So yes, City of Water is out. It’s my first collection of poems and do write to me if you’re interested in a copy. Or you could look for it in the Sahitya Akademi shop in your city. Under the matter-of-fact tone, there’s a swell in my throat. It could be happiness and not the remnants of a sore throat. One can’t be absolutely sure though.
The cover photo is by Sohrab Hura, one of last year’s winners of the Toto Funds the Arts award for photography. I really like his work in general and this photo in particular because it has crows by the water, the ocean to be exact, flying into the wind. Are they a murder? I’m not sure. But they are a certain number of crows in flight and crow flight is a measure of things. Then there’s the thing that they are flying into the wind. Walking into the wind is difficult for us so we may impose a connotation of struggle to the picture. But for some birds, it’s what helps them fly.
Yay! (As I’ve already said). I hope you at least got your advance copies before you left?
@Dala: No, they weren’t ready before I left so now I have to wait for them to send me some copies. So I don’t know what typos have happened and am dying a little.
It’s been a crappy year for me so far…one of the worst.
This made me genuinely happy. Congratulations.
@Mamma: Thank you! Sorry to hear you’ve been having a bad year. But it’s only the beginning…maybe it will look up?
I want! I’m so proud to know you, Anu. Yay for the book, double yay for you!
Dear Anandita. I have been a lurker in your blog for long now. I consider myself a poet (as do many others I know. But I feel like one. Is there a way to explain this better?). And I know there can be few moment as precious as seeing your poems complied into one book to hold, treasure and share. Many hearty congratulations.
I would like a copy of your book. And I know of one store in Hyderabad that stocks Sahitya Akademi books. Will try there. Smiles, Anita.
OMG! I wrote the above comment in such a rush of emotion that I spelt your name wrongly. I am soooooooooooooooo sorry. Accept my apologies Anindita.
I would love a copy, of course. How, when?
@Anita: Do try and let me know if you don’t find it. Will see what I can do.
@Aditi: Glad to hear that.
SA store at University should store soon. Otherwise, when I get back?
…and @OJ: Thank you girl! Hope to do a reading in Bombay at some point.
I shall come, waving flags and cheering loudly. Now how do I get my hands on a copy?
Congrats, hon on this very significant milestone, I’m sure there will be many, many more.
@OJ: Do you know where the Sahitya Akademi shop in Mumbai is? Otherwise, I’ll send you one as soon as I get back.
@Yxz: Thanks sweetheart!
Will check soon at SA in BU.
Where are the KENT stories, reflections, gossips?!
@Swar: Great! The Kent stories…have been so busy babes but will try to supply some immediately.
Hi there, so glad about the book… of course I’d like a copy. Let me know where to get it, and I’ll bring it to you to sign when you return! I have been thinking of publishing my next collection, and you have inspired me! Do visit my blog, and I’d like to know what you think of my poems and photographs.
OMG! I wrote the above comment in such a rush of emotion that I spelt your name wrongly. I am soooooooooooooooo sorry. Accept my apologies Anindita.