Author: ed. Tyrewala Altaf
Place: New York
Publisher: Harpercollins
Year: 2012
Pages: 274
ISBN: 978-93-5029-225-9
Source: Purchased
Subject: Bomaby/ Mumbai
Sub-Subject: Bombay Mafia
Keyword: Criminal Network, Underworld
Classification: 823
Shelf: C5R5
Accession No: B1041
Contents: Introduction Part I: Bomb-ay Part II: Dangerous Liaisons Part III: An Island Unto Itself About the Contributors
Abstract: Mumbai Noir explores the darker, hidden side of Mumbai, India’s vibrant metropolis. Divided into three parts, it examines the city’s transformation from colonial “Bombay” to modern Mumbai (Bomb-ay), the tangled web of power, betrayal, and ambition in its social and criminal circles (Dangerous Liaisons), and the unique cultural and geographical isolation of the island city (An Island Unto Itself). Through gritty narratives, the book paints a complex portrait of Mumbai, capturing its allure, danger, and moral ambiguity. It also highlights the diverse contributors who bring this noir-inspired vision of the city to life.