Delhi’s history series: 16 books capturing our city’s soul
For years, we’ve walked Delhi’s gullies to hear her secrets. Now, we’ve captured those stories on paper. Explore our 16-part book series, where history meets the heart of our city.
From walks to words, this is the heart of my project. I'm transforming 16 of my most unforgettable heritage walks into a series of books on Delhi's social history.
16 books, 16 stories. I've always followed the whispers of the city, and now I'm making sure those echoes get louder. This series is my tribute to Delhi's soul, launching soon.
I walked Delhi's soul, from the ruins of Mehrauli to the bazaars of Chandni Chowk. Now, I'm writing it down, creating a legacy of stories on paper for all history lovers.
Every walk I've led tells a story. These books go beyond dry history to hold memory, identity, and time itself. Discover tales of djinns, forgotten tombs, and the last lanterns of a fading era.
This isn't just a campaign; it's a memory mission. The city spoke, and I listened. This 16-book legacy series is my way of writing it all down, starting with Delhi.
I'm building something that holds the echoes of Delhi's past. This 16-part tribute to the city's soul is just the beginning of a larger story I want to tell.
Swipe to reveal what's hidden. For over a decade, I've brought Delhi alive through stories told on foot. Now, I'm creating a written archive of that living history.
The next chapter is here. This image reveals some of the titles in my upcoming 16-book series, including "The Djinn Tales," each one capturing the essence of a unique Delhi walk.
A legacy of stories, on paper. This series is a collaborative effort, inviting writers, researchers, and culture lovers to help archive Delhi's history together.
Revealing the hidden stories of Delhi, one book at a time. Each title in this series corresponds to an iconic walk, capturing its unique narrative and historical significance.
About From Walks to Words: Our Book Series
Each book in this series is printed on archival-quality 100+ GSM paper, designed to feel like a classic, weighty volume rather than a pamphlet. Whether you’re picking up a single volume like 'The Djinn Tales' or the full 16-volume collector’s set, you’re getting oral histories that haven't been written down anywhere else—not even in the textbooks.
Beyond the Textbooks
History isn't just dates of battles or the names of kings. It’s the whisper in a crumbling haveli, the qawwali echoing in a Nizamuddin alley, and the local myth of a djinn in Feroz Shah Kotla. That’s what we’ve been tracking for over a decade of walking Delhi. This book series is our attempt to bottle that magic and bring it to your bookshelf.
What You’re Holding
We didn’t just write these; we curated them from the ground up:
- Oral Histories: We interviewed locals, descendants, and elders to capture legends that were fading away.
- Visual Archive: Each book includes sketches, archival photos, and stylized maps of the neighborhoods we walk.
- Collector’s Design: If you go for the 16-volume set, you get a custom-rigid slipcase with gold-foil stamping, making it a proper bookshelf statement piece.
Pick Your Piece of Delhi
- Single Edition: Start with one precinct, like the Sufi trails or Mehrauli’s forgotten tombs. Each is a self-contained story.
- Heritage Walk Bundles: Want the full experience? Grab a bundle that includes the signed book and a guided 2-3 hour walk through the very location the book covers. You walk the streets, then you take the memory home.
This is a living archive. If you have a story, a family legend, or a memory of a Delhi lane, tell us. We’re building this library with you, not just for you.
Delhi Walks
We’ve spent the better part of a decade chasing stories through Delhi’s narrow lanes. These books are our way of making sure the echoes of the city don't just fade away when our walks end.
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