Pather Panchali

Art direction for the cover for Pather Panchali by Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay,
illustrated by Anwaar Alam.

Durga and Opu dream of a wondrous world with magic and railroads. Their parents dream of a similar world, a world that would bring them a better future. The one thing that haunts all of them is the possibility of both their dreams coming true. Would the railroad bring prosperity that they long for or would it change the course of their lives for the worse. This Bengali classic of undeniable struggle and triumphant human will inspired Satyajit Ray's legendary trilogy.
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@alam_anwaar with his effortless work lifts us up and brings us closer to Durga and Opu. Such beautiful brushwork!