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When you get a chance to learn more...do it! I often interact with authors online and get curious about their book(s). This is probably the first comic I've read since I visited the Chicago Book Fair over 20 years ago... Books were available and I picked up a couple of graphic novels... Me? I enjoy the words for my normal reading. But this book pulled me in purely by the graphics--a set of artistic pictures which are outstanding in their creation and also fully telling the story...
Her stories are about Hindu deities and mythical figures within India's past... This one shares the part of the story where Ganesha was "born..." just as man was, out of clay... I have included the book description for your information:
Ganesha: The Unyielding Child
An illustrated mythological tale by Art by Tanmay Mehta
He was born from clay and devotion. He stood firm at the gate. And he defied the gods themselves.
In this powerful retelling of one of Hindu mythology’s most iconic legends, Ganesha: The Unyielding Child brings to life the dramatic origin of Lord Ganesha — the elephant-headed god of wisdom, strength, and beginnings.
When Goddess Parvati creates a child from her own essence to guard her sanctum, no one foresees the storm to come. As the child stands boldly at the entrance, refusing even Lord Shiva himself, divine fury and maternal rage collide — and destiny is rewritten forever.
With breathtaking illustrations and emotional depth, Tanmay Mehta reimagines this epic tale of innocence, duty, and transformation. Experience the clash of cosmic forces, the pain of loss, and the birth of a god whose story still echoes through the ages.
Perfect for:
- Fans of Indian mythology and epics
- Readers who love origin stories of deities
- Comic enthusiasts of all ages
- Parents and educators introducing cultural tales to children
Discover the courage of a child who stood against the gods — and became one.
Some of you may already know that the Comic Book Genre has grown in stature and reputation... But, just in case some of you, like me, may not have been routinely exposed to the genre, I first offer what it is all about:
The comic book art form consists of sequential juxtaposed panels that represent individual scenes. Panels are often accompanied by text and dialogue in the way of text bubbles which is emblematic of the comics art form. Comic books are best known to feature superhero and supervillain stories.
This book offers all of the features as the comic style. It is in the graphics that Mehta has moved the form forward. The cover is just an example! Fortunately, there are videos which give the "flavor" but too quickly to absorb the fantastic character creations by this fantastic artist. For THIS book is a Work of Art, worthy to be displayed in any forum that shares mythological figures... even in comic form... I just checked--my last stats showed that my usual readers from India are visiting continuously. So to those from India, though you may already be aware of Mehta, this particular book may not have reached you yet. I urge you to check out this artist! She represents your history in a truly magnificent way!
And to those who enjoy historical stories, while the narration and dialogue is a minor part of the book, you will soon find that the artwork actually tells the story! You will meet gods from India's history and can begin to appreciate how the past has been preserved through these stories, just as each country has done so since the beginning of time. Ganesha presents a "reimagined" version of the ancient tale... May I offer my appreciation and enjoyment of this version for your consideration...
This is a one-of-a-kind artistic book that should not be bypassed because of the genre. It ...is ...simply ...amazing! Without a picture to show of a typical scene, I offer the following video to talk about the god of water... Imagine if you would, a god of water being in the midst of this type of water display. In the portrait, the capture of the water is just as important as the character in this book... The scene presents to readers water at its most furious, with the water god and Ganesha in combat... the talent exhibited in the merge of water and waterman is excellent. Just as for the god of fire and more...
Highly recommended. Kudos to the creator of this world! A final note, I thoroughly enjoyed the male characters who created the entire war because Ganesha was just following his mother's orders... A bit of humor that should not be ignored... "Cause you won't want to meet his mother when she's mad!
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