Synopses & Reviews
When the Big Apple no longer felt big enough, Dave Prager and his wife, Jenny, moved to a city of sixteen million people—with seemingly twice as many honking horns. Living and working in Delhi, the couple wrote about their travails and discoveries on their popular blog Our Delhi Struggle. This book, all new, is Daves top-to-bottom account of a megacity he describes as simultaneously ecstatic, hallucinatory, feverish, and hugely energizing. Weaving together useful observations and hilarious anecdotes, he covers what you need to know to enjoy the city and discover its splendors: its sprawling layout,some favorite sites, the food, the markets, and the challenges of living in or visiting a city that presents every human extreme at once. Among his revelations: secrets that every Delhiite knows, including the key phrase for successfully negotiating with any shopkeeper; the most fascinating neighborhoods, and the trendiest; the realities behind common stereotypes; tips for enjoying street food and finding hidden restaurants, as well as navigating the transportation system; and the nuances of gestures like the famous Indian head bobble. Delirious Delhi is at once tribute to a great world city and an invitation to explore. Read it, and youll want to book the next flight!
Review
"Full of useful—and often hilarious—information." Times of India
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"His investigations are acute and amusing. . . . Expats [in Delhi]: send this to your friends abroad to give them an idea of what you’re going through." Time Out Delhi
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"There are passages of great sensitivity and superb writing. . . . Foreigners who intend to spend time in urban India . . . will be grateful for Dave Prager’s book." Outlook Traveller
Synopsis
Called the “fullest, most vivid portrait of a city in years” (New York Times Magazine), here is an entertaining and insight-filled exploration of India’s dynamic capital.
About the Author
Dave Prager is a writer, copywriter, and humorist and the author of Poop Culture. His articles and essays have been published in The New York Times, Whole Earth Review, and ArtByte Magazine among others, and he has appeared on NPR, the BBC, and National Geographic TV. He now lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife and daughter.