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Blue Lotus
written by M.H Matar and Illustrated by Luka Japaridze
"A haunting, unforgettable blend of nostalgia and cinema."
Mariam El-Sayed
Writer & Cultural Critic
"A haunting, unforgettable blend of nostalgia and cinema."
Mariam El-Sayed
Writer & Cultural Critic
About Filmin' a book
I started Filmin’ in a Book because I scratched my own itch: I wanted to create graphic novels I couldn't find anywhere—stories I wanted to read, worlds I wanted to dive into, films I didn't want to wait to fund or make, and realms I was eager to explore. I figured if I wanted to read them, someone else might find value in them too.
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6 Things this book will teach you
How to See a Story in Stillness
Discover the art of storytelling through frozen frames, where every image carries the weight of a scene, and silence speaks volumes.
How to See a Story in Stillness
Discover the art of storytelling through frozen frames, where every image carries the weight of a scene, and silence speaks volumes.
How to See a Story in Stillness
Discover the art of storytelling through frozen frames, where every image carries the weight of a scene, and silence speaks volumes.
Why Stories Deserve to Be Felt, Not Just Read
Learn to engage with narrative on a deeper level, where each page is a moment meant to echo emotionally, like a powerful scene in cinema.
Why Stories Deserve to Be Felt, Not Just Read
Learn to engage with narrative on a deeper level, where each page is a moment meant to echo emotionally, like a powerful scene in cinema.
Why Stories Deserve to Be Felt, Not Just Read
Learn to engage with narrative on a deeper level, where each page is a moment meant to echo emotionally, like a powerful scene in cinema.
The Power of Collaboration Between Word & Image
Explore the synergy between a writer’s vision and an illustrator’s soul, and how true magic happens in that intersection.
The Power of Collaboration Between Word & Image
Explore the synergy between a writer’s vision and an illustrator’s soul, and how true magic happens in that intersection.
The Power of Collaboration Between Word & Image
Explore the synergy between a writer’s vision and an illustrator’s soul, and how true magic happens in that intersection.
A New Language of Visual Memory
Understand how stories can imprint themselves in your mind like film stills, not linear, but visual and emotional snapshots.
A New Language of Visual Memory
Understand how stories can imprint themselves in your mind like film stills, not linear, but visual and emotional snapshots.
A New Language of Visual Memory
Understand how stories can imprint themselves in your mind like film stills, not linear, but visual and emotional snapshots.
Resistance Through Creativity
Through tales like Chadi Chaplin, experience how humor, art, and storytelling become tools of cultural resistance and resilience.
Resistance Through Creativity
Through tales like Chadi Chaplin, experience how humor, art, and storytelling become tools of cultural resistance and resilience.
Resistance Through Creativity
Through tales like Chadi Chaplin, experience how humor, art, and storytelling become tools of cultural resistance and resilience.
How to Hold a Film in Your Hands
Break the boundaries of traditional media, and witness what happens when cinema takes the form of a book you can touch and keep.
How to Hold a Film in Your Hands
Break the boundaries of traditional media, and witness what happens when cinema takes the form of a book you can touch and keep.
How to Hold a Film in Your Hands
Break the boundaries of traditional media, and witness what happens when cinema takes the form of a book you can touch and keep.
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Each Filmin’ a Book is a cinematic journey told through still images.
It’s a new language of storytelling
one that moves without motion, speaks without sound,
and stays with you like a film you can’t forget.
Filmin’a Book is my offering the world:
a way to preserve, reimagine, and share stories that deserve to be seen,
not just read.
I hope these stories imprint something lasting in your heart.
This is where the film begins on paper.
Common Questions
What is Filmin’ a Book exactly?
It’s a cinematic story told through still images, like watching a film unfold frame-by-frame on the page. It’s not just a book, it’s a visual journey.
Is this a graphic novel?
Yes, but with a twist. Filmin’ a Book combines narrative prose, cinematic imagery, and visual storytelling in a style that’s both intimate and immersive.
Who is this for?
Lovers of film, art, storytelling, and anyone who wants to feel something deeply. Whether you’re a casual reader or a cinephile, you’ll find something here.
Do I need to read them in order?
Nope. Each story stands alone, like an independent film. You can dive into any volume and experience it fully on its own.
Are these based on true stories?
Some are inspired by real people and places; others are fictional with emotional truths. All are rooted in human experience.
Can I get a physical copy?
Yes! We're working on print editions that feel like collectible pieces — stay tuned or subscribe for updates.
How are these stories created?
Each book is a collaboration between writer M. H. Matar and illustrator Luka Japardize, blending text and art through months of creative process.
What is Filmin’ a Book exactly?
It’s a cinematic story told through still images, like watching a film unfold frame-by-frame on the page. It’s not just a book, it’s a visual journey.
Is this a graphic novel?
Yes, but with a twist. Filmin’ a Book combines narrative prose, cinematic imagery, and visual storytelling in a style that’s both intimate and immersive.
Who is this for?
Lovers of film, art, storytelling, and anyone who wants to feel something deeply. Whether you’re a casual reader or a cinephile, you’ll find something here.
Do I need to read them in order?
Nope. Each story stands alone, like an independent film. You can dive into any volume and experience it fully on its own.
Are these based on true stories?
Some are inspired by real people and places; others are fictional with emotional truths. All are rooted in human experience.
Can I get a physical copy?
Yes! We're working on print editions that feel like collectible pieces — stay tuned or subscribe for updates.
How are these stories created?
Each book is a collaboration between writer M. H. Matar and illustrator Luka Japardize, blending text and art through months of creative process.
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Upcoming Graphic Novels
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