Title Senaka Author Harsha Bhatkal About the Book Senaka is one of Sri Lanka’s premier artists. His work can only be described as prolific, focusing on the plight of Sri Lanka’s natural rainforests. He combines his passion for art with his love for nature and exerts them to reinforce awareness about the prevailing situation of the […]
Title Sanctuary Author Isuru Gunasekera and Somanath Fernando About the Book A photographic tribute to Sri Lanka’s enchanting wilderness by talented wildlife photographers Isuru Gunasekera and Somanath Fernando The choice of name is linked to its original meaning denoting a sacred place of safety and holiness which must be treated with respect and devotion. This […]
Title The Pearl Author Wasiru Rasu Gajaman About the Book The Pearl is Wasiri Rasu Gajaman’s first coffee table book, a collection of stunning nature and wildlfe photographs, shot in Sri Lanka. He has been involvied with photography since 2005 and has visited many scenic, hidden locations in Sri Lanka. He has explored the country […]
Title Paradise Lost: Persia from Above Author Georg Gerster About the Book In 1976 and 1978, aerial photographer Georg Gerster had the rare opportunity to record the landscape of Iran on over 100 flights and 300 flying hours. This unique photographic project resulted in a near complete documentation of the major archaeological sites and important […]
Title Kandy- A Sketch Book Author Weerakkodige Vasantha Perera About the Book ‘Kandy A Sketchbook’ is a timely reminder needed to protect the vanishing heritage of Kandy, the last kingdom of Sri Lanka. Kandy – a sketch book, essentially an interesting collection of monochrome and colourful sketches accompanied by effortless descriptions, is yet another reflection […]
Title Jaffna Heritage Publisher New National Trust – Sri Lanka publication About the Book This publication completes the National Trust- Sri Lanka series on the North and East with publications on Mannar, Batticaloa and Island of Islands in response to many requests from the public. The orange-red cover reminds of Jaffna’s chaya root heritage as […]
Title Jaffna – A Sketch Book Author Weerakkodige Vasantha Perera About the Book Jaffna – a sketch book, published in May 2008, was Vasantha’s first book which I incidentally picked up from a book store since the book seemed a refreshing twist to many of the books on display. “Cities arise, they exist, they flourish […]
Title India House Colombo – Portrait of a Residence Drawings Laki Senanayake
Author R. K. De Silva and W. G. M. Beumer Language English Summary A Comprehensive Work of Pictorial Reference With Selected Eye-Witness Accounts ‘The Dutch were the second of the three European powers whose occupying presence had far-reaching effects on Sri Lankan life and culture. Dr R K de Silva, whose pioneering Early Prints of […]
Title Habitat: Vernacular Architecture for a Changing Planet Author Sandra Piesik
Title H A Karunaratne – Anoli Perera Author Anoli Perera About the Book The Father of Sri Lankan Abstract Art H.A. Karunaratne’s 60 years of work which narrates a concept, vision and experiential engagement with abstraction is artfully captured in a 220-page publication by Taprobane Collection, penned by Artist and Co-founder of the Theertha International […]
Title Ghosts of the Deep – Diving the shipwrecks of Sri Lanka Author Dharshana Jayawardena About the Book Get your hands on a one-of-a-kind book about the ancient shipwrecks of Sri Lanka authored by a leading underwater photographer and a shipwreck explorer in Sri Lanka. Learn about the ship’s history, where it came from, and […]
Title Geoffrey Manning Bawa – Decolonizing Architecture Author Dr. Shanthi Jayewardene About the Author Shanti Jayewardene has a Dip. Arch. and MSc. in the History of Modern Architecture from University College London and a DPhil. in Modern History from the University of Oxford. Her area of interest is the intersection of imperial and South Asian […]
