. His unique message of love speaks directly to the heart and transcends the boundaries of language and time. These poems, carefully selected from the divan of Shams (rumi's collection of 3, 000 poems), speak powerfully to the seeker and lover in all of us. These beautiful, new translations from the original Persian, by the authors of Rumi: whispers of the beloved, are arranged thematically and lead us through the intricacies of love, longing and the quest for truth. Each section is accompanied by Persian calligraphy of several of the poems, as well as stunning, evocative paintings by azima melita kolin, reproduced in full colour, which are inspired by the poems and have been specially commissioned for the book.

The definitive biography of one of the world's greatest exponents of the violin Lalgdi Jayaraman was a colossus in the field of Carnatic music, much-acclaimed by musicians across the globe. His musical style, the Lalgudi Bani, distinctive enough to be named after him, revolutionized the art of violin playing and served as a vehicle for his creative expressions as a path-breaking accompanist, soloist and composer. This engaging biography deftly incorporates facts with trivia to create a narrative that is at once historical and anecdotal, informative and interesting. Intertwining the threads of his life with the strings of the violin, it is also an examination of the violin in the Indian music tradition and Lalgudi's role in ensuring that his beloved instrument got its due on the national and international stage.

World-renowned painter of Indian miniatures, B. G. Sharma, debuts his lifetime collection of Krishna art in this stunning, deluxe volume. Within the text, the artist's mastery and devotion are combined, depicting the magical life of Krishna. From herding cows to exquisite renderings of rasa-lila, the pastimes of Krishna are brought to life with the beauty and charm that only Sharma's unique style can portray. Excerpts from classics such as the Bhagavat Purana and Gopal Champu accompany 180 paintings wonderfully illuminated by Swami Tripurari's poetic and captivating narrative. This collector's edition is 208 pages, 13' x 12.5' and printed six-color on 110 lb. Japanese satin matte art paper. Each image is reproduced using a 200 line screen and individually varnished. The volume is hard back, covered in fine Japanese silk, gold stamped, and protected with a six-color french-fold jacket. Text includes four deluxe gate-folds displaying some of Sharma's greatest pieces in their entirety.

<p><span style="font-weight: bolder; color: rgb(58, 70, 80); font-family: SharpSans-Book, Arial, sans-serif;">Explore the entire, incredible journey of Bob Marley and the Wailers, and their enduring legacy, in this unique visual history.</span><br style="color: rgb(58, 70, 80); font-family: SharpSans-Book, Arial, sans-serif;"><br style="color: rgb(58, 70, 80); font-family: SharpSans-Book, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(58, 70, 80); font-family: SharpSans-Book, Arial, sans-serif;">More than four decades after Marley’s death, he and his bandmates remain the most famous reggae artists of all time--and one of the most famous bands of all time, period.</span><em style="color: rgb(58, 70, 80); font-family: SharpSans-Book, Arial, sans-serif;">&nbsp;</em><span style="color: rgb(58, 70, 80); font-family: SharpSans-Book, Arial, sans-serif;">Illustrated with photos and memorabilia from all phases of their journey,&nbsp;</span><em style="color: rgb(58, 70, 80); font-family: SharpSans-Book, Arial, sans-serif;">Bob Marley and the Wailers&nbsp;</em><span style="color: rgb(58, 70, 80); font-family: SharpSans-Book, Arial, sans-serif;">illuminates the lives and times of the man and his collaborators. Their&nbsp;</span><span style="font-weight: bolder; color: rgb(58, 70, 80); font-family: SharpSans-Book, Arial, sans-serif;">evolution from early-’60s Jamaican ska act to international superstars</span><span style="color: rgb(58, 70, 80); font-family: SharpSans-Book, Arial, sans-serif;">&nbsp;was not just improbable, but unprecedented for an act from an underdeveloped country.</span><br style="color: rgb(58, 70, 80); font-family: SharpSans-Book, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(58, 70, 80); font-family: SharpSans-Book, Arial, sans-serif;">As you make your way through the band’s story, you will see the crucial role they played in&nbsp;</span><span style="font-weight: bolder; color: rgb(58, 70, 80); font-family: SharpSans-Book, Arial, sans-serif;">establishing reggae as a globally popular form of music</span><span style="color: rgb(58, 70, 80); font-family: SharpSans-Book, Arial, sans-serif;">, and the influence that the Rastafari movement had on their lives and sound; plus, how Marley’s socially conscious lyrics and actions made him a&nbsp;</span><span style="font-weight: bolder; color: rgb(58, 70, 80); font-family: SharpSans-Book, Arial, sans-serif;">universal symbol of pride and justice</span><span style="color: rgb(58, 70, 80); font-family: SharpSans-Book, Arial, sans-serif;">.</span><br style="color: rgb(58, 70, 80); font-family: SharpSans-Book, Arial, sans-serif;"><br style="color: rgb(58, 70, 80); font-family: SharpSans-Book, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(58, 70, 80); font-family: SharpSans-Book, Arial, sans-serif;">This beautifully designed volume includes:</span><br></p><ul style="color: rgb(58, 70, 80); font-family: SharpSans-Book, Arial, sans-serif;"><li>A complete history of the band, right up to Marley’s untimely death in 1981, and his continuing influence today</li><li>Fantastic performance and candid off-stage photography</li><li>Images of rare memorabilia</li><li>Sidebars from a roster of respected music journalists</li><li>Coverage of the 2024 Bob Marley biopic&nbsp;<em>One Love</em></li></ul><p><span style="color: rgb(58, 70, 80); font-family: SharpSans-Book, Arial, sans-serif;">This is the definitive illustrated biography of Bob Marley and the Wailers—</span><span style="font-weight: bolder; color: rgb(58, 70, 80); font-family: SharpSans-Book, Arial, sans-serif;">a must-have for every fan</span><span style="color: rgb(58, 70, 80); font-family: SharpSans-Book, Arial, sans-serif;">&nbsp;of the world music legend.</span><br></p>