CONDITION USED GOOD, STORIES , SATYAJIT RAY , HARDCOVER, 1987

A captivating collection of short stories by Satyajit Ray, revealing a side of the legendary filmmaker that is less known outside Bengal. Ranging from the surreal to the humorous, from ghostly mysteries to science-fiction adventures, the stories showcase Ray’s boundless imagination and subtle wit. Highlights include supernatural tales like Khagam, playful fantasies, and the popular Professor Shonku adventures, as well as the iconic Patol Babu, Film Star. Elegant, inventive and irresistibly readable, the collection reflects Ray’s refined sensibility, gentle humour and deep curiosity about the strange possibilities of the world.