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Laxman, R.K.

British & Irish

Penguin??Books

Laugh with Laxman

Comics & Graphic Novels

Graphic Novels

India Penguin

Best of Laxman: Common Man Balances His Budget

Humor & Entertainment

Humor

Penguin Books Australia

A collection of gems from India's best-loved cartoonist From financial crises to the woes of householders, from political instability to rampant corruption, Laxman's 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 socio-political life today. 'For half a century, the Times of India has thoughtfully provided an antidote to all the bad news brimming on its front pages. It's a sketch, a single box, inked by R.K. Laxman, the country's sharpest cartoonist and political satirist. Each morning, Laxman's frazzled character, known as the Common Man, confronts India's latest heartbreak with a kind of wry resignation. Meek, doddering, and with a moustache that bristles like an electrocuted mongoose, he's a witness to everything: scheming politicians, rapacious bureaucrats and gossiping housewives. What's common about this character is that like most Indians, he sees his country being forced through endless indignities by its leaders and yet doesn't even whimper in protest.' --Time

Best of Laxman: The Common Man Stands in Queue

Penguin Books Australia Ltd.

Best of Laxman: The Common Man Goes to the Village

Best of Laxman: The Common Man Watches Cricket

Servants of India

<p>In Servants of India, R.K. Laxman profiles ten hilariously idiosyncratic people, who are among the countless men and women who run the lives of the middle class in India. The tales are put together by Ganesh, a freelance journalist trying to write a feature article on servants he has known. As his chronicle progresses, what emerges is a richly embellished narrative starring unforgettable characters. There is Swami, the cook, who finds his true vocation as a godman; Kumar, who deserts his household duties to pursue his tinsel-town dreams; Anthony, the driver, who makes money on the side by giving lifts to strangers; the maid Shanti, whose lift is thrown into turmoil by the neighbour's servant who is besotted with her; and Ramaswami, a trusted retainer who reappears mysteriously, much to the consternation of his employer, long after he has been presumed drowned. Marked by Laxman's trademark wit, and including pencil sketches drawn especially for this edition, Servants of India is a delightful read.</p>

Servants Of India

Humor & Satire

The Best of Laxman

A witty look at the strange world of politics by indias best-loved cartoonist after the phenomenal success of a dose of laughter, a collection of r.k. Laxmans cartoons and jokes about the medical profession, comes the second book in the series, which takes a humorous look at the colourful personalities, peculiar codes of conduct and bombastic rhetoric that characterize the inimitable world of politics.a vote for laughter contains a hundred of r.k. Laxmans classic common man cartoons that have to do with political subjectsfrom party meetings, election campaigns and vvip movements to cabinet reshuffles, horse trading and foreign tours, not to forget the activity that for laxman defines the indian politician: the impulse to rush to the well of the house. These are accompanied by a hundred of the funniest jokes about politics and politicians, collected from all over the world. A vote for laughter is an exhilarating collection that will entertain everyone who enjoys seeing the farcical streak in our contemporary politics, even as we take pride in being the worlds largest democracy.

Vote for Laughter

Contemporary

Penguin/Random House India

The Common Man Casts His Vote

Arts & Photography

History & Criticism

Penguin books.India

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