{"title":"Satyajit Ray","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelve into the literary world of \u003cstrong\u003eSatyajit Ray\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of India's greatest creative minds. From the beloved Feluda mysteries to Professor Shonku's sci-fi adventures, explore his timeless works in fiction, essays, and screenplays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeluda detective series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessor Shonku science fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort stories and essays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScreenplays and film writings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"feluda-in-the-golden-fortress","title":"Feluda in the Golden Fortress","description":"\u003cp\u003eFeluda in the Golden Fortress opens a window to Satyajit Ray’s detective novel called Sonar Kella. First published in 1971 in Bengali, this book was also adapted to screen and was the first film adaptation of Ray's famous ‘private investigator’ Feluda, which he not only directed but also wrote its screenplay and composed music for it. In the book, Mukul, a young boy, is persistently haunted by incidents from his birth. When his father takes him to a renowned parapsychologist Dr. Hemanga Hazra. H e studies the boy’s drawings and believes the sketches depict the Indian Province of Rajasthan. He also suggests taking the boy there. Meanwhile, a group of brigands get to know about this boy and believe that he could lead them to a treasure that they have been hunting for a long time. They kidnap Mukul and now, Feluda along within assistant Topse must bring back the boy and solve the mystery. They are joined on road by Lalmohan Ganguly, a pulp writer who goes by the non de plume, Jatayu. Celebrating 50 years Sonar Kella, the most popular film by Satyajit Ray based on the adventures of detective Feluda, this book opens a window to previously unseen works of Ray from his journal. With rare photographs, interviews and film stills, Feluda in The Golden Fortress is your ultimate Feluda book.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46035518455865,"sku":"9780143456568","price":719.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/71D1CS5sbRL._SL1500_08098dce-ae7d-4959-9806-f49a606b6756.jpg?v=1784119532"},{"product_id":"the-curious-world-of-uncle-tarini","title":"The Curious World of Uncle Tarini","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Curious World of Uncle Tarini by Satyajit Ray is a compelling and essential read that rewards every reader with lasting insights and powerful ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46035524943929,"sku":"9780143479048","price":359.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/718A0ULV0jL._SL1500.jpg?v=1784119550"},{"product_id":"the-complete-adventures-of-feluda-1-2","title":"The Complete Adventures of Feluda 1 \u0026 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis incredible boxset features the ever-popular adventures of Satyajit Ray's enduring creation, the professional sleuth Pradosh C. Mitter (Feluda). In his escapades, Feluda is accompanied by his cousin Topshe and the bumbling crime writer Lalmohan Ganguly (Jatayu). From Jaisalmer to Simla, from the Ellora Caves to Varanasi, from Puri to Kedarnath, from Kathmandu to London, the trio traverse fascinating locales to unravel one devious crime after another.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":46035966066745,"sku":"9780143477488","price":1799.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/61iwj73QYkL._SL1500_ed5fd381-4de8-4826-92d9-4b2a23c0df0d.jpg?v=1784120577"},{"product_id":"complete-adventures-of-feluda-vol-2","title":"Complete Adventures of Feluda Vol. 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor readers who enjoyed the adventures of Feluda in Volume 1, this second omnibus volume holds more delights. Accompanied by his cousin Topshe and the bumbling crime writer Lalmohan Ganguly (Jatayu), Feluda travels from Puri to Kedarnath, from Kathmandu to London in his pursuit of culprits; he tracks down Napoleon's last letter, a forgotten painting by Tintoretto and a stolen manuscript.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46036891074617,"sku":"9780143425045","price":629.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/717ZpBsnclL._SL1500_c2cfc7b0-5aa8-46cb-b426-fb027d403b17.jpg?v=1784121983"},{"product_id":"ghosts-supernatural-and-tales-of-the-uncanny","title":"Ghosts, Supernatural and Tales of the Uncanny","description":"\u003cp\u003eStrange things happen all the time―doors creak open, shadows shift when no one’s looking and some places never quite forget their past.Enter the world of mystery, magic and macabre with master storyteller Satyajit Ray as he weaves the finest supernatural tales. Featuring haunted houses, curious doppelgangers, sinister shape-shifters and the lingering echoes of a forgotten past, these hauntingly beautiful stories are presented for the first time to a new generation of readers in this collectable edition, featuring Ray’s original artworks.Come, venture into the realms where the boundaries blur!