Published: Aug. 03, 2012
Words: 57,784 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781476080192

Short description

In this engaging memoir, a homeless American artist flees New York to backpack across India. Armed with a wry sense of humor and boundless curiosity, he crisscrosses a dazzling, fragile, complicated country. Alternately joyous and wistful, "Lost Among The Marigolds" describes an unforgettable journey, an amazing land, and the wondrous complexities of the human condition.

Extended description

In this engaging memoir, a homeless American artist flees New York to backpack across India. Armed with a wry sense of humor and boundless curiosity, he crisscrosses a dazzling, fragile, complicated country. Alternately joyous and wistful, "Lost Among The Marigolds" describes an unforgettable journey, an amazing landscape, and the wondrous complexities of the human condition. Travel with the author through the thrilling chaos of Mumbai and the burning ghats of Varanasi, from the monkey-ridden temples of Jaipur to the colorful slums of Kolkata.

Corey Michael Smithson is a multi-media artist currently living in Brooklyn. His work explores various dimensions of queerness, identity, gender, eroticism, self-expression, biology, history, beauty, shock, fear, and love. He has dedicated his life to the service of art.

Tags

gay, queer, humor, memoir, backpacking, artist, india, diary, mumbai, anecdotes, goa, bangalore, culture clash, travel essays, rajasthan, travel abroad, indian art, jaipur, agra, india backpackers, hijra, travel experiences, varanasi, kolkata, travel in india, india travels, travel comedy

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Review by: Paul Eade on March 06, 2013 :
Simply the best book about travelling through India (or really any place) that I have EVER read. Mr. Smithson takes you there holding your hand and heart through these reverent (and irreverent) experiences. This should be a movie. Honest...Witty...Engaging!
(reviewed long after purchase)

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