Books

EMANUELE SCANZIANI

‘With Tara, I like to explore different topics and styles of drawing. This project popped into life by itself. At first, I didn't know why I was doing this. But, afterwards, I discovered that some of the poses were benefitting my health. And, looking back, it also made me smile’

Freelance Italian artist and Auroville resident Emanuele Scanziani was chosen by Tara Books publishers Gita Wolf and Sirish Rao to illustrate Metamorphosis, a book that portrays yogic asanas such as the Downward-Facing Dog or the King Cobra through fantastic yet accurate drawings, turning the human form into a lion, snake, scorpion or stone bridge. The text, by Jennifer Abel, describes both the physical pose and the imaginative, meditative essence of the asana, so it is possible to enjoy this book just for its art, or to use it to learn, or practice, yoga. Metamorphosis will be released in October, 2008.