ALL QUIET IN VIKASPURI Hardcover

"ALL QUIET IN VIKASPURI" by Sarnath Banerjee is a critically acclaimed graphic novel that presents a darkly humorous and dystopian vision of Delhi in the grip of severe water wars. Playing on the title of "All Quiet on the Western Front," Banerjee's work plunges readers into a near-future where various middle-class neighborhoods engage in brutal, Homeric battles over water resources. Amidst this chaotic landscape, the story follows a "psychic plumber" on a fantastical journey to the center of the Earth in search of the mythical river Saraswati, while also exploring the everyday anxieties and absurdities of a city facing ecological collapse. Through its evocative art and sharp commentary, the graphic novel provides a satirical yet poignant look at urban development, resource scarcity, and the human response to impending crisis.