Ranthambhore : Fifty Iconic Years (Volume 1 & 2)
Fifty Iconic Years (Volume 1 & 2)
Valmik Thapar & Kairav Engineer
Ranthambhore is more than a tiger reserve – it is a living landscape shaped by time, memory, and the enduring presence of the wild. This landmark two-volume collector’s edition brings together 50 iconic years of rare photographs and remarkable encounters from one of the world’s most celebrated wildlife sanctuaries.
Tracing Ranthambhore’s transformation from an era when tigers were seldom seen to its emergence as a global symbol of conservation success, the volumes offer an intimate and immersive journey into the forest. Alongside iconic images of tigers, it captures leopards, bears, birds, and the rich ecological tapestry of the region, revealing moments of drama, tenderness, and survival.
Blending history, wildlife, and personal experience, the volumes draw on the work of over 125 photographers – naturalists, professionals, and long-time observers of the forest – whose images span generations, from early film photography to contemporary digital work. Together, they create a rare visual archive that reflects both the evolution of the landscape and the changing practice of wildlife photography itself.
Lavishly produced and deeply evocative, this two-volume set is a timeless record of a forest that continues to inspire awe and wonder.
Valmik Thapar (1952–2025): Valmik Thapar first went to Ranthambhore, in 1976, at the age of twenty-three. Since then he spent more than four decades serving the cause of wild India. He authored, co-authored and edited more than twenty-five books and made or presented nearly a dozen films for the BBC and several other television networks on the tiger and Indian flora and fauna. His books include Living with Tigers, Saving Wild India: A Blueprint for Change, Winged Fire, Wild Fire, and Tiger Fire. He created a major non-governmental organization dedicated to conserving wildlife, the Ranthambhore Foundation.
Kairav Engineer is an Indian business leader, wildlife photographer, and author best known for his role at Astral Limited, a major building materials company. He is well known for his passion for wildlife photography and conservation, and has published work (including a book on Ranthambore) that reflects his interest in nature and ecological preservation. A part of his creative output has been tied to conservation-focused efforts supported by Astral Foundation.
Volume 2: 356pp (Colour)
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