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Undoubtedly Moral is essential function of all Arts. An author is the originator of any literary work such as a book or play. More broadly defined, an author is "the person who originated or gave existence to anything" and whose authorship determines responsibility for what was created.  |
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Adyathana Cinamaawe Lingika Prawanathaawa (1999) (Sex Tendency in Modern Cinema (1999))
The book is one of the pioneer researches on sex film trend which was once popular in Sri Lankan film industry. This includes O.C.I.C. Jayawilal Wilegoda memorial critic award winning thesis (in 1999) and other related reviews. The book states that this commercial trend would last only for a limited time period and this conclusion became a reality after a few years. The book is the first publication of Fast Ads (SURASA) Publishers. |
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Gamini : Wishweeya Roopanawedhayaka Aasiyaanu Purogaamiyaa (2004) (Gamini: the Asian Pioneer in Universality of the Art of Acting (2004))
The latest ideology brought by the book states that Gamini Fonseka introduced the universality of the art of acting not only to Sri Lanka but also to the whole of Asia. The book includes both a biography of Gamini and critical study written on him. The book is an expansion of writer’s thesis done for the Post Graduate Diploma in Writership and Communication in Sri Jayawardenepura University. The book is a publication of Fast Ads (SURASA) Publishers. |
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Sri Laankeya Cinamaa Wanshaya (2005) (Sri Lanka’s Film Chronicle (2005))
In the book written by Arthor U. Ameresene “Hetawasaraka Sinhala Cinema Prakaashana” (page 199) points out that this is the most valuable book written so far on Sri Lankan Cinema. This is a pioneer attempt made to archive the cinema with a collection of statistics and images. Professor Sunil Ariyarathne confirms that statistics included in the book are 99.99% accurate. The book is an accepted reference book in universities and media institutes. The book brings out modern ideologies on Sri Lanka’s first feature film, Sri Lanka’s first documentary film, the first book on cinema and other related sectors. The book is a Sarasavi publication. |
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Lester Wirachitha Lekhana Sanhithaa (2006) (A Collection of Lester’s Essays)
The book has a collection of English articles written by Lester James Peiris and later translated to Sinhala by the author. Nuwan Nayanajith Kumara points out that Lester was the pioneer of Sri Lanka to write reviews in English about Cinema. The book is Author’s first translation and it’s a published by Sarasavi publishers. |
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Gaddarikaa Prawaahaya Hewath Sukiri Batillange Lokaya (2008) (The world of undiscerning (2008))
The book points out the damages caused for the knowledge, wisdom and taste of youngsters by modern media with the connection of consequences of the open economy. Further the book elaborates how the young generation caught in the western harmful trends, to think out of the box and how to maintain dignity as a Sri Lankan in the globalization. It further points out the responsibility of media in building such an environment. At the same time the book shows how the culture based on Therevade Buddhist philosophy was invaded by puerile imitation to western and inferior complex mislead the paths of politics, economy and culture, the responsibility of media in correcting the errors caused and how to mold the individuals in the proper manner. More over the book can be considered as guider which academically highlights the difference between the folk culture and popular culture. The pioneering attempt of the writer is to bring out a Sri Lankan critical method based on Buddhist Philosophy. The book is a Sarasavi publication. |
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Sonduru Adhiyuru Sakasuwaano (2009) (The Humane Director and Editor (2009))
The book makes use of researches to prove that Titus Thotawaththa is the First Sri Lankan Editor and states that he is one of the greatest film editors in Sri Lanka. Further it highlights that he is the pioneer to lay the foundation for Sri Lankan Children movies and also the first to introduce the methodology of dubbing and subtitles to visual media. The book also presents the biography of Thotawaththa and it’s a S.Godage publication. |
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Paatana Wichaara Haa Aalochanaa (2010) (Reading criticism and insight (2010))
The book has a collection of reviews on Sri Lankan critical method based on Buddhist Philosophy. Further the book elaborates how to critically analyze the songs, literature, teledramas, stage dramas and films based on the above mentioned method. The writer introduces three methodologies as reading, criticism, and insight when reviewing books. The book is a Sarasavi publication. |
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Nawa Mangaka Sankathana (2011) (Discourses of the New Path (2011))
This book includes a rare collection of interviews, conducted by the author with young and talented artists in different fields. The collection includes 36 individuals who have gone against the trends brought up by the undiscernibles in the same era. The orientation of each art which will flow in different directions in future is also analyzed. The book can be labeled as an attempt made by Nuwan to encourage talented individuals in his lineage. The book is a Sarasavi Publication. |
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Nihalsingha : Purogaami Theweni Esa (2012) (Nihalsinghe: Pioneer of the Third Eye (2012))
By providing a biography the book also critically analyses the greatest jobs by Dr. D.B.Nihalsinghe. The writer introduces Nihalsinghe as one of the greatest directors and cinematographer in Sri Lankan Cinema. Further he states that he is the pioneer technological experimenter who has experimented technology with teledramas and cinema. At the same time, Nuwan cognizes his job as a teacher, in molding the next generation both nationally and internationally. Not only this but also he is being analyzed as the first to introduce cinemascope technique to Asian Cinema, second to use hand held camera style in Asia and pioneer to produce coloured teledramas in South Asia. The greatness of the book is further justified by the incorporation of biographies and articles written by well known artists as well as sculptress Rathie Dhanapala, great journalist D.B. Dhanapala and D.B.Suranimala who studied the art of still photography. The book is a publication of Surasa publishers. |