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46037002190905,"sku":"9780143472803","price":359.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/713rZ7_0hdL._SL1500_a0971f4b-4a47-44e1-b0b0-d8ddb2c679c9.jpg?v=1784122756"},{"product_id":"the-complete-adventures-of-feluda-vol-1","title":"Complete Adventures of Feluda Vol. 1","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis omnibus edition features the ever-popular adventures of Satyajit Ray's enduring creation, the professional sleuth Pradosh C. Mitter (Feluda). In his escapades, Feluda is accompanied by his cousin Topshe and the bumbling crime writer Lalmohan Ganguly (Jatayu). From Jaisalmer to Simla, from the Ellora Caves to Varanasi, the trio traverse fascinating locales to unravel one devious crime after another.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46037032435769,"sku":"9780143425038","price":629.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/71NCH9gTSAL._SL1500_ed7799cf-6655-4685-826e-8d810e726337.jpg?v=1784122945"},{"product_id":"another-dozen-stories","title":"Another Dozen Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelebrating 100 years of Satyajit RayA classic keepsake edition, featuring 12 fascinating stories by a master storyteller Featuring Ray's original artworkAnother Dozen Stories brings to you the magical, bizarre, spooky and sometimes astonishing worlds created by Satyajit Ray, featuring an extraordinary bunch of characters!While 'The McKenzie Fruit' trails a humble man trying to leave his mark in history, 'Worthless' is a moving story about a seemingly hapless character not quite able to win the confidence of his family. Meet Professor Hijibijbij, the eccentric scientist bent on creating living replicas of peculiar creatures and follow Master Angshuman into a nail-biting and unexpected adventure on the sets of his very first film. This collection includes twelve hair-raising stories that will leave you asking for more!Translated for the very first time into English by noted translator Indrani Majumdar, this edition is a tribute to Ray's immaculate literary genius and a gift for his many fans and followers on the centenary of his birth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46037491908665,"sku":"9780143447030","price":269.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/61cEYqVe0TS._SL1000_812de2f4-0a55-49ec-b2dd-6a340ef657af.jpg?v=1784123518"},{"product_id":"the-unicorn-expedition","title":"The unicorn expedition and other stories","description":"\u003cp\u003eProfessor Shonku cannot dismiss without proof the possibility that unicorns do exist somewhere on earth. In fact, Charles Willard, a fellow scientist, claimed to have actually seen them in Tibet, but, unfortunately, died shortly afterwards. So, when Shonku learns that another expedition is starting off for Tibet, he jumps at the opportunity to trace Willard's route and find the unicorns. Tibet is just one of the exotic places Professor Shonku's exploits take him in this volume of stories. In the Sahara he comes face to face with a massive pyramid-like structure no one knew of earlier; he travels underwater in a submarine with two Japanese scientists to investigate the sudden appearance of deadly red fish that have taken to eating humans; in the caves of Bolivia he meets a primitive man who has been painting his dwelling with animal figures and strange mathematical formulae; and on a peculiar island which has appeared out of nowhere in the Pacific Ocean horrific plants suck out all his learning from his brain\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46037553807417,"sku":"9780143335849","price":269.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/714sZoyI3NL._SL1500_d8ef508f-c9ab-40ce-b8aa-d724592d2aa1.jpg?v=1784129972"},{"product_id":"three-rays-stories-from-satyajit-ray","title":"3 Rays: Stories from Satyajit Ray","description":"\u003cp\u003e'3 Rays is like exploring the Mother Earth, and finding the rare treasures'-Gulzar, poet, lyricist and film-maker'Satyajit Ray's work is like a beautiful scene from nature, and that's the reason we get lost in his beautiful art' -Shoojit Sircar, film-maker'Ray's magic, the simple poetry of his images and their emotional impact, will always stay with me'-Martin Scorsese, film director, producer, screenwriter and actor'Satyajit Ray's artifice and honesty set him apart from other film directors'-The Guardian'Satyajit Ray's world of restless watchfulness and nuance'-The New York Times'The quiet but deep observation ... have impressed me greatly'-Akira Kurosawa, film-makerThe most anticipated book on the centenary birth anniversary of Satyajit RayAn amazingly brilliant collection of Satyajit Ray's previously unpublished autobiographical writings, illustrations, fictions and non-fictionsA collector's item, 3 Rays is a source of delight for every readerSatyajit Ray (1921-1992), through his life, philosophy and works offered a unique aesthetic sensibility, which took Indian cinema, art and literature to a new height. An ace designer, music composer, illustrator and a gifted writer, Ray gave us the awe-inspiring sleuth Feluda, and the maverick scientist, Professor Shonku-two iconic characters loved and revered by millions of readers.On the occasion of his centenary birth anniversary, 3 Rays: Stories from Satyajit Ray, the first book in The Penguin Ray Library series, opens a window to the brilliance of this Renaissance man. With more than forty stories and poems along with many unpublished works, autobiographical writings and illustrations by Ray, this volume offers a unique glimpse into Ray's creative genius.