The Odyssey
16,00€
Diary of a Burmese exile
Kyar Pauk
256 pages, paperback, 13×22 cm + color booklet
Pre-order, out February 1
Description
A hunted man. A people in struggle. An odyssey for freedom.
In February 2021, Myanmar plunges into dictatorship. Kyar Pauk, superstar of the Burmese art scene and figurehead of the resistance, becomes one of the military’s targets. Hunted, he must flee with his two daughters. With emotion and humor, Kyar Pauk takes us on his journey from Yangon to Paris via the Thai jungle, while continuing to fight for his ideals.
A vibrant, universal tale of the reality of exile and the courage of those who fight for democracy.
The author
Musician, author and visual artist Kyar PAUK (Han Htoo Lwin) is a leading figure on the Burmese art scene. He is singer, composer and guitarist with Big Bag, a Burmese alternative band, and coach and producer of the TV show “The Voice Myanmar”. Author of 6 books, he has participated in numerous exhibitions in Southeast Asia and Europe.
