WERD & WEBER My name is Chandra, the Elephant Fantasy

Chandra Kurt, Illustrator: Matthias Gnehm, 1. Auflage 2014 28 pages, 17 x 24 cm, hardcover «Hello, my name is Chandra,» says the little elephant. «I have an Indian name, because I’m an Indian elephant,» it trumpets proudly. Little Chandra, who is standing in front of the elephant enclosure, answers: «I’m also called Chandra. But unlike you, I was born in India, where my father was studying elephants!»

On May 13, 2002 an elephant baby was born in the Zurich Zoo. She was given the name Chandra, which means «Moon» or «The Shining one» in Hindu. This event inspired the renowned Swiss wine author Chandra Kurt to write a story. She herself was born in Sri Lanka as the daughter of an elephant researcher. An adorably illustrated children’s book by Matthias Gnehm.

AUTHOR: Chandra Kurt, born 1968 in Sri Lanka, is one of the well-known wine authors of Switzerland. She has published different wine books and writes for several media on this subject. Chandra Kurt is working as an international wine consultant and was honored in 2006 with the Swiss wine award called «Goldene Rebschere». She lives in Zürich.

ILLUSTRATOR: Matthias Gnehm, born 1970 in Zürich, has received international recognition with his comics and graphic novels. His works are shown in exhibitions worldwide e.g. exhibition «Comic-Land Schweiz» by Pro Helvetia where 12 Swiss comic artists will be presented amongst others in Japan, Russia or Malaysia. He lives in Zürich.