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46038528327737,"sku":"9780143448983","price":899.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/812xh2aDhSS._SL1500.jpg?v=1784131543"},{"product_id":"ca-on-the-run-with-fotikchand","title":"On the Run with Fotikchand","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn The Run With Fotikchand (Classic Adventures) features an adventure that takes you through the dangerous and colourful streets of Kolkata. The story is filled with action at every moment and revolves around Bablu, an eleven-year old boy who is kidnapped by four goons. As the goons are trying to escape from the crime scene, they meet with an accident. In the accident, the boy loses consciousness and two of the goons lose their lives.In On The Run With Fotikchand (Classic Adventures), the two kidnappers who survive run away, leaving behind Bablu as they think that the boy is dead as well. After sometime, Bablu regains consciousness and finds out that he does not remember anything about his past. He keeps wandering here and there and finally meets Harun, who is a street juggler. The two become good friends and Harun helps Bablu out by introducing him to new life. Bablu is now given a new name, Fotik and he starts working at a tea shop. In the evening time, he helps Harun with his street shows. Life is going on smoothly, until one day, everything comes apart. On The Run Fotikchand (Classic Adventures) was written by Satyajit Ray and translated by Gopa Majumdar. The book was published by Penguin India as a paperback in 2010.Key Features:The story in the book is filled with twists and turns, which attempt to engage the reader to the very end.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46039428825145,"sku":"9780143331629","price":158.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/7149xIrB-JL._SL1400.jpg?v=1784133015"},{"product_id":"peg-feluda-stories","title":"Feluda: Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003eFeluda, or Prodosh Chandra Mitra, who uses the anglicised name Pradosh C. Mitter, is a fictional private investigator starring in a series of Bengali novels and short stories written by the famous Indian Bengali film director and writer Satyajit Ray. The detective lives at Rajani Sen Road, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Feluda first made his appearance in a Bengali children’s magazine called Sandesh in 1965. His first adventure was Feludar Goendagiri.Feluda is always accompanied by his cousin Topshe, and in later stories, by a popular thriller writer Jatayu (Lalmohon Ganguli).Feluda has had been filmed at different times, with the character been played by Soumitra Chatterjee and Sabyasachi Chakraborty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46039441342521,"sku":"9780143416043","price":179.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/peg-feluda-stories-original-imagcxhsrkkmhp6k.jpg?v=1784133081"},{"product_id":"the-final-adventures-of-professor-shonku","title":"Final Adventures of Professor Shonku","description":"\u003cp\u003eJust at the stroke of the half hour, the floor under our feet shook, and in that very instant, the sphere exploded into a thousand bits and scattered on the floor. Then, from the ruins was heard an eerie, disembodied voice declaiming, 'I know what comes after death!'In this last volume of Professor Shonku's escapades, the brilliant and benevolent scientist travels around the world once more to face near death situations. Each nerve wracking experience is faithfully recorded in his diary. We learn of Shonku being outwitted by his own invention, the Tellus computer; his helplessness when his arch-rival in Rome deliberately misplaces his wonder drug, Miracurall; and the thrilling discovery of a three-and-a-half-thousand-year-oldsparkling diamond necklace and a papyrus in an ancient tomb in Cairo. Join the incredible Shonku on his many exhilarating adventures accompanied by his two long-time friends, his feline companion Newton, and his faithful retainer, Prahlad.Presented in a brilliant translation by Indrani Majumdar and the late author, this volume brings alive the wildly imaginative world of the weird and wonderful Professor Shonku.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46039530143801,"sku":"9780143447023","price":315.