3 Rays is like exploring the Mother Earth, and finding the rare treasures-Gulzar, poet, lyricist and film-makerSatyajit Rays work is like a beautiful scene from nature, and thats the reason we get lost in his beautiful art -Shoojit Sircar, film-makerRays magic, the simple poetry of his images and their emotional impact, will always stay with me-Martin Scorsese, film director, producer, screenwriter and actorSatyajit Rays artifice and honesty set him apart from other film directors-The GuardianSatyajit Rays world of restless watchfulness and nuance-The New York TimesThe quiet but deep observation ... have impressed me greatly-Akira Kurosawa, film-makerThe most anticipated book on the centenary birth anniversary of Satyajit RayAn amazingly brilliant collection of Satyajit Rays previously unpublished autobiographical writings, illustrations, fictions and non-fictionsA collectors item, 3 Rays is a source of delight for every readerSatyajit Ray (1921-1992), through his life, philosophy and works offered a unique aesthetic sensibility, which took Indian cinema, art and literature to a new height. An ace designer, music composer, illustrator and a gifted writer, Ray gave us the awe-inspiring sleuth Feluda, and the maverick scientist, Professor Shonku-two iconic characters loved and revered by millions of readers.On the occasion of his centenary birth anniversary, 3 Rays: Stories from Satyajit Ray, the first book in The Penguin Ray Library series, opens a window to the brilliance of this Renaissance man. With more than forty stories and poems along with many unpublished works, autobiographical writings and illustrations by Ray, this volume offers a unique glimpse into Rays creative genius.
