Download or read book Anant Pai: Master Storyteller (Amar Chitra Katha) written by Gayathri Chandrasekaran and published by Amar Chitra Katha. This book was released on 2012 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anant Pai strode the Indian comics industry like a colossus. Using the comics format he told stories from mythology, history and literature to generations of children. Uncle Pai, as he was known, wanted Indian children to be familiar with their heritage. He believed that it helped build self-esteem and confidence. He also wanted to bring the children of this country together through stories. A chemical engineer by profession, Anant Pai gave up his job to follow his dream, a dream that led to the creation of Amar Chitra Katha and Tinkle. Amar Chitra Katha pays tribute to its creator and traces the story of the man who left behind a legacy of learning and laughter.