To Goanet - I spent an enjoyable evening with Vasco Pinho today in Panjim. He has recently released his latest work "Goa, our Goa - a faithful account of yesteryear" (Rs 495/-, self-published; Email: vascopi...@bsnl.in) This is a delightful collection of snack-sized vignettes. Cyril D'Cunha has reviewed the book in today's Herald (Sun, Jan 30).
I have written about Vasco-bab earlier (* see link below). He is a type that is now increasingly rare in Goa - the old world gentleman. He maintains a low profile. Not for him the fanfare accompanying book releases, or other stunts to draw attention to himself. All his volumes have been self-published. I hope an organization like Goa Sudharop can rope him in for one of their events. These books deserve to be read by all Goans (and other people interested in Goa as it was until recently). I haven't had time to read the book (I got my signed copy only this evening), but the cover jacket caught my attention. It features a collage of photographs of the store boards in Panjim that retain Portuguese signage (like Casa, Loja, Agençia etc etc). Very clever touch, that. * See - http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/2010-July/196313.html Regards, r
