A Graphic Novel
A contemporary graphic novel adaptation of a spiritual classic.This graphic-novel version of theTao Te Chingthe poetic classic that is the philosophical and religious basis of Taoismbrings the teachings into a modern light in a completely fresh and unique way. Each of the 81 poem-passages of theTao Te Chingis reinterpreted by award-winning graphic novel writer Sean Michael Wilson and brought to life by the artful illustrations of Hong Kong artist Cary Kwok, who sets the text in various contemporary scenes to bring out the modern relevance.
About Artists & Writers:
SEAN MICHAEL WILSON is a comic book writer from Scotland, living in Japan. He has had many books published with a variety of US, UK, and Japanese publishers, such as The Book of Five Rings, and edited the critically acclaimed AX: alternative manga (Publishers Weeklys Best Books of 2010 in comics). In 2016, his book Lafcadio Hearns The Faceless Ghost and Other Macabre Tales from Japan was nominated for the prestigious Eisner Award. And in 2017, his book Secrets of the Ninja won an International Manga Awardfrom the Japanese Government.CARY KWOK is a visual artist based in London. Kwok’s work has been exhibited in many of the world’s leading private and not-for-profit galleries including Galerie Emanuel Perrotin, Hauser & Wirth, Taro Nasu, Herald Street, FLAG Art Foundation, the ICA, Studio Voltaire and Tate Britain. His work has been featured in a myriad of art titles and Visionaire 46, guest edited by Mario Testino.