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In the land of punctuation

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Chennai Tara publications 2009Description: Various pagesISBN:
  • 9788190754606
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 686.22 M6I6
Summary: This fun romp populated by punctuation marks as characters nonetheless suggests systems of control that go beyond language. This illustrated edition is a brilliantly inventive dance of text and image, translated faithfully by Sirish Rao, with typographic illustrations by Rathna Ramanathan. Rathna Ramanathan has steered the design philosophy of Tara, working on over 20 titles apart from creating catalogues and exhibitions. In the process, she can be said to have pioneered innovative children’s book design in India. Sirish Rao is an exciting voice in contemporary Indian writing and has authored several books ranging from novels to children’s books, re-tellings of myths to pop art collections. (http://www.tarabooks.com/books/books/adults/picture-books--visual-arts/in-the-land-of-punctuation/)
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This fun romp populated by punctuation marks as characters nonetheless suggests systems of control that go beyond language. This illustrated edition is a brilliantly inventive dance of text and image, translated faithfully by Sirish Rao, with typographic illustrations by Rathna Ramanathan. Rathna Ramanathan has steered the design philosophy of Tara, working on over 20 titles apart from creating catalogues and exhibitions. In the process, she can be said to have pioneered innovative children’s book design in India. Sirish Rao is an exciting voice in contemporary Indian writing and has authored several books ranging from novels to children’s books, re-tellings of myths to pop art collections.


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