1 minute read
Raghu RaI’s Coffee Table Book on Kerala Capital
NEWS / BOOK RELEASE
RAGHU RAI’S COFFEE TABLE BOOK ON KERALA CAPITAL
Advertisement
Mr. Pinarayi Vijayan, Chief Mnister of Kerala has released the Coffee Table Book on
Thiruvananthapuram written by Ms. Lekshmi Rajeev and Photographed by renowned photographer Mr. Raghu Rai
Thiruvananthapuram - An merizing power of photography to 190-page work encapsulates its Artist’s impression, a Coffee capture the images of the city”. history, culture and heritage. While Table Book on Kerala capital w Mr. Kadakampally Surendran, most similar collections have their ith a collection of images by eminent State Tourism Minister presided emphasis on nature, this work has photographer Raghu Rai for Kerala over the function held at Mascot Ho- its accent on human life in the city. Tourism as part of the capital city tel, said that this outstanding work Apart from the capital city, the heritage project is released by the would add considerable strength to Tourism Department has been imChief Minister Mr.Pinarayi Vijayan. the capital city heritage project. Dr. plementing heritage projects to
The visual treat, explores the city’s Shashi Tharoor MP and Raghu Rai protect and preserve historical and culture, heritage, and life through joined the ceremony online. cultural assets of Alappuzha, Muziris a fascinating collection of shots It was an unforgettable experience and Thalassery Ms. Rani George IAS, viewed through the lens of Raghu to capture the images of Thiruva- Secretary, Kerala Tourism said. Rai, coupled with graphic descrip- nanthapuram with its vibrant life Mr. M Vijayakumar, Chairman tions by Lekshmi Rajeev. and culture, Rai said. , The 190-page KTDC, Mr. P Bala Kiran IAS, Tourism
While releasing the compendium work is a visual statement on the Director, Mr. V K Karthika, Editor & through video-conference the Chief city which encapsulates its history, Publisher Amazon Westland and Minister said “This is a fantastic culture, and heritage. Ms. Lekshmi Rajeev attended the work that has tapped fully the mes- A visual statement on the city, the function.
