THE ART OF THAI COMICS + GUIDEBOOK TO NANYANG DIPLOMACY

The Art of Thai Comics – A Century of Strips and Stripes “A revelatory book that changes the global map of comics forever. At last, the histories and mysteries of Thailand’s ever-changing comics can emerge from the shadows into the spotlight.” ~ Paul Gravett, author of Mangasia: The Definitive Guide to Asian Comics and curator of the touring exhibition Mangasia: Wonderlands of Asian Comics From folklore and Buddhist legends to tales of modern-day millennial angst, The Art of Thai Comics chronicles the fascinating, untold history of Thai comics. Rich with stories and illustrations, this ground-breaking book uncovers ‘lost’ comics and reveals the back-story of much-loved characters and the artists who created them. Each page opens new windows onto a fast-changing society – its hopes, fears, delights and horrors distilled in comics form. Written by Nicolas Verstappen, lecturer at the Faculty of Communication Arts, Chulalongkorn University. With an introduction by Sonny Li