"In 1994, the graphic novel was formally introduced in India with the publication of Orijit Sen's River of Stories. Initially, book stores refused to sell it as the graphic novel concept wasn't recognized. However, with the onset of the internet, digital copies started circulating online and things changed. Eventually, Sen's novel became a success in print too.
Now, thirty years since Sen's book, the graphic narrative form is alive and well in India, having permeated the contemporary urban reading sphere. Its ability to intertwine the verbal and visual registers of storytelling has introduced new modes of representation, allowing for immersive literary experiences that speak to today's readers.
Here are ten celebrated graphic novels that blend prose and gorgeous art to explore Indian cultures and histories."
-Sakhi Thirani (she/her)
