Ping is drawn in a simple pan and ink style. The images are coloured with only four hues. However, even in its simplicity so much emotion is conveyed by the combination of words and pictures; Ping is terrified when he realizes his mistake and can't find his family. I think I was a sucker for good design even when I was a kid.
I've picked up The Story About Ping at several different bookstores, but have never brought it home. Some day I think I'll have my own copy again when I have a house with room to collect children's stories.
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Sounds really nice.
ReplyDeleteIs it one of those 'Petit Prince'-type social commentaries?
Also, why does the human character have leeches on the back of his head?
-Al
I just realized I don't actually know how to reply to comments here. I guess you'll just have to come find it? I usually don't even notice that comments have been made because I don't receive an e-mail alert.
ReplyDeleteYes, it is definitely a social commentary about dealing with the consequences of your actions. I don't know the story about the Little Prince and I really feel like I'm missing out.
The black things on the back of his head are his hair. Not leeches. Clearly you need to brush up on your early 20th century Chinese hairstyles.