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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (ANK)
Mangaluru, Jan 22: Adam Clapham, retired documentary producer of BBC, is set to release a book titled 'A village in South India', which is based upon the culture and tradition of coastal region on January 29, in London.
Addressing the media here on Tuesday, January 22, Adam Clapham said, "I visited this coastal belt in the year 2002 and I bought a house at Hosabettu in Suratkal on lease. In 2011 I shifted to an old-fashioned house at Katpadi besides the Udyavar River. I have done a lot of documentaries related to India and wanted to stay in coastal region,"
"Kochi or Mangaluru were my choices to reside. Since I had heard a lot about Mangaluru and its variety of culture and tradition, I opted to reside here. During this period, I came across several traditions of Mangaluru like Kambala, cock fight, deity and many more. As I am retired from BBC, I managed to write this book,” Adam said.
“Mangaluru is full of vitality and joy, filled with the excitement of festivals such as Navaratri, Dasara, weddings, fireworks and fun. 'A Village in South India', will be released on January 29, at Foyles Bookshop in London," informed Adam,. .
"This is my fourth book and second one on India. First one is 'Beware Falling Coconut'" Adam concluded.
Environmentalist Dinesh Holla and Naveen were present during the press meet,
About 'A Village in South India'
The book has 100 pages with 14 chapters consisting about Kambala, cock fight, Deepavali, Navaratri, Yakshagana and many more.
About Adam Clapham
Adam Clapham has worked as a television documentary producer for the BBC and as an independent producer for more than 30 years. He has made many documentaries in India.
For 20 years Adam Clapham was a director and producer of BBC television, responsible for Man Alive Braden's week, Aristocrats and Americans. Later he set up Griffin Productions, making many documentaries in India and a children's series for the BBC based on Anita Desai's novel, 'The Village by the Sea'. Adam is the author of a non-fiction book titled 'Beware Falling Coconuts' which reflects his love for India. He has also written 'As Nature Intended' and a memoire, 'Blood on the carpet'.