Askew (A Short Biography of Bangalore)

DETAILS : 

• Author : T. J. S. George
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Aleph Book Company
  
• Publication date : 7 November 2016
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9384067210
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9384067212
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 250 g

ABOUT THE BOOK

Askew: A Short Biography of Bangalore offers a concise yet insightful portrait of one of India’s most dynamic cities. The book traces Bangalore’s transformation from a quiet cantonment town to a bustling metropolitan and technology hub. Blending history, politics, culture, and urban change, it captures the city’s layered identity and contradictions. With sharp observation and engaging narrative, the author presents Bangalore as a living, evolving organism. It is an informative read for anyone interested in urban history and contemporary India.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

T. J. S. George is a distinguished journalist, historian, and biographer with decades of experience in Indian media. He has served in senior editorial roles at leading newspapers and magazines in India. Known for his lucid writing and analytical depth, George has authored several acclaimed works on politics, cities, and prominent personalities. His journalism combines factual rigor with narrative elegance. Through his writings, he has significantly contributed to documenting modern Indian history.