IN PHOTOS: Discover Fort’s literary gem housing rare titles for seasoned readers

Updated On: 20 November, 2023 05:03 PM IST | Editor

In a time dominated by online retail giants, Wayword & Wise invites bibliophiles to immerse themselves in a carefully curated bookshop

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In a time dominated by online retail giants, Wayword & Wise invites bibliophiles to immerse themselves in a carefully curated bookshop

<p>Nestled at Ballard Estate, just a brief stroll from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, the bookstore was erected in 2016 with a mission to drive rare titles for seasoned readers</p>

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Nestled at Ballard Estate, just a brief stroll from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, the bookstore was erected in 2016 with a mission to drive rare titles for seasoned readers

<p> With a meticulous curation that was made after reviewing over 3,00,000 books – owner Atul Sud and curator Virat Chandok have crafted a haven for book lovers seeking a respite from the digital marketplace giants</p>

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With a meticulous curation that was made after reviewing over 3,00,000 books – owner Atul Sud and curator Virat Chandok have crafted a haven for book lovers seeking a respite from the digital marketplace giants

<p>Upon deep introspection, readers will have their interest piqued by books seldom found in Indian stores — which include ‘Mislaid’ by Nell Zink, a recent sensation in American literature; ‘Kitchen’ by Banana Yoshimoto; ‘The Book of Imaginary Beings’ by Jorge Luis Borges; the complete works of Primo Levi; numerous volumes of The Paris Review Interviews; and biographies of the Beats like Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac and Neal Cassady</p>

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Upon deep introspection, readers will have their interest piqued by books seldom found in Indian stores — which include ‘Mislaid’ by Nell Zink, a recent sensation in American literature; ‘Kitchen’ by Banana Yoshimoto; ‘The Book of Imaginary Beings’ by Jorge Luis Borges; the complete works of Primo Levi; numerous volumes of The Paris Review Interviews; and biographies of the Beats like Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac and Neal Cassady

<p>Amidst classics from culinary luminaries like Pooja Dhingra, Jamie Oliver and Anthony Bourdain, one discovers treasures like ‘Jerusalem: A Cookbook’, delving into the culinary tapestry of a land harmonising Muslim, Jewish, Arab, Christian and Armenian flavours. For music aficionados, the Kurt Cobain Journals reveal the intimate musings and creative outpourings of the iconic musician</p>

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Amidst classics from culinary luminaries like Pooja Dhingra, Jamie Oliver and Anthony Bourdain, one discovers treasures like ‘Jerusalem: A Cookbook’, delving into the culinary tapestry of a land harmonising Muslim, Jewish, Arab, Christian and Armenian flavours. For music aficionados, the Kurt Cobain Journals reveal the intimate musings and creative outpourings of the iconic musician

<p>What sets Wayword & Wise apart is its commitment to offering the unexpected. Rare gems from Pushkin Press, a publishing house seldom found in Mumbai, grace their shelves. Titles like Stefan Zweig`s ‘Journey Into The Past’ and ‘The Monocle Guide To Better Living’ beckon readers into uncharted territories of literature</p>

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What sets Wayword & Wise apart is its commitment to offering the unexpected. Rare gems from Pushkin Press, a publishing house seldom found in Mumbai, grace their shelves. Titles like Stefan Zweig`s ‘Journey Into The Past’ and ‘The Monocle Guide To Better Living’ beckon readers into uncharted territories of literature

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High tidal waves in Mumbai delay Lalbaugcha Raja`s visarjan