{"product_id":"the-last-color","title":"The Last Color","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS : \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor : Vikas Khanna\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher ‏ : ‎ Bloomsbury Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date ‏ : ‎ May 29, 2018\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage ‏ : ‎ English\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardcover ‏ : ‎ 224 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9387863212\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9789387863217\u003cbr\u003eItem Weight ‏ : ‎ 550 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE BOOK \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Last Color\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is a deeply moving novel that explores the intersection of age-old traditions and the human spirit’s resilience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Set in the ancient city of Varanasi,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e the story follows the unlikely friendship between Chhoti,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e a spirited nine-year-old tightrope walker,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and Noor,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e a widow living a life of enforced austerity in an ashram.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The title refers to the \"color\" of life and joy that widows were traditionally forbidden from experiencing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e particularly during the festival of Holi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Through a narrative filled with empathy,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e the book tackles themes of caste,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e gender discrimination,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and the transformative power of a promise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It was also adapted into a critically acclaimed feature film directed by the author himself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVikas Khanna\u003c\/b\u003e (born 1971) is a world-renowned Michelin-starred chef, restaurateur, filmmaker, and humanitarian. Born in Amritsar, he overcame a childhood disability (clubfoot) to become one of the most influential figures in the culinary world. While famous for his cookbooks and his role as a judge on \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"302\"\u003eMasterChef India\u003c\/i\u003e, Khanna is also a prolific storyteller whose work often highlights social issues in India. He is known for his massive humanitarian efforts, particularly the \"Feed India\" initiative during the COVID-19 pandemic. His transition into fiction writing and filmmaking with \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"587\"\u003eThe Last Color\u003c\/i\u003e showcases his multifaceted creativity and his commitment to giving a voice to the marginalized.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing India Pvt. Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51115275911466,"sku":"VASY-9387863212","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/1218\/4618\/files\/81ZUDgkr3XL._SL1500.jpg?v=1770197620","url":"https:\/\/crazyshelf.com\/products\/the-last-color","provider":"Crazyshelf.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}