Richard Crasta is the author of twelve books and the father of three sons. He was born and grew up in India and moved to America to become a writer. His first novel, "The Revised Kama Sutra, " was received with critical acclaim, described as "very funny" by Kurt Vonnegut, and published in 10 countries and in 7 languages. Richard's books include fiction, nonfiction, essays, autobiography, humor, and satire, and have been described as "exuberant, " "courageous, " "hilarious, " and "going where no Indian writer has gone before."His 12 books include "Impressing the Whites, " "The Killing of an Author, " and the subversive anthology of humor, "I Will Not Go the F**k to Sleep" (a non-parental version with more political humor has been published under the title "The Empire Bites Back"); he also edited and added essays to his father's memoir, "Eaten by the Japanese: The Memoir of an Unknown Indian Prisoner of War." His motives for writing include a passion for justice and free expression and a love of laughter. Richard has traveled widely in North America, Asia, and Europe, and though technically a New York resident, spends most of his time in Asia working on seven books in progress.
His likes include a wide range of music, movies, theater, and travel. You may write to Richard at [email protected] or visit his website, http://www.richardcrasta.com
His likes include a wide range of music, movies, theater, and travel. You may write to Richard at [email protected] or visit his website, http://www.richardcrasta.com
