tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post6522496961314233594..comments2024-01-07T09:36:51.796-08:00Comments on Chess, Comics, Crosswords, Books, Music, Cinema: Musings on a moody MondayPrashant C. Trikannadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-59456954460579132862015-01-15T03:01:46.808-08:002015-01-15T03:01:46.808-08:00Sir, Can you give me the directions/address of thi...Sir, Can you give me the directions/address of this shop? I will be visiting Mumbai next month or so!sumalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02869908883038697991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-73650088149643784902014-11-10T20:56:09.061-08:002014-11-10T20:56:09.061-08:00Tracy, I have never heard of a visit to a bookstor...Tracy, I have never heard of a visit to a bookstore by appointment. I suppose it's not a regular bookstore but one that opens to readers and visitors as and when they come calling. Next time I'll post some images of the dusty bookshop so you can have a virtual trip and browse around.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-84939368357553967772014-11-10T15:33:45.396-08:002014-11-10T15:33:45.396-08:00I would gladly go through dusty piles of books for...I would gladly go through dusty piles of books for some pleasant surprises. We just sought out two used bookstores this weekend, and one we could not park near enough to, and the other is only open by appointment. I was disappointed. But I will just frequent the one near my workplace more often and support them. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-44081779984622397392014-11-09T19:58:07.259-08:002014-11-09T19:58:07.259-08:00Tracy, thank you for the appreciation. It's no...Tracy, thank you for the appreciation. It's not a conventional bookshop in the sense there is no arrangement. The books are piled up on the shelves and on the floor rather haphazardly and not all sections are labelled. You have to literally dig out dusty books with your hands. I don't mind the dust so long as I find a few hidden gems.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-73614447983198327312014-11-09T14:36:30.094-08:002014-11-09T14:36:30.094-08:00I can't believe I missed this post. What a lov...I can't believe I missed this post. What a lovely description. I wish I could go back to the bookstore with you.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-41087057728822991832014-11-09T01:07:16.445-08:002014-11-09T01:07:16.445-08:00John, thank you. I'm happy you enjoyed this po...John, thank you. I'm happy you enjoyed this post. It was a routine trip for me but I can see why the experience would be a novelty for you and our other blog friends. I often feel that way when I "armchair travel" to bookstores in your part of the world. Next time I'll post images of the bookshops and some of the bustling life outside.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-29756440482414818092014-11-09T01:00:21.234-08:002014-11-09T01:00:21.234-08:00Moira, thank you. I'm glad bookshops such as t...Moira, thank you. I'm glad bookshops such as the one I went to are still around. The only disadvantage is that the people who man the bookstores have absolutely no idea of the books on sale. Most are mere sales people and migrant workers from the Hindi-speaking belt in North India. It's just another job for them.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-21460933652601470382014-11-09T00:43:33.196-08:002014-11-09T00:43:33.196-08:00Sergio, it's always a pleasure to be in a book...Sergio, it's always a pleasure to be in a bookshop even if you don't buy any. I think I have seen the movie, too, but not the original book version of SEABISCUIT.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-46003338227989726842014-11-09T00:41:09.909-08:002014-11-09T00:41:09.909-08:00Elizabeth, thank you. The book store is a hidden t...Elizabeth, thank you. The book store is a hidden treasure provided you don't mind getting your hands dirty.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-9626206598232639102014-11-09T00:39:58.729-08:002014-11-09T00:39:58.729-08:00Richard, thank you. I intend to visit the bookshop...Richard, thank you. I intend to visit the bookshop more often and the next time I do, I'll take some pictures too.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-14298015008724321732014-11-09T00:33:50.150-08:002014-11-09T00:33:50.150-08:00Col, it was a routine outing but enjoyable nonethe...Col, it was a routine outing but enjoyable nonetheless. Going out with the family is always fun, no matter where you go.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-40653166345664158162014-11-09T00:31:24.388-08:002014-11-09T00:31:24.388-08:00Charles, that's pretty much how it goes in mos...Charles, that's pretty much how it goes in most parts of suburban Bombay.Prashant C. Trikannadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16079354501998741758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-78420623901564392892014-11-06T09:31:05.679-08:002014-11-06T09:31:05.679-08:00The opening paragraphs of this post were my favori...The opening paragraphs of this post were my favorite. I get a little armchair traveler thrill each time you write about the cities and villages in your part of India. This was one of your best detailed portraits in words.J F Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06473487417479127354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-33202661542608470052014-11-05T12:00:07.113-08:002014-11-05T12:00:07.113-08:00Lovely atmospheric description Prashant, briging t...Lovely atmospheric description Prashant, briging the area to life for us - and what a great bookshop experience!Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-62376815994365633722014-11-04T00:21:27.487-08:002014-11-04T00:21:27.487-08:00Nothing quite so exciting as browsing for hidden t...Nothing quite so exciting as browsing for hidden treasure - I've only seen teh SEABISCUIT movie but liked it a lot - npo idea how faithful it is to the true story though. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-89884051934010487462014-11-03T16:51:34.187-08:002014-11-03T16:51:34.187-08:00I love hearing your descriptions of the city. Sou...I love hearing your descriptions of the city. Sounds like this bookstore is a hidden treasure in a dull mall. Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-55264548093715724222014-11-03T13:28:23.549-08:002014-11-03T13:28:23.549-08:00Excellent. Make another trip soon! Stores like tha...Excellent. Make another trip soon! Stores like that have a way of just disappearing...Rick Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07978136287154214297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-39619960020500094442014-11-03T07:49:55.945-08:002014-11-03T07:49:55.945-08:00Sounds like an enjoyable trip. Hope you enjoy the ...Sounds like an enjoyable trip. Hope you enjoy the stash when you get to them. - what titles were they? col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1169151311037688512.post-22826753933862606862014-11-03T05:29:07.242-08:002014-11-03T05:29:07.242-08:00I got a smile just from listening to you describe ...I got a smile just from listening to you describe going into that story and seeing all the books. Love it.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.com