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A Bird on My Windowsill is a reflective work of poetry and prose by actor, director and writer Manav Kaul. Its publisher describes it as a collection of personal memories and observations touching on relationships, travel, favourite authors and creative work—not as a step-by-step art instruction manual.
What is A Bird on My Windowsill about?
Penguin Random House India presents the book through reflections on Kaul’s life and the experiences that inform his writing, theatre direction and acting. Its subjects include a long-lost love, people he has encountered while travelling, authors he admires and the impulses behind creative work. The book moves between poetry and prose rather than setting out a single narrative or a practical sequence of lessons.
Penguin’s book description introduces its approach with the line, “In Manav’s world, memories are like little birds perched upon the windowsill of time.” The publisher’s 2023 catalogue calls it “A kaleidoscope of memories, thoughts and events woven in a word-tapestry.” These are publisher descriptions, not quotations from an interview with Kaul. Read Penguin Random House India’s book description or view its October–December 2023 catalogue.
Is it a guide for artists?
The phrase “introspective guide for every artist” can describe the book’s reflective interest in creative life, but the publisher’s synopsis does not establish it as a formal guide. It describes personal writing about memory and experience alongside Kaul’s work in the arts; it does not promise exercises, a curriculum or step-by-step instruction. Readers looking for an artist’s personal reflections may find that framing useful, while those seeking a how-to manual should not assume that is what the book offers.
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Who is Manav Kaul?
Penguin Random House India describes Kaul as an actor, director and writer, and says he was born in Baramulla, Kashmir. The publisher’s presentation connects the book’s recollections to his life and creative work across writing, theatre direction and acting.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Formats, editions and ISBNs
The publisher and distributor list three format identifiers. The hardback and audio editions appear on Penguin Random House India’s listing; the North American distributor identifies a separate trade-paper edition.
| Format and listing | Publication details | ISBN |
|---|---|---|
| India hardback, Ebury Press (Penguin Random House India) | 200 pages; publisher-listed publication month October 2023; listed MRP ₹499, which is not a current retail-price guarantee. | 9780143464624 |
| Audiobook, Penguin Audio (Penguin Random House India) | 249-minute runtime. | 9789357087759 |
| Trade paper, North American distributor listing | 200 pages; IPG lists October 2023 publication and rights for the US, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. | 9780143464648 |
Edition and territory matter when searching or ordering: the trade-paper ISBN differs from the India hardback and audio ISBNs. The distributor’s listing is available from Independent Publishers Group. Current availability and retailer prices are not established by these catalogue listings.
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