Where Are You Going, Lady Cockroach? (Khaleh Suskeh Koja Miri?)[NEW]

“Lady Cockroach” sets out on a journey, escaping from insects and birds that call out to her along the way, and finally meets her destined partner, Mr. Mouse — a picture book retelling a folktale beloved in Iran since ancient times, re-narrated by modern poet Mim Azad and illustrated by painter Morteza Zahedi.

In Azad's retelling, Lady Cockroach's adventure is seen as a process of finding a place to work and living a truly independent life.
Zahedi beautifully and rhythmically depicts Lady Cockroach's character—a blend of fearlessness and charm—with delicate brushstrokes.

Who could have imagined that a story starring a cockroach could be so captivating?
This book, which depicts the essence of life within its fantastical setting, offers a glimpse into the profound depth of Persian culture.

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This book is a reissue by Yamayamasha (Tatsuno Town, Nagano Prefecture) of "Poetic Iran Picture Book 2: Where is Lady Cockroach Going?", originally published by Blues Interactions in 2006.

Recommend For...

• People who want to enjoy life by working "without flattering others"
• People who want to enjoy Zahedi's illustrations, which combine modern symbolism reminiscent of Klee with an innocent worldview, as an art book.
• People who want to enjoy sophisticated bookbinding, such as the paper-cloth-like cover material, title label, delicate background color of text pages, and endpaper printing, which appear simple at first glance.

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