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MICHAEL MORGENSTERN: THE ECONOMIST

May 16, 2012

Michael Morgenstern always enjoys the challenge of illustrating The Economist's weekly Banyan column.  Here are some of his recent favorites.

"The Buddha and the Tigress" Based on a traditional story of the Buddha taking pity on a starving tigress and sparing her children by sacrificing himself.

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"Bleak House" Hindu/Muslim tensions in IndiaMichael_Morgenstern__The_Economist2.jpg

 

"Pakistan’s Saviour?" Popular cricket player politician Imran Khan aims high.

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"Nobody’s Satellite State" North Korea’s Kim Jong Un prepares to celebrate the 100th Birthday of Kim iL Sung by launching a satellite with technology that has ICBM capability.

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