A graphic novel "Don: The Origin" narrating the genesis and story of "Don" and "Don 2" starring Shah Rukh Khan, is expected to draw new segments of younger audiences to reading -- at a time when cinema is pushing books to the edge.

The novel, conceived and scripted by director Farhan Akhtar of "Don" (2006) and its sequel "Don 2" which is set to release Friday, has been published by Om Books.u00a0The bilingual graphic books coinciding with the release of "Don 2" -- a dark crime thriller with Shah Rukh as the anti-hero -- was unveiled by the cast and crew of the movie in the capital this week.