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Saahithya Kalaa Sankathikaa (2014) (Discourses on Art and Literature (2014))
This book includes Nuwan’s greatest articles written in the past two decades. The book has a collection of 122 newspaper articles written by Nuwan after academically interviewing seniors and contemporaries in different fields. These articles can be categorized under 49 different fields. These areas cover all respects of art and literature and can be considered as one of the greatest books for those who want to step into the field of journalism. This is a Sarasavi publication. |
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Amaradewa: Mahaa Gaandharwa Wibhudhayaano (2015) (Amaradewa: The Greatest Musician and the Sage (2015))
The book includes the biography of the greatest musician and the sage Amaredewa. The book academically analyzes Amaradewa’s knowledge in music, creativity and audacious thinking. Also the book has Amaradewa’s classical studies. It’s not an exaggeration to say that history of true sphere of songs is the history of Ameredewa. More over this book can also be considered as one of the books written on history of Sri Lankan music. In this pioneering contribution to music field the writer talks of the shape of music as an artistic medium, aspects of musical trends from time to time, the interrelationship with other arts, the use of pure music as applied art in films, stage drama, teledrama, and classical songs in radio, the discrepancies in both oriental and occidental music, the ideologies of oriental and occidental erudite individuals, Sri Lankan music industry, the way music developed from its inception to contemporary state, the pioneers before Amaradewa, the peers and successors, the fallacious successors who inspired him, artists and the background of each of the above mentioned. Due to this the book can be considered as a music encyclopaedia or a sage. As the book consists of full catalogues of Ameradewa’s songs, lyrics of majority of them and rare pictures of Ameradewa the book is in real importance. The book can be also considered as a conservatory of music. This is a publication of Fast Ads (SURASA) publishers. |
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Othapuwan Nuwana (2016) (The Serene Joy)
This is a sequel of the writer to introduce the art of critical method to the world which is based on unique Sri Lankan identity enriched with Buddhist philosophy. The main thesis written on this separates the art critical method as theoretical part and an applied part. The book elaborates the serene joy as the ultimate goal of Buddhist art critical method. The writer points out that serene joy should be addressed even in a critical thesis. The main philosophy brought by Nuwan emphasizes that the above factor can be fulfilled only by an artist or critic with serene joy. This is a Sarasavi publication. |
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Sarasavi Balmen Sathara Saviyata (2017) (At a Glance of Goddess Saraswathi to Her Four Powers)
This is a collection of critical essays written by the author in many subjects such as Buddhist Philosophy, Hinduism, History, Literature, Film, Stage Drama, Advertising and Great Artists. The main thesis in this book focused on Hindu concept on Goddess Saraswathi, What is her charisma, according to her what is art as well as who are the great artists in the real sense of word. This is a Sarasavi publication. |
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Hiru Sandu Se Babalanna (2018) (Shine as the Sun and Moon)
Hiru Sandu Se Babalanna is the first children’s publication of scholar, critic and connoisseur Dr. Nuwan Nayanajith Kumara who has contributed immensely to the field of literature by adding 13 different publications on academia, research and literary criticism from the year 1999. The current publication remarks his first step to the field of creative literature. The rich content of the book will entertain both the minds of elders and young bringing understanding of life and the issues in the society. The society which we live in has children like Tharindu and Tharaka, fathers like Gunesiri, Balapatebedi and also teachers like Aravinda and Dhanapreme. The book lets the intelligent reader to visualize a balanced picture of the characters and decide on which path to select in life. This is a Sarasavi publication. |
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Mihikathage Daruwek (2019) (One of Sons of the Earth (2020))
“Mihikathage Daruwek” is the 15th book written by Veteran artist Dr. Nuwan Nayanajith Kumara and the same is his 2nd Children’s book. The book is written based on a true story which the writer has experienced during his childhood. The difference between the world of children and adults, the discernment needed to have close, solid relationships, challenges faced by children in the adult’s world and overcoming them through religious ecclesiastic personality are some of the insights elaborated by this book. Further the book illustrates the importance of giving prominence to Sinhala Buddhist culture and living peacefully with other ethnic and religious groups. This is a Sarasavi publication. |
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Esu Piroo Then (2020) (Well Wersed)
The book includes a series of academic articles written by the Author which were published in “Sarasaviya” Sri Lanka’s only National Art Newspaper.
The book can be introduced as an anthology of criticism which covers diverse spears such as cinema, stage drama, tele-drama, novels, short stories, poems, songs, art, sculpture, music, language, philosophy, criticism, dancing, media and aesthetics.
The inclusion of the book is the extensive knowledge the author has convened through various books, wise men, litterateurs , articles and even the concealed men he meets in day today’s life.
The book is enriched with Nuwans’ philosophy and vision which he has procured through his association of artistic creations.
In a nut shell the book is an attempt made by Dr.NuwanNayanajith Kumara to impart knowledge, which he has gathered for his thirst of art, to his peers to burnish their lives.
This is a Sarasavi publication. |
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