‘Zero and Beyond’ by S K Mishra and edited by Khushi Mishra, is a pictorial odyssey, a journey back in and through time, as the author traverses the geographical and historical landscape of Madhya Pradesh, starting at Ujjain, ancient India’s Zero Meridian, to 30 other locations, abounding in history, heritage and stories. The aim of the author is to use the frame of his personal experiences that are in the form of his memories and photographs, to synthesize the histories, places and stories associated with these locations.
Madhya Pradesh, the heartland of India, provided the ‘time’ and space for this exploration, with its destinations serving as the perfect laboratory for capturing their essence, be it their sacredness, antiquity or wilderness. This book is meant to be a gateway, very much like the number ‘Zero’, so that you are inspired to go beyond the form of what you see and read, to embark on your unique journey, to any one or more of these destinations.
You can view a preview of the book here.
