Life in Mumbai | Vasoo B. Dholekar | First Edition, 2001 | Hardcover

Life in Mumbai by Vasoo B. Dholekar, published in 2001, is an illustrated visual record of Mumbai and its everyday life at the turn of the 21st century. Through Dholekar's drawings and observations, the book documents the people, streets, occupations, and ordinary scenes that formed part of the city's urban character.

Rather than focusing solely on Mumbai's landmarks and architecture, Dholekar turns his attention to the city's people and its everyday rhythms. Street scenes, workers, vendors, commuters, markets, and other aspects of daily life provide a view of Mumbai that is both personal and documentary. The illustrations preserve moments of the city that have since changed considerably, making the book particularly relevant as a visual record of Mumbai's social and urban history.

The book is of interest not only as an illustrated art book but also as a Mumbai collectible and historical document. For collectors of Bombay and Mumbai memorabilia, Indian art books, urban history, and illustrated books, Life in Mumbai offers a perspective on the city that is distinct from conventional histories and photographic archives.

About the Author

Vasoo B. Dholekar was an Indian artist whose work included drawing and illustration. His approach to Life in Mumbai is observational, recording the character of the city through its people and everyday surroundings. The book reflects an artist's engagement with Mumbai as a living urban environment rather than simply as a collection of landmarks.

About This Edition

This is the First Edition, published in 2001, in hardcover. Produced at the beginning of the new millennium, it provides a visual snapshot of Mumbai during a period of significant urban and social change.

Condition

The book is in very good condition, with the contents and binding well preserved.

Author: Vasoo B. Dholekar
Title: Life in Mumbai
Edition: First Edition, 2001
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Subject: Mumbai, Bombay, Indian art, urban life and social history
Condition: Very good