Mr. P. N. K. Panicker's Ghost Stories is a graphic novel inspired by eerie oral tales from Kerala, published by Tulika Books in collaboration with Studio Eeksaurus. Adapted from Kandittund—a National Award-winning animation film—the project involved reimagining its visual and narrative style into static panels, while preserving its humour, spookiness, and folk essence. Edited and designed end-to-end under the guidance of Suresh Eriyat and Adithi Krishnadas.
Client:
Tulika Books
My Role:
• Content & Narrative Development. • Storytelling. • Art & Visual Direction. • Book & Layout Design. • Print Production & Technicality. • Project Management.
Year:
2024
Category:
Editorial Design, Visual Narrative, Illustration
Launched at the Bangalore International Centre in December 2024, the book was praised for its storytelling, design, and visual authenticity. Now published and available for purchase, the novel has become a beloved extension of the original film's legacy.
