black-and-white fountain is a small but high-impact independent press founded in 2012 by writer and oral historian Saaz Aggarwal.
Our titles explore Sindhi heritage, Partition narratives, diaspora experience, poetry, and memory — combining literary quality with historical depth.
Sindh and Partition
Sindh: Stories from a Vanished Homeland by Saaz Aggarwal
A landmark collection recording the stories of Sindhi Hindus displaced by Partition — journeys, resilience, and the rebuilding of life in India and abroad.
Reissued by Oxford University Press Pakistan as Sindh: Stories from a Lost Homeland (2013).
Losing Home Finding Home by Saaz Aggarwal
For readers of all ages, a sensitive retelling of Partition and exile that opens intergenerational conversations about memory and belonging.
Sindhi Tapestry: an anthology of reflections on the Sindhi identity
An anthology weaving together essays, poems, and memoirs from sixty contributors across the world, tracing how Sindhi culture, language, and memory endure through migration, imagination, and time.
My Sindh by Shakuntala Bharvani
A deeply personal evocation of the land left behind — Shakuntala Bharvani’s lyrical prose recalls the landscape, spirit, and everyday grace of Sindh with tenderness, nostalgia, and pride.
Sunrise over Valivade by Susheel Gajwani
A memoir of life in the Valivade refugee camp near Kolhapur — resilience, daily struggles, and hope in the aftermath of Partition.
The Amils of Sindh by Saaz Aggarwal
Oral histories supported by research, tracing the Amil community’s ethos of education, reform, and public service — and their continued contributions after Partition.
Translations & For Readers of All Ages
Tales from Yerwada Jail by Rita Shahani; translated by Saaz Aggarwal
Stories of Vishnu Shahani’s imprisonment during the freedom movement — family memory interwoven with national history; accessible to readers of all ages.
Losing Home, Finding Home (bilingual edition — in progress)
A child-friendly, intergenerational retelling designed to pass memory across languages and time.
Poetry and Fiction
While Sowing Dreams (poetry, Mohan Gehani)
Short, vivid poems that traverse love, philosophy, satire, and memory — with echoes of Sindh’s folk tales and the ache of a lost homeland.
Seventy-five concise, illustrated poems that reinterpret Partition through the eyes of a third-generation descendant.
Beyond the Rainbow (short stories, Murli Melwani)
Diaspora fiction set in the global Sindhworki world of trade and migration — intimate dilemmas, universal themes.
Lives & Memories Beyond Sindh
An Elephant Kissed My Window
A tender, insightful memoir of growing up close to the natural world — moments of wonder, observation, and quiet transformation.
Forgotten Tales from My Village, Harwai
Evocative sketches of rural life that preserve the stories, struggles, and spirit of a Himalayan village across a changing century.
The Songbird on My Shoulder
A personal anthology of essays and columns — intimate, observant, and full of gentle wit.
Forthcoming Titles
The Sindhi Trilogy
English translations (by Mohan Gehani) of Kalyan Advani’s classic works on the Sufi poets Shah Abdul Latif, Sachal Sarmast, and Sami — restoring Sindh’s spiritual and literary legacy for contemporary readers.
Availability & Enquiries
Our books are available directly from the publisher, selected independent bookstores, and online.
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