Konkani filmbook: Seeking sponsors I am personally assisting Goan journalist/writer Isidore Dantas publish a book in Romi Konkani script on Konkani films (31 to date). See more information on Isidore and the book below. It is a monumental effort and treasure trove of valuable information covering all 31 celluloid Konkani films made to date (music, songs, actors/actresses, etc.). A scholarly and well-researched book which belongs in every Goan household, this book is destined to be a classic.
The book is yet to be published given the challenge of the traditional model to sell Goans books (they are rarely profitable which discourages Goan authors from publishing). As a means to be creative and innovative to make the publishing model work in this case and to make this a community effort, I am appealing to the larger public to help with funds for publishing the book. If any one is willing to donate to the publishing costs in any amount in excess of US $100, their name or in memory of someone will be listed as a sponsor in the book in a tasteful manner. This way your association with such an iconic classic and legendary book will be there for posterity. Please note that one or two sponsors could cover the cost of publishing the book, but a community effort is more appealing. Now is the time for Goans to actually help, rather than keyboard about all the ills that affect Goa while doing nothing. Do something now. Do it for Goa. Be a part of Goan history. Please email me at georgejpi...@yahoo.com and let me know. The deadline for Sponsorship closes March 10, 2010. Thank you. George ___________________________ ISIDORE DANTAS - brief profile: I have been writing to Konkani magazines from the age of eleven. At present I am 62. I have contributed to Aitarachem Vachop, Udentechem Nekhetr, Vauraddeancho Ixtt, Sot, Divtti, The Goan Sports Weekly, Gulab, Poddbimb. I now regularly write for Jivit in Roman script and for Uzvadd in Devnagri script. Whenever time permits I contribute to Goa Today, Gomantak Times and Sunaparant. My first book on Konkani proverbs was released in September 2007 entitled Vozram-a treasure trove of Konkani adages with English interpretation at the hands of the Goa Chief Minister. In October 2008, I was awarded the Al Jerry Braganza Award for the work on Konkani films again at the hands of Goa CM. Besides this, I regularly contribute to Akashwani, Mumbai. I have also written the sub-titles for the Konkani film DVD Bhuianrantlo Monis. The research work on celluloid Konkani films which I now wish to publish consists of about 300 pages with about 250 photographs. It comprises of information on all 31 Konkani celluloid films produced so far in Goa, Karnataka and Maharashtra. It includes Black... produced in Kuwait and also the latest Poltoddcho Monis which won award at the Toronto Festival. The book contains 101 songs out of which 85 are with music notes. The book also consists of a chapter on Konkani people who have contributed to Bollywood.
