{"product_id":"mahabharata","title":"Mahabharata","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdapted, abridged, and illustrated with both humor and heart for a contemporary audience, this stunning visual retelling of the Indian epic the \u003cem\u003eMahabharata \u003c\/em\u003efeatures 400 pages of illustrated text in Academy Award-nominated animator Sanjay Patel’s iconic style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTen times the length of the \u003cem\u003eIliad \u003c\/em\u003eand the \u003cem\u003eOdyssey\u003c\/em\u003e combined, the \u003cem\u003eMahabharata \u003c\/em\u003eis astonishingly vast in both scope and size, a library of ancient Indian culture and knowledge. In this thrilling modern adaptation of the text, Patel has condensed over 200,000 lines of the original Sanskrit verse into a single, 400-page volume that is easy to understand for those new to the story. Patel’s engaging artwork imparts multiple layers of meaning and story, creating a groundbreaking visual presentation that enables readers to immerse themselves in the \u003cem\u003eMahabharata \u003c\/em\u003eand all its wonders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACADEMY AWARD-NOMINATED AUTHOR: \u003c\/strong\u003eSanjay Patel is an animator and illustrator who worked at Pixar for 20 years, contributing to many of their most beloved films. In 2015, he wrote and directed the short film \u003cem\u003eSanjay’s Super Team, \u003c\/em\u003ewhich was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Short Film. In 2018, he launched Ghee Happy Studio, which produces the animated children’s show \u003cem\u003eGhee Happy, \u003c\/em\u003eabout the Hindu pantheon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUNIVERSAL APPEAL: \u003c\/strong\u003eWhile written to be accessible to a middle grade audience, Sanjay’s adaptation of the \u003cem\u003eMahabharata \u003c\/em\u003ewill appeal to readers of all ages and faiths.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACCESSIBLE TO ALL: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis adaptation of the \u003cem\u003eMahabharata \u003c\/em\u003ewill entrance both those familiar with and new to the story. A dramatis personae, genealogy chart, and map of key locations are included for the uninitiated reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROCESS PAGES: \u003c\/strong\u003eIncludes behind-the-scenes images of Sanjay’s sketch books, story boards, color palettes, and more, with commentary illuminating how he built the stunning world of the \u003cem\u003eMahabharata.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mandala Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49043998277732,"sku":"nyp1787268457877","price":44.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/2408\/1508\/files\/mahabharata_1.jpg?v=1787268467","url":"https:\/\/buytrevilo.com\/products\/mahabharata","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}