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First Proof : The Penquin Book of New Writing From India 4 [2 IN 1 FICTION / NONFICTION] [RARE BOOKS]

First Proof : The Penquin Book of New Writing From India 4 [2 IN 1 FICTION / NONFICTION] [RARE BOOKS]

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First Proof, Penguin India's anthology of new writing in English is here to stay and how! Now in its fourth year, this volume boasts of memoirs, stories and poetry in translation from Indian languages and a photo essay on Tibet apart from a feast of non-fiction and fiction selections from unpublished or relatively new authors. Some of the contributors to this volume are Anjum Hasan, Omair Ahmad, Revathi, Mayank Austen Soofi, Soma Sarkar, Jairaj Singh, Jaya Jaitly, Sandeep Kumar, Salil Chaturvedi, Avik Chanda, Yumlam Tana, Aseem Kaul and Viky Arya. Praise for First Proof 3 ???This anthology traverses an impressive trajectory'??\"The Statesman ???A good read'??\"Indian Express ???Unputdownable variety [of fiction and nonfiction]???You get everything here. And it leaves you craving for more'??\"First City ???It's a???wonder that despite its uncertain commercial prospects, certain publishers remain resolute in their quest to discover and nurture new writing, driven possibly by the conviction that in the sea of unheard voices, there are several worth listening to and taking a chance on???[First Proof is] worth waiting for. Year after year'??\"The Hindu PRAISE FOR FIRST PROOF 2 ???Sequels have a nasty habit of flopping. Even with anthologies. But it is to the credit of the publishers that the second book of new writing in India has included a neat list of authors who have explored uncharted territories'??\"The Hindu ???When the first edition of First Proof came out, one was not quite sure whether the experiment would last???but full credit to Penguin for making sure that the series does not come to an abrupt end'??\"Sahara Time ???Like First Proof 1, this book, too, has something for everyone???it is a great read'??\"The Tribune ???Sequels rarely live up to their billing, but this one does???this second edition of new writing from India has some outstanding work'??\"Time Out Mumbai PRAISE FOR FIRST PROOF 1 ???Perfect blend of fact, fiction???undoubtedly a collector's item' ??

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