Arms & Armour of India, Nepal & Sri Lanka: Types, Decoration and Symbolism
THE BRIEF
Esteemed antiques collector and teacher, Dr Ravinder Reddy, asked me to design his latest book - a visually-driven and broad-based introduction to the unique world of arms and armour.
THE SOLUTION
Arms & Armour of India, Nepal & Sri Lanka is a visually-driven and broad-based introduction to the unique world of arms and armour of the Indian region, encompassing India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, areas with strong martial traditions.
At nearly 400 pages long, it provides an exhaustive overview of types of arms and armour, with geographical and historical context via the use of illustrated maps, their decoration and methods of adornment, as well as the iconographic and religious symbology. The 70+ weapon illustrations from the glossary section adorn the front and back covers in gold foil, laid out symmetrically in reference to typical weapon displays. The illustrated Chillanum also featured on Dr Reddys business card to marry his book with his online collection
Published in hardback by Hali Publishing, January 2019
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Complete Book Design, Cover Illustrations
"It is wonderful, an instant classic and certainly the most comprehensive and useful single volume on the subject ever written."
Donald J. La Rocca, The Metropolitan Museum of Art
"I think I have most books that have been written on Indian weaponry but this is one of the most beautiful and useful I have purchased so far. Lots of wonderful colour plates with excellent descriptions from famous collections. "
Robert Thornton, Amazon review
"What a pleasant surprise this book was when it arrived! I really didn't know what to expect from a book that claimed to be so all-encompassing about Indian arms, but it certainly lived up to its title. Not only is the book beautifully presented with colourful illustrations from both Indian history and pieces (antique arms) from collections, but it has something for everyone."
Chuck Kaiser, Amazon review
