{"product_id":"bombay-meri-jaan","title":"Bombay, Meri Jaan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pinto, Jerry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Penguin Books India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: First Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780143029663\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 356\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8.5 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBombay, Meri Jaan\u003c\/em\u003e is a captivating anthology that immerses readers in the lively and diverse world of Mumbai, or Bombay as it was once known. The book, edited by Jerry Pinto and Naresh Fernandes, is a collection of poems and prose contributions from literary giants like Salman Rushdie, Dilip Chitre, V.S. Naipaul, Khushwant Singh, Saadat Hasan Manto, and Pico Iyer. Each writer captures a different facet of Mumbai, from its towering high-rise buildings and chaotic slums to the vibrant street food culture and the pulse of local trains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rich compilation offers more than just text—it blends in cartoons, photographs, and even a Bombay Duck recipe to bring the city's essence to life. It vividly portrays the contrasts and complexities of the city, touching on everything from gully cricket to the underworld, and the local culture in its rawest form. The book is a delightful exploration of Mumbai’s multi-cultural identity, making it an invaluable read for anyone who wishes to understand the true spirit of this bustling metropolis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally published by Penguin India in 2003, \u003cem\u003eBombay, Meri Jaan\u003c\/em\u003e has been celebrated for its unique mix of literature and art. Whether you are drawn to Mumbai's vibrant history, its dynamic urban life, or the nostalgic charm of old Bombay, this book has something to offer every reader.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Books India","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50044132786480,"sku":"Prakash_9780143029663","price":320.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/81KCWRZYoGL.jpg?v=1756391731","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/bombay-meri-jaan","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}