People of the year: These biographies are all set to rule bookshelves in 2023

Shilpa ShahThe Shoemakerrsquos Stitchcoming in NA Niyogi BooksThe intricate chainstitch embroideries of Gujaratrsquos mochi community are found in museums and private collections all over the world but their craftsmanship is rarely explored from their perspective Shah delves into the history of chainstitch embroidery in the country and its deep connections to the shoemaker communityMark TullyA Lucky Man The Memoirs of a RadiowalaComing in NA Speaking TigerTully who was known as the voice of the BBC in South Asia writes of his encounters with the biggest and most intriguing newsmakers of the subcontinent In this memoir he discusses meeting Indira and Rajiv Gandhi Morarji Desai Charan Singh Devi Lal Narasimha Rao LK Advani and Mujibur RehmanArtwork from the book Pic courtesyJadavpur University PressA graphic anthologyFamine TalesComing in late JanuaryJadavpur University PressWith cover art by Debkumar Mitra the anthology seeks to bring to light a selection of lesserknown stories of famine from India and Britain The tales have been depicted by patachitrakars and graphic artistsDr Thomas MathewRatan Tata The Authorised BiographyComing in NA HarperCollinsHerersquos an account of the muchcelebrated icon but private person Ratan Tata His authorised biography spans 85 years mdash from his birth and growingup years to joining the Tatas as a junior building his career from the ground up and consolidating the Tata Group by overcoming several hurdles and challengesGauri KhanMy Life In DesignComing in NA EburyHaving built an illustrious career in interior design Gauri Khan reveals the secret to finding that perfect balance between her design sensibilities and specific factors in her clientsrsquo briefs She believes in marrying the functional with the luxurious while paying attention to detailPrahlad KakkarAdman MadmanComing in NA HarperCollinsAd guru restaurateur and food connoisseur Prahlad Kakkar delves into the nittygritty of the trade the basics of building thriving brands and how it all started with a young chap reaching Mumbai Central station with a princely sum of Rs 300 in 1971Rahul AkerkarBiting Off More Than I Can ChewComing in NA HarperCollinsWhile discussing what it takes to become a worldclass chef Akerkar lists out his culinary adventures that have taught him the workings of the industryAnanya GhoshAuthorised Biography of Manoj BajpayeeComing in NA RupaWas Manoj Bajpayee keen to become a part of the Bollywood coterie Being an outsider how did he navigate and emerge as an icon in the Hindi film industry How did he deal with the setbacks and analcohol problem to find spirituality The actorrsquos first authorised biography will address these questionsDr Pinky AnandCases That Changed IndiaComing in NA RupaThis book studies the cases and litigations that have given the nation pause and the outcomes of which have transformed Indian society and polity in unimaginable ways Itrsquos a significant text in the contemporary context where questions regarding the judiciary are being raised in various quartersSrinath RaoMeow Meow The Incredible True Story of Baby PatankarComing in NA HarperCollinsLearn about Shashikala aka Baby Patankar who tipped the police about her constable boyfriendrsquos involvement in drugs Unearthing new facts about the case this book gives a blowbyblow account of Babyrsquos capture and the investigation that followedAn illustrated page from the picture book Pic courtesyAdiDev PressPervin Saket Devika OzaHumour with Mario MirandaComing in NAAdiDev PressThe master cartoonist was also known for his sharp sense of humour This picture book will give kids a taste of humour by unpacking Mirandarsquos colourful yet valuebased life in verseTreasure in the cityGet ready for the first full appearance of Adam Warlock HIM in the last golden age comic ever printed only at The Comic Book Store in BandraKiddie readsA Day at the MuseumBy Anu ChowdhurySorabjee Anwar ChitrakarPratham BooksAfo and IBy Canato JimoPratham BooksMaithili and the MinotaurForest of Forgotten FearsBy CG Salamander Rajiv EipePuffinSalim Ali for ChildrenBy Zai WhitakerHachette