Discover the magical world of wayang kulit, through a book

Maya Zaharudin and Shufitri Mohd Shukardi, hope their book will attract young eyes and interest. Photo: The Star/Low Lay Phon

Before there was television or the cinema, there was the world of wayang kulit. This traditional storytelling form using shadow puppetry entertained countless audiences all over Indonesia and Malaysia for centuries.

As time passed, however, wayang kulit slowly became neglected, especially with the rise of technology. But a new book hopes to stop further neglect and spark a new interest in the ancient art form.