{"product_id":"old-stacks-new-leaves-the-arts-of-the-book-in-south-asia-9780295751115","title":"Old Stacks, New Leaves: The Arts of the Book in South Asia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book explores the history of illustrated books in South Asia from 1100 CE to the present, featuring scholarly essays, artistic projects, and creative nonfiction. It argues for the book as a vital form and dynamic practice, highlighting the visual, material, aesthetic, and phenomenological dimensions of books. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 328 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 09 May 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: University of Washington Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe twenty-first century has seen a surge in debates surrounding the future of books and print culture, fueled by the emergence of digital technologies. At the same time, the contemporary art world has witnessed a remarkable surge of interest in the book form. However, there has been limited attention paid to book arts in South Asia and their unique ontologies, histories, and genealogies. This volume seeks to rectify that by bringing together scholarly essays, original artistic projects, and works of creative nonfiction to trace the history of illustrated books in South Asia from 1100 CE to the present.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContributors to this volume explore a wide range of materials, including Nepalese palm-leaf manuscripts, imperial Mughal albums, lithographed cookbooks, and mimeographed magazines, which have rarely been studied together. The chapters are organized thematically, fostering a critical dialogue between artists and scholars that emphasizes the visual, material, aesthetic, and phenomenological dimensions of books.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn contrast to narratives of the book's demise in a digital age, this volume argues for the book as a vital and dynamic form. Written in a clear and engaging style, it will appeal to scholars, curators, artists, critics, students, museum visitors, and readers of contemporary comics and graphic novels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy examining the rich history of illustrated books in South Asia, this volume sheds light on the enduring significance of the book in the region and its potential for continued innovation and growth. It serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring the intersection of art, literature, and culture in South Asia and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1111g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 254 x 178 x 25 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780295751115\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44246269165818,"sku":"9780295751115","price":83.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1684494108297_book.jpg?v=1684618800","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/old-stacks-new-leaves-the-arts-of-the-book-in-south-asia-9780295751115","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}