Book overview Raghu Rai was recommended for membership of the Magnum Photo Agency in 1973 by Henri Cartier-Bresson, and today he is one of the world's most acclaimed photographers.

 This book is a collection of his greatest color pictures of India from the last eighteen years. His images talk of the simple people-

the rituals and routines that make up the rhythm of their days, their spiritual fervor, and their dignity. It's a study of the unconscious artistry of their labor and their humble homes.