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/71uY5ARy8nL._SL1500.jpg?v=1784133916"},{"product_id":"satyajit-ray-in-100-anecdotes","title":"Satyajit Ray in 100 Anecdotes","description":"\u003cp\u003eSatyajit Ray in 100 Anecdotes is a gorgeously illustrated, one-of-a-kind book to introduce the genius of Satyajit Ray to readers young and old.· A collector's edition to celebrate the 100th birth anniversary of Satyajit Ray on 2 May 2021· The book is an easy introduction to the genius of Satyajit Ray with short anecdotes presented in a wonderful package· The book has gorgeous line arts that complement the text to create an engaging book that readers will enjoy readingTracing his magnificent life with 100 little-known and inspiring incidents as well as unusual trivia, this collectible edition pays homage to the maestro on his 100th birth anniversary.A master filmmaker, a remarkable auteur, a writer par excellence and an artist of immense reach and range, Satyajit Ray was an indefinable genius. This book is a classic tribute that celebrates his many accomplishments across literature, music, art and more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":46039547609145,"sku":"9780143453048","price":269.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/71wPgWHHxRL._SL1500_d0ede458-a7f7-47e3-b7a0-f156d1b70d33.jpg?v=1784134043"},{"product_id":"the-best-of-satyajit-ray-boxset-volume-1-volume-2","title":"Best of Satyajit Ray","description":"\u003cp\u003eSatyajit Ray (1921-1991), polymath, polyglot, novelist, short-story writer, illustrator, designer, music composer, was one of the most eminent film directors of world cinema. His Pather Panchali (Song of the Little Road, 1955) established his position as a major film director, winning numerous awards. Recipient of the Lifetime Academy Award in 1992 'In recognition of his rare mastery of the art of motion pictures and for his profound humanitarian outlook, which has had an indelible influence on filmmakers and audiences throughout the world', Ray took Indian cinema to a grand platform hitherto unachieved by any Indian film director. \"Not to have seen the cinema of Ray means,' said Akira Kurosawa, 'existing in the world without seeing the sun or the moon.'While Ray's films are fairly well-known, his writings-fiction and non-fiction-written in Bengali and English continue to attract attention. His illustrations, design works, comic strips, science fictions, detective stories are gems of Indian literature. Ray's non-fictions are gems, which bring to lights his thoughts on film-making, film appreciation, composition of music, art, design and screenplay, among others. 'The Penguin Ray Library' is an endeavour to open a window to the master's writings to a wide spectrum of readers.From the ever-popular adventures of Ray's enduring creation, the professional sleuth Feluda to the chronicles of Professor Shonku; short stories; writings on filmmaking; and thoughts on world as well as Indian cinema, among others, this anthology, a two-volume boxset, The Best of Satyajit Ray is not only a treat for the Ray enthusiasts but also a collector's edition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46039580639289,"sku":"9780143459477","price":1169.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/61a7iYw0aeL._SL1000.jpg?v=1784134318"},{"product_id":"aperture-a-janardan-maity-mystery","title":"Aperture: A Janardan Maity Mystery","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen a struggling freelance photographer discovers a secret window in his apartment that offers a clear view of the rooms in a shady hotel across the lane, he is lured by the dangerous obsession of voyeurism and, subsequently, blackmail. But one day, when he sees a husband murder his wife in a fit of rage in one of the rooms, the photographer turns to detective Janardan Maity to confess his own crimes, so that the killer can be brought to book. With his dear friend Prakash Ray by his side, Maity investigates this seemingly simple case, only to realize that not everything is as it seems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46039692640313,"sku":"9780143464235","price":359.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/51hmbNV7biL._SL1000.jpg?v=1784135118"},{"product_id":"adventures-of-feluda-emperors-ring-r","title":"Adventures of Feluda: Emperor's Ring (r\/","description":"","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46039731929145,"sku":"9780143334248","price":158.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/814ok8MLJLL._SL1500.jpg?v=1784139789"},{"product_id":"adventures-of-feluda-mystery-of-the-el","title":"Mystery of the Elephant God (The Adventures of Feluda)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA child who calls himself Captain Spark. The mysterious Machchli Baba. A stabbing in a dark alley in Varanasi during the Durga Puja, a valuable statuette of Ganesh is stolen from the famous Ghoshal household. Before he can recover it, Feluda has to face the arch-villain Maganlal Meghraj, solve a murder case, and unmask a fraud sadhu. One of Feluda’s most hair-raising adventures, this case puts all his skills to the test.