India 24 Hours

DETAILS : 

• Author : Michael Tobias , Raghu Rai
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ CMM Ltd. in association with Mapin Pub. Pvt. Ltd.
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 1 January 1996
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8185822301
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8185822303
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2300 g

ABOUT THE BOOK

About the Book

India 24 Hours is a breathtaking visual and narrative odyssey that captures the soul of a nation in a single, continuous day. This collaborative masterpiece combines the philosophical depth of American filmmaker and ecologist Michael Tobias with the legendary lens of Raghu Rai, India’s most celebrated photographer. The book is an ambitious attempt to document the staggering diversity, chaos, and serenity of India, spanning from the high Himalayas to the tip of Kanyakumari.

The work functions like a "time capsule," capturing high-contrast moments: the silent dawn rituals of priests, the mid-day frenzy of Mumbai’s markets, the industrial pulse of modern tech hubs, and the quiet dignity of rural life under the moonlight. Through Rai’s hauntingly beautiful black-and-white and color photography and Tobias’s evocative prose, the book moves beyond mere travelogue. It explores the "Simultaneity of India"—how the ancient and the futuristic coexist in the same heartbeat. It is a profound tribute to the resilience and vibrancy of the Indian people.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Raghu Rai is an icon of photojournalism and a protégé of Henri Cartier-Bresson. As a member of the prestigious Magnum Photos, Rai has spent over five decades documenting the social, political, and spiritual landscape of India. His work is characterized by its raw honesty and an uncanny ability to capture the "decisive moment" within the crowded complexity of Indian life.

Michael Tobias is an internationally acclaimed author, filmmaker, and environmentalist. With a PhD in the history of consciousness, his work often explores the relationship between humanity and nature. Tobias has produced over 100 films and authored dozens of books, always seeking to highlight the ethical and spiritual underpinnings of different global cultures.