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I am Gandhi - Page 21 - Arthur Adams

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I am Gandhi - Page 21 - Arthur Adams Comic Art

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Flashlight shone through board showing Classic Gandhi

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Title:	I am Gandhi - Page 21 - Arthur Adams
Artist:	Arthur Adams (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	209
Likes on CAF:	10 11
Comments:	4
Added to Site:	6/10/2025
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I am Gandhi was an educational and fundraising book by Brad Meltzer, all proceeds went to Seeds of Peace which I believe does leadership and humanitarian activism education and training for teens. Brad got a bunch of all stars together to each contribute a page or a double page spread to the project, including the great Arthur Adams.

I don't believe Arthur was given the additional context of where his page was on Gandhi's journey and so drew him in "Classic Gandhi" appearance. Since this was an earlier exploit, he was in his mid-40s here, and didn't have the classic look so Arthur had to revise with a paste up and also added a suit jacket on top of the luggage. In the additional photos I shone a light through the front of the art and took a picture of the back so you can see the original rendering. Arthur also included the paper with the original art for the paste ups in the sale. (in fairness to Arthur, John Cassady's page is even earlier in his life and went to print depicting classic Gandhi)

I leap at any chance to add examples from my life-long favorite artist, but I'm especially glad and grateful to have had the opportunity to purchase this as it's something outside of the norm and a bit of a rarity. I don't know that I've seen other historical or biographical drawings by Arthur. As you'd expect the art is extraordinary, I love Arthur's expressions on the figures, the background hatching and detailed rendering of the sandals, luggage and the general's uniform. There were a ton of great contributors to this project, Sienkiewicz, McNiven, Mack, Maleev, Jim Cheung, and others. I definitely recommend picking up the book if some of your favorites contributed or you have an interest in Gandhi's life, as mentioned it all goes to a good cause as well.

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E DLS
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 6/10/2025

A wonderful page from such an unexpected source. Apparently there really isn't much that Arthur can't draw. Everything on this page just screams Arthur Adams. I love that panel with the sandals, and those three figures of course. Heck, I could stare at that pile of luggage all day long. I need to find a copy of this book.

F M
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 6/10/2025

I had never heard of that book so that is fantastic a find.

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

2 - Posted on 6/10/2025

Rare modern day Arthur Adams panel page! He'd only do this for a special occassion, putting in the same level of work he'd put in a cover. Mars Blackmon knows, "It's the shoes. It's all about the shoes."

artless artmore
Member Since 2013

1 - Posted on 6/11/2025

Cool piece with some history and weight to it. Love the symmetry and vibe of the page

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