Upcoming: Memories of Paradise

Renowned creator Gary Kato has joined forces with Rorschach Entertainment to create a story that seeks to answer that age-old science fiction question: how did we get here?

Combining his clean and classic artwork with an edgy philosophical look at the origins of the universe, Memories of Paradise could very well be the book Kato is best remembered for.

“This is my finest achievement art-wise and writing-wise,” said Kato. “This is the one I’m most proud of.”

It all begins with a painting.

Interplanetary archeologist Anna Reuelen has an insatiable curiosity. This curiosity has led the scientist and nun to distant worlds in search of secrets left behind by those who came before the human race.

“She wants to investigate how interplanetary ruins can answer questions about origins of mankind and all life,” explains Kato.

When she encounters an anonymous painting depicting a strange and foreign landscape, Reuelen’s curiosity takes over, as she embarks on a quest to find the creator and, in turn, must confront the brightest and darkest aspects of life itself.

“Anna confronts the ultimate life force and ultimate dark side. It’s through her actions and the actions of the artist she is seeking that they are able to bring about change to reality,” said Kato.

While it is not a story couched in religion, Kato explains, the book relies on themes of spirituality and the basic questions of who we are and where we come from to drive the characters forward.

“There is no specific mention of god or spirituality, but there are implications of something beyond material reality,” said Kato.

Kato drew inspiration for this sci-fi yarn through an ongoing interest in the story of the Tower of Babel.

“One of the reasons I wrote this book is that I like to speculate what would have happened if Tower of Babel had actually been completed,” said Kato. “It was never completed because God created all different kinds of language. [In Memories of Paradise] certain life forms complete a version of the Tower of Babel, with terrifying consequences.”



Memories of Paradise will be in stores November 2004 and is currently available for order in the September 2004 Previews Catalog (SEP042850) from Rorschach Entertainment (www.rorschachentertainment.com).

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About the Creator Gary Kato:

Born and currently residing in Honolulu, HI, Gary made his comic debut as Terry Beatty's art assistant on Ms. Tree. He subsequently collaborated Terry and wife, Wendy Lee, on their adaptations of classic fairy tales to the Elfquest universe in Elfquest Bedtime Stories. Gary was also one of the illustrators for Mary Greim's Thunder-Bunny as well as penciller of Destroyer Duck. Plus Gary's long time collaboration with Ron Fortier on several titles including Mr. Jigsaw, The Original Streetfighter, Boston Bombers, Peter Pan, and on their latest return to comics, Days of the Dragon which was also published by Rorschach Ent.

About Rorschach Entertainment:

Rorschach Entertainment was originally formed in 2000 by veteran inker James Taylor as an outlet for his own creations, original artwork and prints. In 2003 James began publishing comic books in order to give younger talent an opportunity to create comics with books such as Sprecken, Industriacide & Lucifer Fawkes.