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46039795925049,"sku":"9780143335740","price":158.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/61S2kfQ48HL._SL1000.jpg?v=1784140607"},{"product_id":"harappan-adventure-a","title":"Harappan adventure","description":"\u003cp\u003eTravel back to different eras of Indian history with the girls who lived in them 2570 BCE, Bagasra Village, Harappa, India Twelve-year-old Avani is a happy-go-lucky, adventurous Harappan girl, who loves to play with her friends Tavishi, Delshad and Ambar. The wedding of the Village Elders daughter Ketika brings fresh excitement into their lives. However, something sinister is afoot, as Avani realizes when she overhears a mysterious conversation between two men. Other incidents, like a bizarre robbery and a fire at the grain storeroom, add to the tension. Do these unconnected events point to a bigger plan? How is the monk from far-off China linked to all this? Will Avani and her friends quick thinking unmask this plan, and save the honour of Bagasra village and Harappa?A Children’s Bookshelf Selection: Each month our editor’s pick the best books for children and young adults by age to be a part of the children’s bookshelf. These are editorial recommendations made by our team of experts. Our monthly reading list includes a mix of bestsellers and top new releases and evergreen books that will help enhance a child’s reading life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46039796252729,"sku":"9780143332091","price":225.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/71zzHoH0CrL._SL1000.jpg?v=1784140609"},{"product_id":"adventures-of-feluda-secret-of-cemeter","title":"The Secret of the Cemetery","description":"\u003cp\u003eA disturbed grave in a century-old cemetery. A ciphered message. A mysterious `repeater' On a visit to the Park Street cemetery in Calcutta, Feluda and his friends chance upon an old grave that has been dug into. Slight clues lead them into the heart of a mystery that is both complex and blood-curdling. When the jigsaw that involves a seance in a gloomy old building, a singer in a restaurant, a ruthless and rich collector and a midnight vigil at the graveyard is put together, what emerges is one of the most intriguing mysteries Feluda has ever been faced with.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46039801921593,"sku":"9780143335801","price":179.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/61WRjW4EywL._SL1000.jpg?v=1784140688"},{"product_id":"puffin-classic-diary-of-a-space-travel","title":"Puffin Classics The Diary of a Space Traveller \u0026 Other Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe stories are out of the ordinary and Ray`s imagination is wild’ – The Hindu It all began with the fall of a meteorite and the crater it made. In its center was a red notebook, sticking out of the ground–the first (or was it really the last?) of Professor Shonku`s diaries. Professor Trilokeshwar Shonku, eccentric genius and scientist, disappeared without a trace after he shot off into space with a rocket from his backyard in Giridih, accompanied by his loyal but-not-too-intelligent servant Prahlad, his cat Newton, and Bidhushekhar, his robot with an attitude. What has become of the professor? Has he decided to stay on in Mars, his original destination? Or has he found his way to some other planet or his living there with strange companions? His last diary tells an incredible story…Other diaries unearthed from his abandoned laboratory reveal stranger and even more exciting adventures involving a ferocious sadhu, a revengeful mummy and a mad scientist in Norway who turns famous men into six-inch statues Exciting, imaginative and funny, the stories in this collection capture the sheer magic of Ray`s lucid language, the elegant style, graphic descriptions and absurd humour. The indomitable Professor Shonku has returned, to win himself over a whole new band of followers!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46039801987129,"sku":"9780143330905","price":269.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/61GcnHZxXTL._SL1400.jpg?v=1784140690"},{"product_id":"indigo-selected-stories-mod-cl","title":"Indigo","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpine-tingling tales from the other side of midnight. Indigo is the mood in this new collection of stories about the supernatural, the peculiar and the inexplicable from Satyajit Ray, one of the best-loved writers of our times. There are tales here of dark horror, fantasy and adventure along with heartwarmingly funny stories about ordinary people in extraordinary situations. In ‘Big Bill’ Tulsi Babu picks up a newly-hatched chick from a forest and brings it home only to find it growing bigger and fiercer by the day; in ‘Khagam’ a man kills a sadhu’s deadly pet snake and invites a curse which brings about horrifying changes