ASAGAN

(Hi)story
The ASAGAN series of books combines real history with new, fictional adventures illustrated with prints dating back as far as 500 years and populated by bold, mischievous and modern heroines and heroes.

Travel through time with the Danube Pirates and Blondel the Troubadour … meet King Richard the Lionheart, the Danube mermaid and Robin Hood! A story about strong friendships and the power of song.

Beautifully illustrated with prints dating back as far as 500 years, the multi-award-winning collective ASAGAN uncovers historic treasures and combines them with modern heroes and daring adventures.

More than a book!
In ASAGAN, the book as a medium is reimagined with the addition of dynamic digital and analogue elements. This opens up new approaches and options for communication and interaction that make the book a long-lasting experience!

ASAGAN puzzle hunts and creative workshops
In the puzzle hunts created by ArchäoNOW, families and children go off on a treasure hunt and discover the city with the characters and stories from ASAGAN. In creative workshops, children learn how the ASAGAN books are created and write their own stories!

Acclaimed as „One of Austria’s most beautiful books”, ASAGAN captivates young readers aged 5 to 105. A whole ASAGAN universe has now emerged: books and CDs, events of all kinds, workshops and reading concerts in museums, schools and on other large stages. Bäckermaus & Donaustrudel is the 7th ASAGAN book and was selected for inclusion in the collection of works for the Austrian children’s and young people’s book

Wolfgang Hartl is a graphic designer, illustrator and author. Apart from taking part in and developing nu-merous exhibitions and cultural initiatives he also creates art projects all over the world. Together with Erika Friedl he illustrates the world of ASAGAN. Mia Kirsch is an author of children’s books in Vienna. She loves taking long journeys into the world of ASAGAN and beyond.