Dear (Late) Uncle Pai,
When I was young with limited resources (read limited pocket money), I used to save for specail purchases. My special purchases often used to be Amar Chitra Katha/Tinkle. I used to get these books second hand or on rent to ensure I get to grab more and more of your creations with whatever little I had.
I would credit you as guru for teaching me the barter trade. I would specially make friends with those who had these books/comics so that I got to read it. Also it was your books (rather than the course curriculum) that got my attention to the magic of science.
It is said that a picture says a thousand words. And you proved that with the mythological and historical illustrations; the wonder that scores of text could not do. I am sure you would have been the best history teacher had you been in a classroom.
Suppandi's stupidity, Tantri the Mantri's bad luck, Shikari Shambhu's bravery that fell short just in front of her wife; all have been integral part of my growth. The sweet memories of adventures of these characters have now fit into my DNA.
You may no longer be physically around, but you will always be around in form of Tinkle/Amar Chitra Katha. You will be remembered and your legacy will be passed on for generations through these.
One of your millions of fans.
When I was young with limited resources (read limited pocket money), I used to save for specail purchases. My special purchases often used to be Amar Chitra Katha/Tinkle. I used to get these books second hand or on rent to ensure I get to grab more and more of your creations with whatever little I had.
I would credit you as guru for teaching me the barter trade. I would specially make friends with those who had these books/comics so that I got to read it. Also it was your books (rather than the course curriculum) that got my attention to the magic of science.
It is said that a picture says a thousand words. And you proved that with the mythological and historical illustrations; the wonder that scores of text could not do. I am sure you would have been the best history teacher had you been in a classroom.
Suppandi's stupidity, Tantri the Mantri's bad luck, Shikari Shambhu's bravery that fell short just in front of her wife; all have been integral part of my growth. The sweet memories of adventures of these characters have now fit into my DNA.
You may no longer be physically around, but you will always be around in form of Tinkle/Amar Chitra Katha. You will be remembered and your legacy will be passed on for generations through these.
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