About the Author

Sam Miller was born in London in 1962. He studied history at Cambridge University and politics at London University's School of Oriental and African Studies, before joining the BBC. In the early nineties he was a BBC World Service correspondent in Delhi. He returned to Delhi in 2002, where he now runs media projects for the BBC World Service Trust, and also works as a TV commentator, journalist, and book reviewer. He is married to Shireen and they have two children, Zubin and Roxana.

Reviews

*Named a Best Travel Book of the Year by "The""Guardian" (UK)*"Sam Miller has created a book that is both a quest and a love letter, and one which is as pleasingly eccentric and anarchic as its subject." --William Dalrymple, author of "City of Djinns, " in his "Books of the Year" for the "New Statesman" (UK)"As a modern-day flaneur, Miller makes laser-sharp observations of the city's architecture and inhabitants, talking to everyone from university professors to ragpickers." --"Lonely Planet Magazine ""A walking encyclopedia on contemporary Delhi." --"India"" Today""["Delhi" is] a revelation. . . . The liveliest of city travelogues." --"Literary Review "(UK)"Miller's talent is dizzying and his narrative a rich accomplishment. I walked miles in Delhi--without moving an inch." --"The Times" (UK)"A thoroughly entertaining book . . . about a fascinating city." --"Financial Times" (UK)"[An] erudite, comical portrait of a city. . . . An entertaining and thoughtful book." --"Evening Standard" (UK)