Author: ed. Cunha Gerson Da
Place: Hyderabad
Publisher: Pragati Offset Pvt Ltd
Year: 2010
Pages: 110
ISBN: 978-81-901830-5-5
Source: Donated by Surbhi Naik (Intern)
Subject: Bombay/ Mumbai
Sub-Subject: History
Keyword: Bombay History
Shelf: C5R3
Accession No: B1276
Contents: 1- Bombay As I See It 2- Drawing Bombay 3- Sociology of the City 4- Bombay Teenager 5- The Railway Station 6- The Tale of Two Cities- 1 7- Nuances of the City 8- The Monsoons 9- Sports 10- The Tale of Two Cities- 2 11- Welcome to Bombay 12- High Society 13- More on the City 14- Life in the City 15- Maps
Abstract: Mario’s Bombay offers a rich, multifaceted exploration of Mumbai through personal, sociological, and cultural perspectives. The book captures the city’s dynamism, from its bustling railway stations to its contrasting socio-economic realities. It delves into the lives of Bombay’s teenagers, the impact of the monsoons, and the role of sports in uniting its people. With a blend of vivid imagery and critical analysis, the author contrasts the glamour of high society with everyday struggles. Through personal stories and maps, Mario’s Bombay paints a complex portrait of a city that is both grand and challenging, ever-evolving in its essence.