As you see below, a search for items on Nissim Ezekiel in the “Bombay Poets” section at Cornell University Library, seems to show a slightly larger collection than is at the Library of University of Bombay (now called University of Mumbai):
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Though sadly there is not yet any direct contact at present between Pippa Rann Books and Ms Saranya Subramanian, PRB is most interested to see the following news – and perhaps anyone researching especially the relationship between Ezekiel and his urban environment may wish to get in touch with Ms. Subramanian?
https://www.thegoan.net/goa-inshorts/%EF%BB%BFenglish-tygers-from-chowgule-college-attend-kala-ghoda-arts-and-literary-festival/109105.html
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Little seems to be known of the series of 10 programmes for Indian TV (presumably Doordarshan?) in 1970, titled “The Art of India“, presented by Nissim Ezekiel, which explored the history, aesthetics and significance of architecture, folk art, painting, sculpture, and textiles. Apparently, the series was well received by critics and the public, and it showcased Ezekiel’s erudition, eloquence and enthusiasm for the artistic
The P. Lal Papers at the British Library in London include letters from Nissim Ezekiel to P. Lal from 1963 to 1999,and discuss poetry, politics, culture, and personal matters. The John Press Archive at the University of Leeds in the UK has a collection of letters, discussing poetry, literature and personal matters, written by Nissim Ezekiel between1952 and 2004 to John Press, the British
Thanks to Kavita Ezekiel Mendonca for the information regarding the PDF of the interview between Toni Patel and Nissim Ezekiel. From another correspondent, we now have the following information: ‘Originally, the interview was published in the “Facts and News” newsletter published by the Theatre Development Centre at the NCPA (National Centre of the Performing Arts) in
A most interesting portrait of Nissim Ezekiel in the context of his work in the theatre appears in https://www.mumbaitheatreguide.com/dramas/features/nissim_ezekiel.pdf Can anyone help to identify who owns the copyright in that interview now? Presumably the copyright belongs jointly to the Literary Estates of Nissim Ezekiel and of Toni Patel? But perhaps that was “work done for
A most interesting portrait of Nissim Ezekiel in the context of his work in the theatre Read More »
Are there other photos of him, in albums or photo galleries, which could be shared on the Research pages of the Pippa Rann Books website? Do please send them with the relevant copyright permission to publisher@pipparannbooks.com Further, if there are nuggets from memories of Ezekiel, whether at Festivals or on other occasions, that you would
