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Bengal Write Ahead
Fifty articles that evoke the wonder that is Bengal.
Bengal Write Ahead was a contest organized by Facebook in partnership with Kolkata Bloggers, Rupa Publications and RED FM. In invited people from all over the world to write about Bengal and submit their articles online. It was an attempt to see how Bengal is portrayed in the minds of people of various ages and backgrounds.
Top fifty pieces, selected by an eminent jury, are brought together in this book. Humorous, nostalgic and hopeful, Bengal Write Ahead showcases the very best of the Bengali people and their culture, and is a book for every person who is interested in this unique and vibrant state.
Bengal Write Ahead was a contest organized by Facebook in partnership with Kolkata Bloggers, Rupa Publications and RED FM. In invited people from all over the world to write about Bengal and submit their articles online. It was an attempt to see how Bengal is portrayed in the minds of people of various ages and backgrounds.
Top fifty pieces, selected by an eminent jury, are brought together in this book. Humorous, nostalgic and hopeful, Bengal Write Ahead showcases the very best of the Bengali people and their culture, and is a book for every person who is interested in this unique and vibrant state.
134 pages, Paperback
Published July 1, 2016
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December 17, 2016
The foreword by Derek O Brien , more or less beautifully sums up this book . The book is more of an anthology of nostalgia – ‘in and out’ about Bengal. It evokes a series of memories and a sense of belonging to both its visitors and Bengalis. I for one , was able to relate to some of the stories, though I have visited Calcutta just once that too decades back!
Thanks to the stories ( though sometimes becoming repetitive) I got a sneak peek into the unknown facets about Calcutta and Bengal! The next time I am there, am sure to visit the ‘College Street’- as this place, time and again gets a mention amidst the 134 odd pages of the book. I would rather have this compilation handy than rely on some random ‘City Guide Books’!
On the other hand I so wished, the eight odd stories in the book , written in Bengali had been translated into English and presented alongside for Non-Bengali readers like me. In conclusion , I would like to put forth that the book has been well-edited and compiled, with an apt book cover that captures the essence of the City in its ‘writing quill and lines ‘ ( read ‘Strokes’) ! I loved the concept behind this book and wish the same is done for other cities with a rich historical past and culture heritage, thus evoking a sense of belonging among the readers!
Thanks to the stories ( though sometimes becoming repetitive) I got a sneak peek into the unknown facets about Calcutta and Bengal! The next time I am there, am sure to visit the ‘College Street’- as this place, time and again gets a mention amidst the 134 odd pages of the book. I would rather have this compilation handy than rely on some random ‘City Guide Books’!
On the other hand I so wished, the eight odd stories in the book , written in Bengali had been translated into English and presented alongside for Non-Bengali readers like me. In conclusion , I would like to put forth that the book has been well-edited and compiled, with an apt book cover that captures the essence of the City in its ‘writing quill and lines ‘ ( read ‘Strokes’) ! I loved the concept behind this book and wish the same is done for other cities with a rich historical past and culture heritage, thus evoking a sense of belonging among the readers!
December 19, 2016
Derek O’Brien forewords the anthology titled Bengal Write Ahead . The book is edited and compiled by Kolkata bloggers and is a part of the contest held by Facebook in partnership with Rupa publications,Kolkata Bloggers and RED FM. A collection of fifty stories that speak about various facets of Bengal.
Each story in the book is unique and poignant. There is a sense of belonging and love in each story. The land of literary geniuses is discussed in great detail. It is amazing that one of the stories discusses LGBT rights and how forward Bengal is in that matter. The words seemed to have just flowed out of every writer as a strong emotion, fierce.
The fifty stories sums up the best of West Bengal. I have visited Bengal on various occasions and the city of Kolkata always amazes me. Like many other cities Kolkata reminds me of the good memories and good memories only. The book discusses every positive aspect of the state. The cover of the book lured me into devouring it. A beautiful water paint of a quill, the tram, Howrah bridge and the famous Durga puja.
You can read the entire review here : http://www.ramyarao.com/2016/07/book-...
Each story in the book is unique and poignant. There is a sense of belonging and love in each story. The land of literary geniuses is discussed in great detail. It is amazing that one of the stories discusses LGBT rights and how forward Bengal is in that matter. The words seemed to have just flowed out of every writer as a strong emotion, fierce.
The fifty stories sums up the best of West Bengal. I have visited Bengal on various occasions and the city of Kolkata always amazes me. Like many other cities Kolkata reminds me of the good memories and good memories only. The book discusses every positive aspect of the state. The cover of the book lured me into devouring it. A beautiful water paint of a quill, the tram, Howrah bridge and the famous Durga puja.
You can read the entire review here : http://www.ramyarao.com/2016/07/book-...
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