in his body; and in the title story, a young executive resting in an old abandoned bungalow for a night, finds himself caught up in a chilling sequence of events which occurred more than a century ago. Also included here is ‘The Magical Mystery’, a brand new Feluda story discovered amongst Ray’s papers after his death, and several tales featuring Uncle Tarini, the master storyteller who appears in translation for the first time. From Mr. Shasmal, who is visited one night by all the creatures he has ever killed, to Ashamanja Babu, who does not know what to do when his pet dog suddenly begins to laugh, the unforgettable characters in these stories surprise, shock and entertain us in equal measure. Indigo is a veritable treasure trove especially for those who like a taste of the unusual in a short story and an unexpected twist at the end. Translated from the Bengali by the author and Gopa Majumdar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46039817584697,"sku":"9780143068099","price":359.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/61UFom6OYiL._SL1000.jpg?v=1784140858"},{"product_id":"adventure-of-feluda-house-of-death-rj","title":"Adventure of Feluda: House of Death (r\/j","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Adventures of Feluda: The House of Death\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46039818600505,"sku":"9780143334491","price":158.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/71niY-Yt4nL._SL1400.jpg?v=1784140872"},{"product_id":"the-adventures-of-feluda-the-royal-bengal-mystery","title":"Royal Bengal Mystery","description":"\u003cp\u003eA man-eater in the jungles of the Terai. An ancient riddle. The lure of hidden treasure. Visiting the famous hunter and wildlife writer Mahitosh Sinha-Roy in his Jalpaiguri palace, Feluda is presented with a riddle that holds the clue to ancestral treasure. But before he can begin unravelling the puzzle, Mr Sinha-Roy's secretary is found dead in the forest, his body savaged by a big cat. Feluda's investigations lead him deeper and deeper into a scandalous family secret, and bring him face to face with a bloodthirsty royal Bengal tiger in a final confrontation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46039820730425,"sku":"9780143334507","price":158.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/81i9kkTEZfL._SL1500.jpg?v=1784140885"},{"product_id":"the-adventures-of-feluda","title":"The Adventures of Feluda (","description":"\u003cp\u003eDive into twelve timeless classic whodunnits by iconic storyteller Satyajit Ray, featuring the legendary detective, Feluda. Join the private investigator as he plunges into seemingly impossible and strange cases accompanied by his sharp and curious nephew, Topse, and the comically anxious novelist, Jatayu.1. THE EMPEROR'S RING: Feluda is on holiday in Lucknow when a priceless Mughal ring is stolen.2. THE ROYAL BENGAL MYSTERY: A bloodthirsty tiger is suspiciously killing off people related to an ancestral treasure.3. THE HOUSE OF DEATH: The search of a scroll leads Feluda to a motley crew of characters, among whom lurks a dangerous killer.4. TROUBLE IN GANGTOK: In the picturesque city of Gangtok, a businessman is murdered, and the list of suspects is long.5. THE MYSTERY OF THE ELEPHANT GOD: In Varanasi, the theft of a valuable statuette of Ganesha leads Feluda to unmask a fake sadhu.6. THE GOLDEN FORTRESS: Feluda sets out in search of a missing boy claiming to remember his previous life.7. THE CURSE OF THE GODDESS: A stamp collection vanishes; some coded diaries are uncovered and the head of a family in Hazaribagh lies dead.8. THE BANDITS OF BOMBAY: Soon after Jatayu hands over a package to a man in a red shirt, someone is murdered.9. THE SECRET OF THE CEMETERY: Feluda chances upon an old grave that has been dug up at the Park Street cemetery.10. A KILLER IN KAILASH: Feluda, Topse and Jatayu try to prevent the smuggling of priceless sculptures out of India.11. THE CRIMINALS IN KATHMANDU: A murder in Calcutta sets Feluda on a trail that leads him all the way to Kathmandu and the doorstep of his arch-nemesis, Maganlal Meghraj.12. THE INCIDENT ON THE KALKA MAIL: When a man's blue briefcase gets accidentally switched with someone else's during a train ride, he enlists Feluda's help to recover it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Box Set","offer_id":46039828463673,"sku":"9780143461807","price":1709.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/81igk8WS3AL._SL1500.jpg?v=1784140961"},{"product_id":"the-adventures-of-feluda-a-killer-in-ka","title":"The Adventures of Feluda","description":"\u003cp\u003eA stolen yakshi head. A plane crash. A vandal on the loose in Ellora an American buys a yakshi head stolen from a Bhubaneshwar temple and subsequently dies in a plane crash. Trying to prevent the smuggling of priceless sculptures out of India, Feluda, Topshe and Jatayu follow the lead of the yakshi to the Ellora caves. But the appearance of a Bollywood film crew and a sudden murder complicate matters, and Feluda must draw on all his investigative skills to solve the case before the vandal strikes again.