See Pala

by Aldous Massie

A 360-page hard-copy iteration of the beginning of the See Pala story, including the prologue and first 11 chapters.The island Pala exists between the underworld of the Narakas below and the promise of immortality above.The Asurans are a Palanese tribe that venture deep into the island's heart each night to taste the gifts of both worlds.

Genres: Graphic Novels, Comics

Paperback

Published January 1, 2019

Reviews

[Delia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I need part 2 NOW

[Mafalda Afilhado · Rating 4 out of 5]

Estava tão empolgada quando este livro cá chegou a casa que comecei logo a ler.
A arte desta graphic novel é do outro mundo! simples e linda ao mesmo tempo.
Trata-se de uma viagem ao nosso "eu interior", See Pala é ver para dentro de nós através da história que vamos lendo.

A ilha de Pala existe entre o mundo paralelo dos Narakas, os Asurans são uma tribo Palanese que presta um certo culto/ promessa de imortalidade, quando um membro da tribo é escolhido para prestar culto à divindade Pala, esse terá de se oferecer como sacrificio morrendo e dando vida a um novo bebé Pala que nasce dentro de um cristal.

Mas quando Sim ( uma membro da tribo dos Asurans) é escolhida, algo de errado acontece durante a cerimónia de sacrifício o que leva a que as Asurans tenham de partir em viagem até à ilha de Pala para que o sacrificio seja concluido, mas a viagem torna-se demasiado perigrosa e as Asurians tem de travar os seus proprios medos e inseguranças para que possam superar todas as dificuldades da viagem.

O importante deste livro não é a história em sim mas sim a sua metáfora. No fundo tudo o que se passa no livro é o que se passa na nossa mente no nosso subconsciente. Existem muitos simbolos como:
O olho
As cobras
O Espelho
Os cristais

Há ainda um segundo volume com a continuação da história. Esta graphic novel por enquanto ainda só pode ser adquirida no site do próprio autor e portanto é normal que o preço seja um pouco mais elevado mas muitas vezes o autor lança uns descontos pelo instagram ;)

[Alli · Rating 3 out of 5]

Odd. The metaphors are vivid at times and elusive at others. I wish there were more of a consistent ideology throughout, but perhaps the author wishes to reflect life as it is: magical and non-magical, narrative-driven and non-sensical, sometimes awesome and sometimes godless.

[John James · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are very few channels that can convey the majesty of what it is like to move through consciousness hand-in-hand with spirit and ceremony while conversing with Ayahuasca. But earlier this year, after hearing about some of my experiences and visions, @fellina_ink introduced me to SEE PALA and the artwork of @aldousmassie for my birthday. It was a big one as it marked a complete immersion in ceremonial practice. This book illustrates, for me, some of the battles that I have fought through the years to allow this part of me shine to through in public. While each journey and path is highly individual, there are certain universal truths that act as markers in the exploration and Aldous has created a truthful map of juxts outlining the beauty and brutality that can exist within that journey alongside wrestling with the shadow of learning how to walk beside yourself while sharing your heart with others.

#SeePala #AldousMassie #TheJourney #ThePath #TheSelf #Ayahuasca #Ceremony #SelfDiscovery #TheUniverse

[Cloud · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was gifted this book by a friend a year or so back. I was going through a lot of deeply held personal trauma and was working on my own wounds. I devoured this book. The connection of each woman to a specific Chakra and how the disempowerment of self (complete with the lies we frequently tell ourselves) really helped me break open what was going on inside. I had to wait for the next one to be published and wait I did (the second one took everything soooo much further for me. I could feel the growth of the characters through out it). This is the beginning point which will leave you hungry for more. This is a breaking point in which we see and feel how important breaking points are. Aldous Massie gives our suffering meaning through-out the series and it is WELL worth your time.
The art is on-point and powerful. The imagery conveys just as much as the story. Everything has meaning and Massie beautifully shows us what those meanings are while gently reminding us that our most powerful selves come from within.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I discovered Aldous Massie through Instagram years ago and took interest in his art. Can I just say WOW. This book is like nothing I've ever experienced before. The art is absolutely divine. I can read it over and over and love it like the first time, every time. I think about this book all the time!

[SelynezX · Rating 5 out of 5]

EVERY INCH OF THIS BOOK IS A MASTERPIECE 🙏🏽 This book is like entering a portal into the unseen world. Absolutely incredible 🖤 I loveeee this book and have already recommended it to multiple people.

[Lars Winky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Suuuper intriguing and inspiring I loved the pastel universe with the female warriors and the misión they have and the animation that is inspiring it. The clips in Instagram are wonderful!