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Kathputli: The World of Rajasthani Puppeteers
Rajasthani Kathputli puppetry - one of several traditions of string or marionette puppetry that evolved in Europe, Asia and Africa, is explored in this edition. Beginning with the history of puppetry and related performing traditions, it explores the extraordinary world of the numerous bard and genealogist communities and their connection with the performing arts in India.
Author: Nazir Ali Jairazbho
About the Author: Nazir Ali Jairazbhoy has written over one hundred publications on South Asian music, ranging from ancient music to tribal music to classical music to qawwali to contemporary folk practices.
Publisher: 2008, Hb, viii, 280pp., Plates, Col. Illus., Maps, Biblio., Index
ISBN-10: 18-80519-30-5
ISBN-13: 978-18-80519-30-1
Price: Rs 1250 (Outside India: US $50)