"Popol Vuh" revisits the epic underworld journey of the Maya Hero Twins. Through word and illustration, Khan & Greco bring the character, setting, and plot to life. Greco's intense archetypal figures evoke the timeless quality of America's oldest creation parable. Each image complements a poem. Their epic narrative style creates a groundbreaking adaptation that exemplifies the living vitality of Popol Vuh. Plus illustrated endpapers, glossary, historical notes, and an introduction by Denise Low.

Rights Contact

J.Khan <aeionic@gmail.com>

Rights Sold (Countries)

USA

Book Website

https://www.JKauthor.com

Contributor(s)

Jemshed Khan and Leonard Greco (illustrator)

Publisher

Blurb

ISBN-13

979-831999595-7

Publication Date

Jul 1, 2025

Pages

180

Price

$39.50

Tags

#literarycollections

#poetry

Our Review (4 out of 5 stars)

"Popol Vuh" is an immersive, inventive reinterpretation of a Mayan creation myth. Jemshed Khan reengages the Mayan creation myth Popol Vuh by reimagining the Hero Twins and their tumultuous time in the underworld. Complemented by surreal images, this book is a work of layered narrative poetry in... Read More