Richard Weiss Book order

The Emergence of Modern Hinduism argues for the importance of regional, vernacular innovation in processes of Hindu modernization. Scholars usually trace the emergence of modern Hinduism to cosmopolitan reform movements, producing accounts that overemphasize the centrality of elite religion and the influence of Western ideas and models. In this study, the author considers religious change on the margins of colonialism by looking at an important local figure, the Tamil Shaiva poet and mystic Ramalinga Swami (1823–1874). Weiss narrates a history of Hindu modernization that demonstrates the transformative role of Hindu ideas, models, and institutions, making this text essential for scholarly audiences of South Asian history, religious studies, Hindu studies, and South Asian studies. Learn more at www.luminosoa.org.

The book recounts the collaboration between standup comedian Richard Weiss and eccentric artist Bart E. Slyp, which began in Palm Springs in 2012. Their partnership led to the creation of the comic strip "Weiss Cracks," celebrated for its humor and charm. Published in the CV WEEKLY newspaper, the strip quickly garnered enthusiastic acclaim from the local community in the Coachella Valley, highlighting the duo's comedic synergy and creative impact.