—via The Outpost.

Included with Issue 01 of The Outpost is an illustrated children’s book entitled L’Origine(s) du Monde, referencing Gustav Courbet’s 1866 painting. The narrative of the book is accessible to children, but relevant to readers of any age. The message of the book centers on the fact that we are the origin of the world and tangibly share the universe. The book aims to make the idea of a shared body and a responsibility towards our actions, perfectly encapsulating some of the themes running through Issue 01.

The book is written in English, given the scope and readership of the magazine. The Arabic version, however, will be available in 2013 and distributed to schools and public libraries across the Arab world. The book is licensed under Creative Commons to encourage its dissemination, translation and adaptation in different educational and creative media. You can download a free digital copy of the book here.