When The Tiger was King

The tiger is the largest living member of the cat family, but poaching and territorial encroachments are diminishing tiger populations to the extent of making them endangered. Before the tiger vanishes forever from the land which was once synonymous with tigers, let us at least celebrate its former majesty with When The Tiger was King, a book about tigers, that pays tribute to their fierce splendour and beauty. In this Rupa anthology, Ruskin Bond brings together some of the most adventurous and engaging tiger stories by master storytellers with a couple of charming tiger folktales from Asia. 

• The book celebrates the majesty of the endangered national animal – the tiger.
• An enjoyable cum informative read for readers of all ages.
• A complete package of adventure, thrill and enjoyment.
• Wonderful blend of contemporary tales and folklores.

About the Author
Ruskin Bond, well-known as one of India’s best-loved and most prolific writers, has been writing novels, poetry, essays, and short stories for over half a century now. Apart from this, over the years he has expertly compiled and edited a number of anthologies. A winner of many awards for his outstanding literary contribution, he has also been awarded the John Llewellyn Rhys Memorial Prize in 1957, the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1993 (for English writing in India) and the Padma Shri in 1999. Several of his stories, including The Blue Umbrella, have been made into memorable films.