Andrea Ferraris' Graphic Novel on Indian Adoption Journey
Andrea Ferraris' graphic novel 'Una zanzara nell'orecchio. Storia di Sarvari' (Einaudi, 2021) recounts the true story of his adoption of a girl from India. The narrative follows Andrea and his wife Daniela through their decision to adopt, the bureaucratic hurdles, and the emotional journey to meet Sarvari in Mumbai. Ferraris, a Disney-trained cartoonist, uses a first-person perspective and shifts from monochrome to color as the story progresses. The book is praised for its mature, optimistic portrayal of adoption, avoiding the typical self-indulgent tone of autobiographical comics. Ferraris' previous non-Disney works include 'Churubusco', 'La cicatrice', and 'La lingua del diavolo'. The review by Ferruccio Giromini highlights the heartfelt storytelling and symbolic illustrations.
Key facts
- Andrea Ferraris is the author and illustrator of 'Una zanzara nell'orecchio. Storia di Sarvari'.
- The graphic novel is published by Einaudi in Turin, 2021.
- The story is based on Ferraris' own adoption of a girl named Sarvari from India.
- Sarvari was found abandoned at Andheri station in Mumbai.
- The book uses a first-person narrative and shifts from monochrome to color.
- Ferraris has a background in Disney comics and has created other graphic novels.
- The review is written by Ferruccio Giromini.
- The book costs €14.50 and has 128 pages.
Entities
Artists
- Andrea Ferraris
- Ferruccio Giromini
Institutions
- Einaudi
- Disney
Locations
- Genoa
- Mumbai
- India
- Turin
- Andheri