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46039829217337,"sku":"9780143335665","price":158.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/71a4WGRhGaL._SL1500.jpg?v=1784140973"},{"product_id":"the-adventures-of-feluda-incident-on-th","title":"Incident on the Kalka Mail","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo briefcases exchanged on a train. A priceless manuscript. An ambush in a dark alley… A prosperous gentleman employs Feluda to recover his blue briefcase, which has got switched with another passenger's on the Kalka Mail. What starts out as an innocuous case soon becomes one of Feluda's most thrilling adventures. Feluda, Topshe and Jatayu set off for Simla in search of the briefcase, but there are unexpected twists and turns all the way. The hair-raising climax that unfolds on the snowy slopes of Simla throws light on a mystery that is devilishly complex.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46039830396985,"sku":"9780143335788","price":158.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/71NFzkd5F5L._SL1500.jpg?v=1784140983"},{"product_id":"adventures-of-feluda-criminals-of-kath","title":"The Criminals of Kathmandu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA client with an evil lookalike. A stabbing in a hotel. A gang that peddles spurious drugs. The murder of a stranger in a Calcutta hotel leads Feluda and his friends to Kathmandu, straight into the den of Maganlal Meghraj, their old adversary. With an incident at Swayambhunath, an ambush in a prayer wheel factory, a thrilling night at the casino and a prolonged LSD-induced delusion for Jatayu, the case soon turns into a memorable adventure. In a sensational climax, the master sleuth uncovers an international racket in spurious drugs and emerges victorious yet again.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46039831937081,"sku":"9780143335726","price":158.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/61_tTvT2OsL._SL1000.jpg?v=1784140996"},{"product_id":"adventure-of-feluda-trouble-in-gangtok","title":"The Adventures of Feluda","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeath in the mountains. An estranged son. A practitioner of the occult Feluda and Topshe are on vacation in picturesque Gangtok when they stumble upon the mysterious murder of a business executive. There are many suspects—the dead man’s business partner Sasadhar Bose, the long-haired foreigner Helmut, the mysterious Dr Vaidya, perhaps even the timid Mr Sarkar. Feluda unravels the knotty case with his usual aplomb and tracks the criminal down in a far-flung monastery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46039833804857,"sku":"9780143335641","price":158.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/611ofG1EmKL._SL1000.jpg?v=1784141029"},{"product_id":"the-adventures-of-feluda-the-curse-of-the-goddess","title":"Curse of the Goddess","description":"\u003cp\u003eA deserted temple. The death of a patriarch. An escaped tiger. An incident near the desolate Chhinnamasta temple on the rocky riverbank of Rajrappa leads to the death of Mahesh Chowdhury, the head of a Hazaribagh family. Adding to the mystery are a set of coded diaries, a valuable stamp collection that is missing and a tiger that is roaming the streets of Hazaribagh. One of Feluda's most intriguing adventures, this shows the master sleuth at his best.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46039838523449,"sku":"9780143334514","price":158.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/81nPVvAAgzL._SL1500.jpg?v=1784141103"},{"product_id":"the-adventures-of-feluda-the-bandits-of-bombay","title":"The Adventures of Feluda: The Bandits of Bombay","description":"\u003cp\u003eA murder in an elevator. A trail of heady perfume. The nanasaheb's priceless naulakha necklace.Feluda, Topshe and Jatayu are in Bombay where Jatayu's latest book is being filmed under the title Jet Bahadur. Soon after Jatayu hands over a package to a man in a red shirt, a murder takes place in the high-rise where the producer lives. Feluda and his companions find themselves in the midst of one of their most thrilling adventures ever, with a hair-raising climax aboard a train during location shooting\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46039842029625,"sku":"9780143334484","price":158.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/81Miyjp8HfL._SL1500.jpg?v=1784141159"},{"product_id":"the-boy-who-played-with-light-satyajit-ray-dreamers-series","title":"Boy Who Played with Light: Satyajit Ray","description":"\u003cp\u003eBefore Satyajit Ray became a world-famous film maker, he was a little boy who saw many things in the shadows.A delightfully illustrated short biography that will inspire young readers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46039853137977,"sku":"9780143451525","price":179.