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Spandna Chokhani
Feb 26, 2012, 7:08:44 PM2/26/12
to eggheads
I was browsing the web (yeah, I don't have anything better to do at 4
am) and found some interesting links. Wanted to share them. :)
I loved the peacock book Abha shared in class. This blog post by the
designer reflecting on its growth is fascinating.
http://www.tarabooks.com/blog/?p=866
The peacock book reminded me of a similar Gond artist, Bhajju Shyam,
whose works I saw last year. Incidentally, he works with Tara books as
well. I still remember one of his books, 'The London Jungle Book',
which is a graphic book and depicts his observations of London when he
visited it the first time. It combines everyday elements of London
life with Gond motifs and elements from his native village into
something that can only be described as awesome! For example:
“I have combined the rooster, which is the symbol for time in Gond
art, and Big Ben, which is the symbol of time for London. I have
turned the dial of Big Ben into the eye of the rooster, because it
seemed to me that Big Ben is like a big eye, forever watching over
London, reminding people of the time. Symbols are the most important
thing in Gond art, and every symbol is a story, standing in for
something else. So this painting was the easiest for me to do, because
it had two perfect symbols coming together.”
The picture:
http://littledesignbook.in/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Bigben-small.jpg
When he saw an airplane for the first time, the size reminded him of
an elephant and he came up with the image of an elephant with wings:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurapopdesign/3934518474/
Check out his view of the Tube network which he associated with the
underground network of snakes and earthworms.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurapopdesign/3933735097/
This is a video of a workshop in which students present the book as a
mechanical theatre performance.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5Np1dyG_o8
Lastly, I found an article you might like titled 'Books have sexes;
or to be more precise, books have genders'
http://www.powells.com/features/gaiman.html
Best,
Spandna
am) and found some interesting links. Wanted to share them. :)
I loved the peacock book Abha shared in class. This blog post by the
designer reflecting on its growth is fascinating.
http://www.tarabooks.com/blog/?p=866
The peacock book reminded me of a similar Gond artist, Bhajju Shyam,
whose works I saw last year. Incidentally, he works with Tara books as
well. I still remember one of his books, 'The London Jungle Book',
which is a graphic book and depicts his observations of London when he
visited it the first time. It combines everyday elements of London
life with Gond motifs and elements from his native village into
something that can only be described as awesome! For example:
“I have combined the rooster, which is the symbol for time in Gond
art, and Big Ben, which is the symbol of time for London. I have
turned the dial of Big Ben into the eye of the rooster, because it
seemed to me that Big Ben is like a big eye, forever watching over
London, reminding people of the time. Symbols are the most important
thing in Gond art, and every symbol is a story, standing in for
something else. So this painting was the easiest for me to do, because
it had two perfect symbols coming together.”
The picture:
http://littledesignbook.in/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Bigben-small.jpg
When he saw an airplane for the first time, the size reminded him of
an elephant and he came up with the image of an elephant with wings:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurapopdesign/3934518474/
Check out his view of the Tube network which he associated with the
underground network of snakes and earthworms.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurapopdesign/3933735097/
This is a video of a workshop in which students present the book as a
mechanical theatre performance.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5Np1dyG_o8
Lastly, I found an article you might like titled 'Books have sexes;
or to be more precise, books have genders'
http://www.powells.com/features/gaiman.html
Best,
Spandna
Ankit
Feb 27, 2012, 11:31:03 PM2/27/12
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The imagery seemed quite interesting. Thank you for the links.
I found a similar thing, but instead of using cultural art, the author
had drawn parallels between human traits and some strong
characteristics of animals.
It has a gay undertone, so since we all are going to be working on a
romance of the sort I thought I'd share it with you.
http://thelostgypsy.blogspot.in/2010/06/honey-its-jungle-out-there.html
Note, that the last animal defines the central character of our story.
The metaphors not only hold true for gay people but can be extended to
include the straight ones as well.
I found it a good read. And the comments below add to it.
On Feb 27, 5:08 am, Spandna Chokhani <chimera.w...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I was browsing the web (yeah, I don't have anything better to do at 4
> am) and found some interesting links. Wanted to share them. :)
>
> I loved the peacock book Abha shared in class. This blog post by the
> designer reflecting on its growth is fascinating.http://www.tarabooks.com/blog/?p=866
I found a similar thing, but instead of using cultural art, the author
had drawn parallels between human traits and some strong
characteristics of animals.
It has a gay undertone, so since we all are going to be working on a
romance of the sort I thought I'd share it with you.
http://thelostgypsy.blogspot.in/2010/06/honey-its-jungle-out-there.html
Note, that the last animal defines the central character of our story.
The metaphors not only hold true for gay people but can be extended to
include the straight ones as well.
I found it a good read. And the comments below add to it.
On Feb 27, 5:08 am, Spandna Chokhani <chimera.w...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I was browsing the web (yeah, I don't have anything better to do at 4
> am) and found some interesting links. Wanted to share them. :)
>
> I loved the peacock book Abha shared in class. This blog post by the
>
> The peacock book reminded me of a similar Gond artist, Bhajju Shyam,
> whose works I saw last year. Incidentally, he works with Tara books as
> well. I still remember one of his books, 'The London Jungle Book',
> which is a graphic book and depicts his observations of London when he
> visited it the first time. It combines everyday elements of London
> life with Gond motifs and elements from his native village into
> something that can only be described as awesome! For example:
>
> “I have combined the rooster, which is the symbol for time in Gond
> art, and Big Ben, which is the symbol of time for London. I have
> turned the dial of Big Ben into the eye of the rooster, because it
> seemed to me that Big Ben is like a big eye, forever watching over
> London, reminding people of the time. Symbols are the most important
> thing in Gond art, and every symbol is a story, standing in for
> something else. So this painting was the easiest for me to do, because
> it had two perfect symbols coming together.”
