HYDERABAD: CK Media, the education and entertainment company for children is launching their new Amar Chitra Katha title Thanjavur - City of Brihadeeswara on Facebook on May 30. The new title will be available in all bookstores nationally at `50 and on Apple iTunes and Amazon Kindle apps for $0.99. The launch of Thanjavur on Facebook also brings a unique opportunity for Amar Chitra Katha fans; they can speak with the author and editor of Thanjavur through a live chat on May 30 and ask questions about their favourite comic book series.
“We have a vibrant community of readers of Amar Chitra Katha who engage with us on our Facebook page. Launching our latest title on this forum is our way of celebrating this growing community,” said Shubhadeep Bhattacharya, business head of Digital, ACK Media. A sneak peek into the new title Thanjavur - city of Brihadeeswara was released yesterday.
The new title of Amar Chitra Katha narrates the story of the city Thanjavur (or Tanjore), which is home to the 1000-year-old Brihadeeswara temple. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Thanjavur was the capital of the Chola empire for many years. The comic book highlights the fascinating history and the large number of myths and local legends associated with it. These stories, put together, make an interesting read for both children and adults. The comic will also interest tourists who wish to know more about its unique identity.
For more details, log on to http://www.facebook.com/amarchitrakatha.