{"product_id":"indigo-selected-stories","title":"Indigo: Selected Stories by Satyajit Ray","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"157\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"155\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"806\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"184\"\u003eIndigo: Selected Stories\u003c\/em\u003e is a captivating anthology of short tales by Satyajit Ray, showcasing his mastery of the supernatural, the uncanny, and the delightfully peculiar. The collection spans dark horror, fantasy, and adventure, all interwoven with doses of wit and warmth. Standout stories include \u003cstrong data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"475\"\u003e“Big Bill,”\u003c\/strong\u003e where a tiny chick grows ferociously large; \u003cstrong data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"533\"\u003e“Khagam,”\u003c\/strong\u003e in which a man faces a horrifying curse after killing a sadhu’s venomous snake; and the titular \u003cstrong data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"643\"\u003e“Indigo,”\u003c\/strong\u003e where a young executive spends a fateful night in an abandoned bungalow and encounters eerie echoes from over a century ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003eAlso featured are a newly discovered \u003cstrong data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"855\"\u003eFeluda\u003c\/strong\u003e story (\u003cem data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"884\"\u003eThe Magical Mystery\u003c\/em\u003e) and several fables starring \u003cstrong data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"930\"\u003eUncle Tarini\u003c\/strong\u003e, marking some characters’ first appearance in English translation. Ray’s narratives often begin in familiar, everyday settings—but spin quickly toward unexpected, even chilling turns. As one reviewer observes, the stories “surprise, shock and entertain us in equal measure,” making the collection a treasure for fans of twist-laden short fiction \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"2249\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003eSatyajit Ray\u003c\/strong\u003e (1921–1992) remains a towering figure in global cinema, celebrated for his films such as \u003cem data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003ePather Panchali\u003c\/em\u003e and acclaimed with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003eOscar for Lifetime Achievement\u003c\/strong\u003e and India’s highest civilian honour, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003eBharat Ratna\u003c\/strong\u003e. Beyond filmmaking, Ray was a multifaceted creative: a scriptwriter, illustrator, music composer, graphic designer, and a prolific writer of fiction. He created beloved literary personas like \u003cstrong data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003eFeluda\u003c\/strong\u003e, the detective, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1908\"\u003eProfessor Shonku\u003c\/strong\u003e, the scientist—both staples of children’s literature in Bengal. His short stories, often tinged with the macabre or the whimsical, are known for their crisp prose, subtle wit, and surprising endings—particularly those featuring supernatural or psychological depth\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":43882507370753,"sku":"2HWFVAQPU-Used","price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/satyajitRay58.jpg?v=1633343660","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/indigo-selected-stories","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}