When Bhima chances upon an ailing monkey blocking his path in the forest, little does he realize that he is meeting his brother Hanuman, one of the greatest heroes of his time, and Ram’s closest ally. As the brothers settle in for a night of exchanging stories and notes, Hanuman tells a surprising tale: of the great war between Ram and Ravan, through his eyes. In the twilit world of war, things are not what they seem…and this chance encounter between a warrior and a great legend will destroy a myth.
Sales & Marketing Highlights
- A retelling of the Ramayana by one of its central characters: Hanuman
- The raw and stark images bring out the turmoil and scars – physical, moral and spiritual – borne by Hanuman, the one with the broken jaw
- One of the best graphic novels to come out in recent times
About the Author
Following his training at the New York Film Academy (New York), Vikram Balagopal has worked in India with various film-makers, and his screenplay was chosen for Mira Nair’s Maisha Screenwriter’s Lab. A published poet, illustrator and cartoonist in magazines, this is the first instalment of his graphic novel, Simian, consisting of books 1 and 2 from the trilogy.
ISBN 9789350294178
Price 750
Format PB (259×209 mm)
Extent pp 260
Genre Graphic Novel
Imprint HarperCollins
