Book of Pages
Book of Pages is a graphic novel by English author David Whiteland published in 2000. It tells the story of Jiriki, a young monk sent from a mountain monastery to the city of Metropolis to find the mysterious Book of Pages. The culture shock experienced by Jiriki during his journey to and through the high tech megacity is explored in 64 vignettes, with diversions and musings on (among other topics) number theory, and technology and its relationship with humanity.[1][2]
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| Author | David Whiteland |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Published | 1 July 2000 |
| Publisher | Pow Books / Ringpull Press |
| Pages | 136 |
| ISBN | 978-1903376003 |
In 2012, British author Naomi Alderman called Book of Pages "a wonderful meditation on Buddhism and technology".[3]
References
- Whiteland, David (1 July 2000). "Book of Pages". amazon.co.uk. Pow Books / Ringpull Press. ISBN 978-1903376003. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
- Hannan, Noel K. "Book of Pages by David Whiteland". Retrieved 1 February 2016.
- Alderman, Naomi (22 November 2012). "The Nao of Brown by Glyn Dillon – review". The Guardian. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
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