Book: Sea of Ink
Author: Richard Weihe
Publisher: Peirene Press
Where: The Jericho Tavern
When: 5th August 2014, 7pm

Synopsis
FOYLES BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2012

A beautiful novella in 50 short chapters and 10 pictures about the life of Bada Shanren, the most influential Chinese painter of all times.

In 1626, Bada Shanren is born into the Chinese royal family. When the old Ming Dynasty crumbles, he becomes an artist, committed to capturing the essence of nature with a single brushstroke. Then the rulers of the new Qing Dynasty discover his identity and Bada must feign madness to escape.

Join us in the Jericho Tavern at 7pm for SYP Book Club. Sea of Ink is available from bookstores and online.