{"product_id":"the-lokta-illustrated-bible-creation-hardcover","title":"The Lokta Illustrated Bible: Creation - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePhil Rawlings\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Lokta Illustrated Bible\u003c\/em\u003e is a series of graphically illustrated books made in a block style, using Nepali lokta paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first in the series, \u003cem\u003e'Creation'\u003c\/em\u003e covers the first chapter of Genesis in beautiful imagery, telling the story of how God created the heavens and the earth, and all the plants and creatures that live together with man and woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The author makes the point that this book is not a substitute for reading the Bible. That's always true with anything written about the Bible. However this beautifully illustrated book will go a long way towards helping your child to understand the most precious book in the world, the living word of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this first book of a new series, Phil has used his creative skills as a graphic designer to produce beautifully clear images that enable the reader to visualise what the text is saying. The paraphrase of the Bible text, that accompanies the pictures, opens up God's word for a younger generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking for a great present to give to your children, grandchildren, or a resource to use in toddler groups and children's Sunday School, then this children's Bible story book should be on your list.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRev Tim Gamston\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Nepalese Lokta Paper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNepalese handmade lokta paper is made from the fibrous inner bark of high elevation Lokta bushes which proliferate in open clusters or colonies on the southern slopes of Nepal's Himalayan forests between 1,600 and 4,000 metres.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLokta is a non-wood forest product (NWFP) harvested from protected areas (national parks, reserves and conservation areas) and is an important reservoir of biological resources maintained under in situ condition in the unique and diverse Himalayan ecosystems. When harvested, the lokta bush naturally regenerates to a fully grown 4-5 metre plant within 5-7 years, ensuring the paper is truly environmentally friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistorically, the handcrafting of lokta paper occurred in the rural areas of Nepal. Today, raw lokta paper is produced in more than 22 districts in Nepal, but finished lokta paper products are produced only in the Kathmandu Valley and Janakpur.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLokta paper's durability and resistance to tearing, humidity, insects and mildew have traditionally made it the preferred choice for the recording of official government records and sacred religious texts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe earliest surviving lokta paper document appears in Nepal's National Archives in Kathmandu in the form of the sacred Buddhist text, the \u003cem\u003eKaranya Buha Sutra\u003c\/em\u003e. Estimated to be between 1,000 and 1,900 years old, The \u003cem\u003eKaranya Buha Sutra\u003c\/em\u003e was written in Lichchhavi script and block printed on lokta paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce the lokta paper is produced it can last for some millenniums (estimated at 2,000-3,500 years).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout My Art Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy style of art is closest to be described as 'block art', and has been inspired by the design of David Plunkert, the illustrations of Joyce Hesselberth and Joanne Cole, and the artwork of Audrey Niffenegger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst I make some rough illustrations using Adobe Illustrator, and I then take these into Adobe Photoshop. Using a scanned sheet of lokta paper, I block out the different colours using masks and alter the colours to closely match my original illustration. These files can be made up of many layers, but give the overall effect of a decoupage look to the final image.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 x 8.5 x 11 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 09, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51786538746144,"sku":"9789937080576","price":35.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/b94b7eb02ceb4ef0971e3e1b94d558fc.webp?v=1780636021","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-lokta-illustrated-bible-creation-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}