Mumbai: DDB Mudra Group and Charlie Chaplin Museum Foundation have created a book titled ‘A Silent Frown’ dedicated to the life and philosophy of Charlie Chaplin. The book will be officially launched on the 133rd birth anniversary of the legendary entertainer at Chaplin’s World Museum in Switzerland on 16 April.
The ‘A Silent Frown’ book has been developed as a piece of art. Each page depicts Chaplin’s life in illustrations on a transparent section. When stacked by closing the book, the illustrations come together to form the visage of the great entertainer.
Eugene Chaplin, recording engineer, filmmaker, and son of Charlie Chaplin, will present the book to the audience and formally launch a signed copy.
“It is Chaplin’s touching life story presented in few words, with creativity and emotion, a beautiful echo of the art of the comic master of silent cinema,” said Charlie Chaplin Museum Foundation member of the board and head office director Annick Barbezat-Perrin.
Copies of the book signed by members of the Chaplin family will also be available for auction online later this year.
Eugene Chaplin, son of Charlie Chaplin and Oona O’Neill said, “This book is a perfect mix of beauty, fun and surprise. A real work of art paying a superb tribute to the life of my father.”
“Charlie Chaplin’s life serves as inspiration when we need it the most. The last two years have been marred by illness, war, and failing economies; it has created an atmosphere of melancholy," stated DDB Mudra Group CCO Rahul Mathews. "He too faced similar challenges but smiled through it all. More importantly, he took the world along for the ride. The book we have created does not just depict his life; it captures the hope he shared with millions through his work.”
The book will be available to the public at the museum. "All proceeds from the sale of ‘A Silent Frown’ at the museum will go towards the charitable and humanitarian initiatives led by the Charlie Chaplin Museum Foundation. These include implementing and developing cultural activities around Chaplin’s art at Chaplin’s World, such as workshops and film screenings," said the statement.
