David Pugh gave a short interview to Michael Traverzo, who has made a short film on his book, Dharma Sutra. The film features Pugh talking about why he wrote the book and what motivated him. Every character in the book is based on people that Pugh has met and who have inspired him and helped him along the way. Telling stories comes easily to Pugh, he says, “…I have been a comic strip illustrator for most of my working life, I’ve been a natural storyteller.” You can watch the short edit version of the interview on YouTube here.

Dharma Sutra is a fascinating book that features different main characters telling their story in each chapter. You will meet Sylvia Dharma and her husband Jeffrey in addition to other captivating characters who deal with sexuality and self-discovery. The book uses Indian mythology to tell the stories and focuses on unusual places around the world. It will make you question your perceptions and take you on a thrilling journey you have never experienced before.

David Pugh is an established comic writer and illustrator. He has been working on comic strips since 1976 and has eight books in print. He worked on the Daily Mirror comic strip for eleven years.