Item Tag: Art, Fiction

MUHAMMAD JUKI’S SHANAMAH OF FIRDAUSI

Brand new in the shrink wrap. This will make a great gift. This study focuses on a particular manuscript of Firdausi’s epic poem the Shahnamah produced in the late 1440s for the Timurid Muhammad Juki, seventh son of Shah Rukh. The manuscript contains thirty-one exquisite miniature paintings depicting scenes from the epic and is regarded by some as the finest surviving Persian illustrated manuscript. This monograph, the first complete study of the manuscript, provides a detailed analysis of the cycle of illustrations, and is accompanied by a commentary on the manuscript notes by A.H. Morton, which offers telling insights into the practices of the Mughal library where it was kept for many years.

Atomic Habits by James Clear – Non Fiction – Paperback

“Atomic Habits” by James Clear is a First Edition nonfiction paperback published in 2018 by USA. The book, aimed at young adults and adults, covers topics such as help, self-improvement, industry, personal development, and self-help. It features illustrations and is based on the genres of economics, personal & professional development, psychology & help, mind, body & spirit. The book, with an enigmatic expressionist and enlightenment literary movement, offers insights on how small changes can lead to big improvements in one’s habits and overall well-being.