For purists, "portable" is a dirty word. They argue that the smell of the yellowed pages of a 1980s edition of Kakababu o Santu is irreplaceable. There is a thriving second-hand market for old editions in College Street, Kolkata.
Over 35 novels were published during Gangopadhyay's life, securing the duo's place alongside other legendary Bengali sleuths like . The series has seen numerous adaptations: kakababu o santu portable
Many of the most popular stories are now available in easy-to-carry editions. 1. The Emperor's Lost Head For purists, "portable" is a dirty word