An Ideal Boy: Charts from India

by Sirish Rao, V. Geetha, Gita Wolf

A uniquely illuminating and hugely entertaining survey of a fascinating Indian phenomenon – Charts. Covering every imaginable subject these charts are found throughout India. Intended primarily as educational material, they also act as guides to morality and correct social behaviour and offer marvellous cautionary tales. Wonderfully unclassifiable, echoing naive art and kitsch, Ideal Boy presents an hilariously random carnival of information.

Genres: India, Art

120 pages, Hardcover

First published October 15, 2001

Reviews

[Hope · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great tongue-in-cheek visual treat! Old health/hygiene/moral teaching charts from India. Quirky, dated, great fun.

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

wonderfully illustrated