Following Fish: Travels Around The Indian Coast | Winner Of The 2010 Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize | Fifteenth Anniversary Edition

Content Is Presented As Story-Led Reportage—Nine Stand-Alone Essays That, Together, Map The Coast With Texture And Nuance. Each Piece Dives Into A Distinct Locale And Practice, From The Medicinal Fish Preparations Of Hyderabad To The Hilsa Tradition Of West Bengal, And From Gujarat’S Traditional Boat-Building To Kerala’S Toddy Economy. The Reading Experience Is Immersive, Anchored In Sensory Detail And Social Insight, Inviting You To Move Fluidly From Port Towns To Inland Kitchens And Back To The Shoreline.

For Readers Seeking Cultural Understanding And Environmental Awareness, The Collection Weaves Themes Of Modern Pressures On Traditional Livelihoods, The Rise Of Commercial Fishing, And The Changing Face Of Coastal Life. It Presents Concepts Such As Culinary Heritage, Artisanal Craft, Trade Networks, And Ecological Concerns In Accessible, Engaging Prose—Making Learning Feel Like A Voyage Rather Than A Classroom Assignment.

• Nine Evocative Essays Offering Intimate Portraits Of India's Coastal Communities
• Explores Foodways, Crafts, Trade, And How Tradition Adapts To Modernity
• Vivid, Sensory Writing With Clear, Accessible Storytelling
• Thoughtful Reflections On Environmental Challenges And Cultural Resilience
• Gives Readers A Nuanced Understanding Of The Diversity Along The Coast
• Encourages Curiosity About Regional Cuisines And Livelihoods
• Structured As A Guided Exploration With Individual Takes On Each Place

After Finishing, Readers Gain A Richer Appreciation For The Coastal Mosaic Of India—Its People, Flavors, Crafts, And Economies. The Collection Cultivates Curiosity, Empathy, And A Lasting Sense Of Connection To The Sea And The Communities It Sustains.