>
> The picture:http://littledesignbook.in/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Bigben-small.jpg
>
> When he saw an airplane for the first time, the size reminded him of
> an elephant and he came up with the image of an elephant with wings:http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurapopdesign/3934518474/
>
> Check out his view of the Tube network which he associated with the
> underground network of snakes and earthworms.http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurapopdesign/3933735097/
> The peacock book reminded me of a similar Gond artist, Bhajju Shyam,
> whose works I saw last year. Incidentally, he works with Tara books as
> well. I still remember one of his books, 'The London Jungle Book',
> which is a graphic book and depicts his observations of London when he
> visited it the first time. It combines everyday elements of London
> life with Gond motifs and elements from his native village into
> something that can only be described as awesome! For example:
>
> “I have combined the rooster, which is the symbol for time in Gond
> art, and Big Ben, which is the symbol of time for London. I have
> turned the dial of Big Ben into the eye of the rooster, because it
> seemed to me that Big Ben is like a big eye, forever watching over
> London, reminding people of the time. Symbols are the most important
> thing in Gond art, and every symbol is a story, standing in for
> something else. So this painting was the easiest for me to do, because
> it had two perfect symbols coming together.”
>
> The picture:http://littledesignbook.in/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Bigben-small.jpg
>
> When he saw an airplane for the first time, the size reminded him of
> an elephant and he came up with the image of an elephant with wings:http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurapopdesign/3934518474/
>
> Check out his view of the Tube network which he associated with the
>
> This is a video of a workshop in which students present the book as a
> mechanical theatre performance.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5Np1dyG_o8
> This is a video of a workshop in which students present the book as a
Spandna Chokhani
Mar 1, 2012, 11:52:20 AM3/1/12
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Hey, thanks for that link. That's something new, though I agree with
this commenter:
"My only concern....is...is delhi gay life only predatory and
carnivorous? What about the lovely herbivores? I read that gay
giraffes form couples and rub necks with one another. And (away from
the jungle) what about those little penguin lovers hatching a chick
and holding fast to each other in the cold tundra?"
We need more diversity, folks!
But, yeah, when I read the last animal's traits I was immediately
like, 'That's so our guy!'
this commenter:
"My only concern....is...is delhi gay life only predatory and
carnivorous? What about the lovely herbivores? I read that gay
giraffes form couples and rub necks with one another. And (away from
the jungle) what about those little penguin lovers hatching a chick
and holding fast to each other in the cold tundra?"
We need more diversity, folks!
But, yeah, when I read the last animal's traits I was immediately
like, 'That's so our guy!'
Ankit
Mar 3, 2012, 9:30:09 AM3/3/12
to eggheads
Now, read it again. And let me tell you the idea behind writing it.
Its not about highlighting the predatory characters on the scene. But
to highlight the characters existing in every one.
Every reader who has read this, has identified with their most
dominant animal within, but at some moment or the other every single
one of them had shown characteristics of the other animals. Yes, there
are more animals to add to the jungle and they are on their way.
:)
The link Abha was talking about today in class :
http://www.thelostgypsy.blogspot.in/2010/07/i-just-dont-want-to-loose-you.html
It went with the break up theme.
Its not about highlighting the predatory characters on the scene. But
to highlight the characters existing in every one.
Every reader who has read this, has identified with their most
dominant animal within, but at some moment or the other every single
one of them had shown characteristics of the other animals. Yes, there
are more animals to add to the jungle and they are on their way.
:)
The link Abha was talking about today in class :
http://www.thelostgypsy.blogspot.in/2010/07/i-just-dont-want-to-loose-you.html
It went with the break up theme.
Ankit
Apr 3, 2012, 4:29:28 AM4/3/12
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since we were had a blind date assignment.
here's an extraordinary date from a movie... perhaps you would enjoy
the laugh...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU6DqMyFDOU
And since we maybe returning to the Alex- Patel story, a cliche'd song
highlighting stereotypes..
pretty funny actually...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpFlR5t4WGw
here's an extraordinary date from a movie... perhaps you would enjoy
the laugh...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU6DqMyFDOU
And since we maybe returning to the Alex- Patel story, a cliche'd song
highlighting stereotypes..
pretty funny actually...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpFlR5t4WGw
ankit govil
Apr 11, 2012, 6:53:15 AM4/11/12
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http://www.laptoplit.com/search/label/Prompts
the site lists some interesting pictures, videos and quotes to write with.
Spandna Chokhani
Apr 14, 2012, 4:07:39 AM4/14/12
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@Ankit: I liked that site. Very inspiring.
Here's an interesting video of a writer's creative process. Reminded
me of mind mapping.
http://www.cynthiahand.blogspot.in/2011/10/vlog-in-which-i-show-you-my-unearthly.html
A series of blog posts by an author on plot boarding, which, again,
reminded me of mind maps:
http://www.dianapeterfreund.com/category/plot-board/
And to go with what we discussed in class last week, some interesting
points on structure:
http://www.dianapeterfreund.com/in-which-the-author-contemplates-structure/
http://www.dianapeterfreund.com/structural-problems/
Here's an interesting video of a writer's creative process. Reminded
me of mind mapping.
http://www.cynthiahand.blogspot.in/2011/10/vlog-in-which-i-show-you-my-unearthly.html
A series of blog posts by an author on plot boarding, which, again,
reminded me of mind maps:
http://www.dianapeterfreund.com/category/plot-board/
And to go with what we discussed in class last week, some interesting
points on structure:
http://www.dianapeterfreund.com/in-which-the-author-contemplates-structure/
http://www.dianapeterfreund.com/structural-problems/
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