The Enduring Ark |
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| Adapted by:
| Wolf, Gita |
| Artist:
| Chitrakar, Joydeb |
| ISBN: | 978-93-80340-18-0 |
| Publication Date: | May 2013 |
| Publisher: | Tara Books Agency
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $21.95 |
Book Description:
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"The book’s innovative accordion design illustrated in the Bengal Patua style of scroll painting is just one of the sumptuous design elements that distinguish it as a remarkable offering. . . A gorgeous re-envisioning of an old, old story." Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
"This striking version is illustrated by Joydeb Chitrakar in a Bengali style of scroll painting--with rich colors, strong black lines, and appealingly primitive renderings of...
More Description "The book’s innovative accordion design illustrated in the Bengal Patua style of scroll painting is just one of the sumptuous design elements that distinguish it as a remarkable offering. . . A gorgeous re-envisioning of an old, old story." Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
"This striking version is illustrated by Joydeb Chitrakar in a Bengali style of scroll painting--with rich colors, strong black lines, and appealingly primitive renderings of people and creatures. The pages are connected, accordion-style, so that a child can turn the pages, as in a regular book, or pull the whole thing out flat to see the story of Noah's ark unfurling" The Wall Street Journal
"The stunning illustrations--which really constitute one continual image--reflect an openhearted, instantly accessible folk art aesthetic . . . a glorious example of storytelling’s universality." Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
In this Indian version of the Biblical tale, talented Bengali Patua scroll painter Joydeb Chitrakar leads the reader from a deluge of water to a rainbow of hope. A book that can be leafed through in the traditional way or unfolded out as an accordion, the vibrant illustrations and concise text provide a singular approach to a very ancient, universal story. Suitable for children ages 6+.