THE  ADVENTURES  OF  THE  

ELEPHANT CLOUD

ILLUSTRATING  A  CHILDREN'S  BOOK

ABOUT​​

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The Adventures of the Elephant Cloud tells a

story of young Yaksha's friendship with an unusual elephant in his quest for home. Together they travel across India's mountains, rivers, and villages, narrowly escaping a war, and falling asleep in the unlikeliest of places.

This story is inspired by Kalidasa's 'Meghdootam', written around 2500 years ago.

Through the lens of this unique journey, this story is also a way for children to interact with India's diverse landscapes and histories.

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AUTHOR

Imran Ali Khan

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ILLUSTRATOR

Yours truly​

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The front jacket of 'The Adventures of the Elephant Cloud.'

PROCESS​

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My process involved working closely with the author, learning about the landscapes and context within which the story lives, and experimenting with forms, textures, and mediums that create engagement for children.

Initial attempts from the early exploration stage

Early sketches / explorations

Some more glimpses into the illustrations from the book.

NOTE​

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This book is due to release in 2021 by Paper Moon Books.

Due to copyright restrictions, I am unable to share more details.

However, if you wish to know more about this project, please reach out at 

THANK YOU!​

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