Common Man Balances His Budget
English


LOOKING TO PLACE A BULK ORDER?CLICK HERE

Piracy-free
Piracy-free
Assured Quality
Assured Quality
Secure Transactions
Secure Transactions
Fast Delivery
Fast Delivery
Sustainably Printed
Sustainably Printed
Please enter pincode to check delivery time.
*COD & Shipping Charges may apply on certain items.
Review final details at checkout.

About The Book

A collection of gems by our best-loved cartoonist R.K. LaxmanFrom financial crises to the woes of householders from political instability to rampant corruption these cartoons capture the entire gamut of contemporary Indian experience. Hilarious and thought-provoking at the same time this is a treasure house of humour from one of the most striking voices commenting on Indian sociopolitical life today. About the Author Rasipuram Krishnaswamy Laxman (1921-2015) was born and educated in Mysore. He started contributing as a cartoonist to college magazines his brother R.K. Narayan's books publications such as Koravanji and also Gemini Studio. He initially worked at Blitz (Mumbai) and the Free Press Journal and six months later he joined Times of India where he enjoyed a long and prolific career. He created India's most beloved and iconic cartoon character 'The Common Man'. Laxman's books include Idle Hours (later retitled The Distorted Mirror) The Hotel Riviera The Messenger and Servants of India. The Tunnel of Time is Laxman's autobiography and several collections of his cartoons are part of the series The Best of Laxman and Laugh with Laxman. R.K. Laxman was awarded the prestigious Padma Bhushan (1973) and the Padma Vibhushan (2005). He was a recipient of the Ramon Magsaysay Award (1984) and CNN IBN TV18's Lifetime Achievement Award for Journalism (2008) as well as several honorary docorates by prestigious universities.
downArrow

Details