Ramayana : divine loophole

by Sanjay Patel

Hardcover, 2010

Publication

Imprint: San Francisco : Chronicle Books, ©2010. Responsibility: written & illustrated by Sanjay Patel. Physical: Text : 1 volume : 184 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 23 cm.

Call number

Graphic / Patel

Barcode

BK-08116

ISBN

9780811871075

Original publication date

2010

CSS Library Notes

Description: Rama, a charismatic blue prince with a divine destiny, embarks on an epic quest to battle an indestructible ten-headed demon. So begins the Ramayana, one of the core legends of Hindu mythology. Ramayana: Divine Loophole, illustrated and adapted by veteran Pixar animator Sanjay Patel, gives this 2500-year-old story a 21st century Technicolor treatment. -- from jacket

Table of Contents: Act One: Blue Prince --
Act Two: Jungle Drama --
Act Three: Endless War --
Gods & Sages/Devas & Rishis --
Warriors/Kshatriyas --
Animals/Prani --
Demons/Rakshasas --
Geography/Route of Rama --
Sketches/Process.

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Physical description

184 p.; 23 cm

Description

Artist and veteran Pixar animator Sanjay Patel lends a lush, whimsical illustration style and lighthearted voice to one of Hindu mythology's best-loved and most enduring tales. Teeming with powerful deities, love-struck monsters, flying monkey gods, magic weapons, demon armies, and divine love, Ramayana tells the story of Rama, a god-turned-prince, and his quest to rescue his wife Sita after she is kidnapped by a demon king. This illustrated tale features over 100 colorful full-spread illustrations, a detailed pictorial glossary of the cast of characters who make up the epic tale, and sketches of the work in progress. From princesses in peril to gripping battles, scheming royals, and hordes of bloodthirsty demons, Ramayana is the ultimate adventure story presented with an unforgettably modern touch.--Amazon.com.… (more)

Language

Original language

English

User reviews

LibraryThing member lorax
A beautifully, charmingly illustrated retelling of the Ramayana by Pixar animator Sanjay Patel. Patel's drawing style is distinctive (reminiscent of some of the opening sequences of Monsters, Inc.) and well-suited to this lighthearted retelling. It is not intended to cover the full story, but to
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hit the highlights; the illustrations are definitely the star here. (I especially loved the page showing the bears and monkeys searching for Sita.)
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LibraryThing member kaipakartik
Great art but the writing is nothing much to rave about

Rating

½ (28 ratings; 4.5)
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