First ever coffee table book on Indian Racing to be launched on Sunday
Posted on - 15 Apr 2016
First ever coffee table book on Indian Racing to be launched on Sunday
In a monumental effort, the first ever coffee table book on the history of Indian racing, authored by Lynn Deas, will be launched on Sunday in the paddock.
Lynn has been bringing out the well known Racing World magazine for years, and is India’s only journal on Indian racing. With the backing of The Turf Authorities of India, Horse Racing in India: A Royal Legacy, has been produced after years of research and the final product is tribute to her painstaking efforts.
“I have seen an initial copy, and it is outstanding in every aspect”, commented Vivek Jain, head of the RWITC’s marketing group, and who had encouraged Lynn to go through this daunting task. “From the quality of photographs, memorabilia over the years, the content covering the growth of the sport, and its pan-India coverage has never been attempted ever before on this scale, and is a coffee table book of world standard”, added Mr Jain.
Ms Deas will present the book to the Chairman of the RWITC after the 6.30 race on Sunday, and then will host a wine-n-cheese cocktail thereafter to celebrate the launch, sign copies and when the first copies will be up for sale.
HORSE RACING IN INDIA
A ROYAL LEGACY
Lynn Deas
Welcome to the exciting world of horse racing. A sport that has been around for centuries, exists on every continent, is enjoyed by diverse cultures and is gloriously steeped in tradition.
Charting the hitherto untold story of Indian horse racing, Horse Racing in India: A Royal Legacy is a monumental effort to illustrate the glorious history of Indian racing. It recalls with detail content and breathtaking photographs, the lustre and old world charm of the sport as it used to be and testifies the passion that is still held for the sport in India.
The reader is taken on a fascinating journey through two centuries. This book offers a panoramic view of the sports existence of horse racing in India.
Hardbound with a dust jacket and slipcase the book will soon be available at leading bookstalls all over India. Price: `6000; £75; $115 HB
A copy of the book will be handed over to the Chairman Royal Western India Turf Club Ltd in the paddock after the 6.30 race on 17 April 2016. This is part of a pan-India launch that will take place at all other racing centres.
