In memory of the revered saint Anandamayee Ma, we are pleased to offer a highly rare and hard-to-find, illustrated First Edition of her biography that was published on the occasion of her birth centenary in 1995.
The text in this book was originally written in Bengali by Dr. Buddhadev Bhattacharya and was translated into English by Asim Chatterjee. In addition to the absorbing text that traces the entire journey of Anandamayee Ma's life, this book is particularly unique for the numerous colour paintings by the artist Ratan Acharya that were specially commissioned for this publication. These include some very interesting paintings of legendary Indian performing artists such as MS Subbulakshmi & Uday Shankar, and leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi, Indira Gandhi, the Raja of Suket et al. Also included in this book are numerous photographs of Anandamayee Ma from all stages of her life.
The dust jacket of this book was designed by the acclaimed postage stamp designer C. R. Pakrashi. The original bookmark featuring a blue-tinted photograph of Anandamayee Ma is also completely intact.
Many images of this rare centenary First Edition, including the complete table of contents, are attached herewith for the perusal of those interested.
ANANDAMAYEE — THE UNIVERSAL MOTHER
Author: Dr. Buddhadev Bhattacharya
Translated from Bengali into English by: Asim Chatterjee
Foreword by: Dr. Shanker Dayal Sharma, President of India
Blurb quotes on the jacket flaps by: Indira Gandhi (front flap) & T. N. Chaturvedi (rear flap)
Colour Illustrations by: Ratan Acharya
Jacket designed by: C. R. Pakrashi
Publisher: Swami Swarupananda on behalf of Shree Shree Anandamayee Sangha, Haridwar, 1995 — Highly Rare and Out-of-Print 'Centenary' First Edition
Printed by: Sanjib Roy, Managing Director of Lalchand Roy & Co., Calcutta
Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
Size: 26.5 cm x 21.5 cm
Pages: xii + 116 pages of text + 60 plates of colour paintings by Ratan Acharya on thick glossy pages + 24 glossy plates of photographs. Total number of pages = 212 pages.
Condition of the book: Pre-owned. Excellent — Near Pristine. Pages clean and unmarked. Original tight binding.
Condition of the dust jacket: Excellent — Completely Intact. Negligible shelf-wear near the corners/edges. The dust jacket is neatly wrapped in an acetate film for future protection.
Bookmark: The original bookmark featuring a blue-tinted photograph of Anandamayee Ma on the front and her quotes on the rear side is completely intact; image attached.
Remarks: This rare centenary First Edition was not reprinted. The value of this book lies in its rarity for being the First Edition originally published on the occasion of the birth centenary of Anandamayee Ma in 1995 in exemplary condition.
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