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In Patel's 'Ramayana,' the evil demons are composed of hard-edged triangles. 'The way J-pop's taken over America, I-pop (Indo-pop) could too.' 'Its bright, flat colors remind me of J-pop (Japanese pop),' says Vij. ' 'Loophole' is recognizably Indian and American but is also extremely original.' Think Indian history meets Adult Swim. 'The art is divine, pardon the pun,' quips Manish Vij, who runs the blog. 'Ramayana: Divine Loophole' gives the venerable Hindu epic a 21st century makeover. 'It was begging to be illustrated.' A mix of culturesįor four years Patel did just that. And it was all action as well,' says Patel. His short film Sanjay's Super Team was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.'There was a 10-headed demon king, characters that were half monkey, half human, gods, kings and queens. PIXAR ARTIST AUTHOR: Sanjay Patel is a wildly talented artist whose work as an animator and storyboard artist for Pixar Animation Studios includes Monsters, Inc., A Bug's Life, Toy Story 2 and Toy Story 3, Ratatouille, and The Incredibles. fun, technicolor way to introduce Hindu mythology to your children.' () GREAT FAMILY READ-ALONG: A hit with parents eager for enthralling books to share with the whole family, Ramayana: Divine Loophole's 'incredible illustrations and simple story for kids make this perfect bedtime reading for children aged five and above. This keepsake volume includes more than 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. RAMAYANA ILLUSTRATED FOR A NEW GENERATION: Even readers familiar with this ancient tale will find delight and new understanding in these pages. Readers of all ages who love Hindu as well as Celtic, Roman, Chinese, and Greek mythology, and mythological creatures, will enjoy this timeless tale and its essential themes of duty, honor, and loyalty. Teeming with powerful deities, love-struck monsters, flying monkey gods, magic weapons, demon armies, and divine love, Ramayana: Divine Loophole 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.įrom princesses in peril to gripping battles, scheming royals, and hordes of bloodthirsty demons, this incredible retelling of the classic Ramayana for kids is the ultimate adventure story presented with an unforgettably modern touch.įans of Sanjay Patel's books, including The Little Book of Hindu Deities and Ganesha's Sweet Tooth, will be entranced by this ancient story brought to life with more than 100 dazzlingly colorful illustrations.

A 21st century retelling of a 2500-year-old story: 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.

Ramayana by Sanjay Patel