{"product_id":"the-tunnel-of-time","title":"the tunnel of time","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Tunnel of Time\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eR. K. Laxman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Penguin Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0140272488\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 236\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1999\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19 x 12 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used – Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Book is in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Tunnel of Time\u003c\/strong\u003e is the witty, insightful, and deeply personal autobiography of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eR. K. Laxman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, India's most beloved cartoonist and the creator of the iconic Common Man. In this engaging memoir, Laxman looks back on a remarkable life devoted to observing, interpreting, and satirizing Indian society through the art of cartooning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith his characteristic humor and sharp eye for detail, Laxman recounts his childhood in Mysore, his early fascination with drawing, and the challenges he faced while pursuing a career in art and journalism. Readers are treated to vivid portraits of family life, education, and the social environment that shaped his unique perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe memoir chronicles his rise from an aspiring artist to one of India's most influential cartoonists. Along the way, Laxman shares memorable encounters with writers, politicians, journalists, artists, and public figures who crossed his path during a career spanning several decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA central theme of the book is the evolution of modern India. Through personal anecdotes and observations, Laxman captures the nation's political, social, and cultural transformations with the same wit and insight that made his cartoons famous. His reflections provide a fascinating historical record of India's post-independence journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe autobiography also offers a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind the Common Man, the silent observer who became one of the most recognizable symbols of everyday Indian life. Readers gain insight into how Laxman's experiences and observations inspired his enduring work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten with warmth, intelligence, and humor, \u003cem\u003eThe Tunnel of Time\u003c\/em\u003e is both a personal memoir and a portrait of twentieth-century India. 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