Notionpress proudly presents author Amar Ramesh with his captivating book 'Stones and Stories'

July 12, 2016 - PRLog -- India is a country so vast and diverse. Its rich history is a culmination of the myriad of dynasties that prevailed in India. Each empire that ruled the Indian soil left an architectural legacy that stands the test of time, as a testimony to our past. One such architectural marvel that still stands tall as a symbol of architecture, religion, spirituality, and prosperity is the Kanchi Kailasanathar temple. Built approximately 1300 years ago during the Pallava dynasty, the temple stands timeless, offering visitors a glimpse of the region's glorious past. And photographer Amar Ramesh has beautifully brought out the magnificence of the temple through his book Stones & Stories, which is a photographical depiction of the temple's majesty. Stones and Stories is a coffee table book published by Notion Press, which is now available to readers all over the world.

The author, who has also featured in the First Book podcast (https://notionpress.com/academy/amar-ramesh-on-how-he-published-his-two-coffee-table-books/), shares that there is art, people, divinity, architecture, chaos and calmness existing in this magical space that stood time. When you look close, you can see that every pillar, every single painting on the walls, the sculptures, and the pathways all have a story to tell. And Amar Ramesh's book is all about bringing out the stories in a visual form to readers. One of the main intentions of the book is to captivate readers through the photographs and make them visit the temple to live the splendor and the grandeur of it.

The book starts by explaining readers how the concept of structural stone temples rose in the Pallavan era. It brings to light how they would have erected gigantic structures and carved out monoliths at a time when there was no assistance from technology and precision instruments. The book then shows images of the sculptures (both that are in excellent conditions and those ravaged by time), paintings on the walls of the temple, and inscriptions of historical facts. The book will not just take you on a visual journey across time but will enlighten you on the history and stories that went behind the construction of the temple as well. Come be part of the celebration of the glorious past, come be part of Stones and Stories.

After a run at his stable software career in the United States, his decision to quit and pursue photography was more than a career move; it was his inert passion to travel and explore the world that made him follow his heart. "Land of Temples" was where it all started. It was his personal project where he traversed through the temples of this country and documented them in pictures. It was then that he developed a strong love for heritage and temple architecture. He then found Studio A, a creative wedding photography firm based out of Chennai.With people and emotions as his forte, he moved on to find Cambyte (Learning Portal for Photography), Toodle (Kids photography firm) and BIG short films (Social Stories documentation). Amar constantly travels to document people, places, and culture in every region, and aims to bring out the hidden stories. Finding inspiration from the grandness of the universe, his love for the temple architecture found a new meaning in Stones & Stories - The Timeless Kanchi Kailasanathar temple. This is his first coffee table book, a photo journey through the Pallava architectural marvel.

Notion Press has been the backbone of many authors' growth by providing them with its unique Author Incubation Program, which provides the right platform to get published and sell a number of copies in the market. It has been acknowledged by many as a very helpful tool to showcase their talent in this very challenging field of books and publishing.