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/61hDoZILeDL._SL1000.jpg?v=1784141319"},{"product_id":"the-puffin-feluda-omnibus-volume-one","title":"The Puffin Feluda Omnibus: Volume One","description":"\u003cp\u003eA stolen ring. A boy who can recall his past life. A gruesome murder.Including three unputdownable mysteries by master storyteller Satyajit Ray, this omnibus edition is the perfect introduction to the greatest exploits of Feluda and his sidekick, Topshe.In The Emperor's Ring, Feluda and Topshe are on holiday in Lucknow when a priceless Mughal ring gets stolen. As Feluda begins to investigate the theft, he finds himself hot on the trail of a devious criminal. In The Golden Fortress, Feluda and Topshe set out for Rajasthan in pursuit of Dr Hajra, a parapsychologist, and Mukul, a boy who claims to remember his previous life. After numerous adventures, they reach Mukul's Golden Fortress, where Feluda unravels the many strands of one of their most mind-boggling cases. In Bandits of Bombay, Feluda and his companions find themselves in the thick of a thrilling case, with a hair-raising climax aboard a train during a film shoot.Traversing fascinating landscapes and electrifying escapades, this collection is an absolute classic and a must-have for fans of detective fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46039878500409,"sku":"9780143446224","price":359.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/91-dZvNrSbL._SL1500_e352b477-fb8e-4280-ad7c-6a215590a880.jpg?v=1784141695"},{"product_id":"the-adventures-of-feluda-the-golden-fortress","title":"The Adventures of Feluda: The Golden Fortress","description":"\u003cp\u003eA boy who can recall his past life. A hint of hidden treasure. An adventure in the desert of Rajasthan . . . In one of their most hair-raising escapades ever, Feluda and Topshe set out for Rajasthan on the trail of the parapsychologist Dr Hajra and Mukul, a boy who claims he remembers his previous life. On the way they meet Jatayu, an author of popular crime thrillers, who decides to accompany them. After numerous adventures, including an impromptu camel ride across the desert, they reach Mukul's Golden Fortress, where Feluda unravels the many strands of a complex case.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46039880499257,"sku":"9780143334231","price":158.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/81iYMHXBI-L._SL1500.jpg?v=1784141719"},{"product_id":"satyajit-ray-miscellany-on-life-cinema-people-much-more","title":"Satyajit Ray Miscellany: On Life, Cinema, People and Many More","description":"\u003cp\u003eMore than seventy rarest essays on filmmaking, screenplay writing, autobiographical pieces and rare photographs and manuscripts of Ray'Ray is a most singular symbol of what is best and most revered in Indian cinema' - Adoor Gopalakrishnan'Satyajit Ray, I salute you. The greatest of our poets of the cinema'-Ben KingsleySatyajit Ray (1921-1992), one of the doyens of world cinema, gave a unique aesthetic expression to Indian cinema, music, art and literature. His writings, especially, autobiographical works, thoughts on filmmaking, screenplay writing and eminent personalities from art, literature and music, among others, are considered treasure troves, which largely remained unseen and therefore less known till date. Satyajit Ray Miscellany, the second book in The Penguin Ray Library series, brings to light some of the rarest essays and illustrations of Ray that opens a window to the myriad thought-process of this creative genius. With more than seventy gripping write-ups and rare photographs and manuscripts, this book is a collector's item.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46039886856249,"sku":"9780143448990","price":539.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/81j1c1zd2rL._SL1500.jpg?v=1784141815"},{"product_id":"my-years-with-apu","title":"My Years With Apu: A Memoir","description":"\u003cp\u003ePather Panchalii, Aparajito and Apur Sansar, three cult films by Satyajit, constitute the Apu trilogy. The making of each movie is a story in itself.In My Years with Apu Ray brings to light the story behind the making of the three films in the Apu trilogy. Completed shortly before his death, this memoir covers the key aspects of his career: his decision to give up a lucrative job in advertising in order to make his first film, early setbacks, a chronic shortage of funds, the guidance and support of directors such as Jean Renoir, his solutions to problems, and the acclaim for his films at home and abroad.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dusky's Shrine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46039903830073,"sku":"9780140247800","price":269.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/files\/61fgECunTwL._SL1000.jpg?v=1784142027"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/3367\/0457\/collections\/image_d607a8cc-c271-499f-b16d-94a50cb773bf.png?v=1779951028","url":"https:\/\/duskysshrine.com\/collections\/satyajit-ray.oembed?page=2","provider":"Dusky's Shrine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}