MONKEY BUSINESS
THE LONG TAIL OF THE SYLVAN ECONOMY
IN A FOREST LYING BELOW THE WATERSHED in the Central Province of India, a utopian community of langurs were living in peace and harmony until a chance discovery of a misplaced cell phone led them to a series of serendipitous inventions and unforeseen social transformation that ultimately challenged their sylvan way of life.
Adding colour to the grey community were a golden langur and a douc, as well as the local people, who lived alongside the mischievous langurs at the fringe of the forest, blissfully going about their business and totally oblivious of the thriving economy inside the woods.
In pursuing progress, had the langurs traded away their future?
Author
THE LANGUR IN THE MOON
Mark Tan
Mark Tan lives in Singapore, where he runs a successful communications consultancy, among other interests. As a strategic communicator, he works with corporate clients to create powerful narratives to inform, involve and inspire stakeholders.
One of the areas he is particularly passionate about is sustainability: the care and protection of the environment and vulnerable communities. Prior to setting up his agency, Mark has held various positions in the government and multinationals, one of which had brought him to India. The idea for this book came about during one of his trips to India. Captivated by its rich culture and charmed by the warm hospitality of its people, Mark has used India’s vibrant tapestry of life to weave a short and intricate tale that tells of the pressing and perilous situation that the world has gotten itself into.
Mark is happily married to Natalie and they have two wonderful children, Joshua and Jade.
Artwork
THE ART OF MONKEY BUSINESS
ArsenicUnicorn
The book cover is designed by Arsenic Unicorn, a super talented and versatile game illustrator and animator. Arsenic Unicorn's iconic interpretation of the world of MB has not only depicted the subliminal nature of Gee and his toadying minions but captured the very essence of the story in a single drawing.
