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Ramananda Chatterjee, The Golden Book of Tagore: A Homage to Rabindranath Tagore from India and the World in Celebration of His Seventieth Birthday, Calcutta: Golden Book Committee, 1931, 1st edition

xx, (2), pp. 374, (2), 30 plates including 1 Frontispiece [Photogravure portrait of Tagore, after a photograph by Martin Vos], 29 plates, many of them tipped-in colour plates [with tissue guards carrying title and artist's name] by Abanindranath Tagore, Nandalal Bose, Asit Kumar Haldar, A D Thomas, Gaganendranath Tagore, Samarendranath Gupta, Abdur Rahman Chughtai and Ramendranath Chakraborty. Others are reproductions of works by a Chinese and a Japanese artist, portraits of Tagore done by eminent Indian and Western artists and early photographs of Tagore; bound in silk with a roundel in red and golden vegetal design pasted on the cover. A paper title ticket pasted on spine, most pages remain uncut along the top edge, new end papers. Facsimile reproduction of a handwritten and signed letter by Tagore on Santiniketan letterhead relating to the publication pasted on front pastedown.
11.75 x 9 x 2 in (30 x 23 x 5 cm)

This is the 405th edition of a limited edition of 1500 copies of the 1st edition.

The last page states that the blocks for the illustrations in the book were engraved and printed at U. Ray & Sons, Calcutta, a firm that was owned by the family of Satyajit Ray. There is a complete list of Founders and Subscribers at the end. Many from the USA including Thomas J Watson (IBM) and others.

In 1931, to honour the 70th birthday of Rabindranath Tagore, one of the most revered literary figures of the 20th century, Ramananda Chatterjee curated a remarkable volume: The Golden Book of Tagore. This commemorative anthology, published by the Golden Book Committee in Calcutta, brings together an array of tributes from admirers across India and around the globe.

The Golden Book of Tagore is a heartfelt homage to the multifaceted genius of Tagore: poet, playwright, musician, artist, and philosopher. The collection features essays, poems, and reflections from an illustrious assembly of contributors, including writers, scholars, and dignitaries like Gandhi, Nehru, Einstein, Yeats, André Gide and Theodore Dreiser, Henri Bergson, Albert Einstein, Robert Frost, Thomas Mann, George Bernard Shaw, H G Wells and Romain Rolland who collectively celebrate Tagore's unparalleled contributions to literature, art, and education. The book contains many beautiful tipped in painting/photos and there are sections from various countries and individuals from around the world, many in their native language.

This richly illustrated volume not only reflects on Tagore’s literary and artistic achievements but also highlights his profound impact on cultural and philosophical thought worldwide. It captures the essence of a man whose work transcended national and cultural boundaries, fostering a deeper understanding between the East and the West.

Edited by the esteemed Ramananda Chatterjee, founder of The Modern Review and Prabasi, the book serves as a timeless testament to Tagore's enduring legacy and the universal admiration he inspired. Whether you are a scholar, a student of Tagore's works, or simply an admirer of his genius, The Golden Book of Tagore offers an inspiring glimpse into the life and legacy of a true cultural icon.