Step into the irresistible world of Tarini Khuro?the witty, eccentric, unflappable adventurer whose life reads like one long, outrageous anecdote. Whether he is single-handedly outsmarting a venomous scorpion and an even more venomous twelve-year-old prankster in Ajmer before landing in the middle of a terrifying dacoity or spending a night in a haunted hunting lodge, calmly interviewing a ghost at midnight or travelling across India as manager to a master magician, Uncle Tarini never fails to enthral his young listeners. For the first time, all fifteen Uncle Tarini stories appear together in this complete English translation, bringing Satyajit Ray?s inimitable humour, warmth and sense of wonder to a new generation of readers. This collector?s gift edition also features rare, original artworks by Satyajit Ray, offering a glimpse into the creative universe of one of India?s most celebrated storytellers and filmmakers. A treasure for Ray admirers and lovers of classic storytelling alike, The Curious World of Uncle Tarini celebrates boundless imagination and the everlasting joy of stories.