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Discover 'Monsters', the meticulously crafted graphic novel that has been 35 years in the making! This critically acclaimed masterpiece from Barry Windsor-Smith is a must-read for fans of both graphic novels and profound storytelling. Set against the backdrop of 1964, this gripping tale follows the journey of Bailey, a young man unknowingly caught in a disturbing US government experiment tied to the dark legacies of World War II. As secrets unfold and the 'monsters' become both real and metaphorical, readers are treated to a captivating blend of familial drama, thriller elements, and a metaphysical journey that spans generations of American history.
This 368-page graphic novel, featured in The Guardian's 'Books of 2021', showcases Windsor-Smith's impeccable pen-and-ink technique, offering stunning visuals that enhance the emotional depth of the narrative. Experience the heartbreak, redemption, and unrelenting struggle of characters as they navigate their destinies within this expertly illustrated world. 'Monsters' is not just a story; it’s an epic odyssey that invites deep reflection on morality, identity, and the intertwining of personal and political histories.
Perfect for readers looking for a thought-provoking graphic novel that blurs the lines between genre and art, 'Monsters' is available for fast delivery. Don’t miss your chance to own this remarkable book that will leave you both intrigued and moved!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781787333413
Year: 2021
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 368
Description:
35 YEARS IN THE MAKING- THE MOST ANTICIPATED GRAPHIC NOVEL IN RECENT HISTORY
35 YEARS IN THE MAKING- THE MOST ANTICIPATED GRAPHIC NOVEL IN RECENT HISTORY
*A GUARDIAN 'BOOKS OF 2021' PICK*
The year is 1964.
Bailey doesn't realize he is about to fulfil his tragic destiny when he walks into a US Army recruitment office. Secretive, damaged, innocent, trying to forget a past and looking for a future, Bobby is the perfect candidate for a secret US government experiment, an unholy continuation of a genetics program that was discovered in Nazi Germany nearly 20 years earlier in the waning days of World War II. Bailey's only ally and protector, Sergeant McFarland, intervenes, which sets off a chain of cascading events that spin out of everyone's control. As the monsters of the title multiply, becoming real and metaphorical, the story reaches a crescendo of moral reckoning.
A 360-page tour de force of visual storytelling, Monsters' narrative canvas is copious- part familial drama, part thriller, part metaphysical journey, it is an intimate portrait of individuals struggling to reclaim their lives and an epic political odyssey that plays across two generations of American history.
Monsters is rendered in Barry Windsor-Smith's impeccable pen-and-ink technique, the visual storytelling, with its sensitivity to gesture and composition, the most sophisticated of the artist's career. There are passages of heartbreaking tenderness, of excruciating pain, of redemption and sacrifice, and devastating violence. Monsters is surely one of the most intense graphi
This 368-page graphic novel, featured in The Guardian's 'Books of 2021', showcases Windsor-Smith's impeccable pen-and-ink technique, offering stunning visuals that enhance the emotional depth of the narrative. Experience the heartbreak, redemption, and unrelenting struggle of characters as they navigate their destinies within this expertly illustrated world. 'Monsters' is not just a story; it’s an epic odyssey that invites deep reflection on morality, identity, and the intertwining of personal and political histories.
Perfect for readers looking for a thought-provoking graphic novel that blurs the lines between genre and art, 'Monsters' is available for fast delivery. Don’t miss your chance to own this remarkable book that will leave you both intrigued and moved!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781787333413
Year: 2021
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 368
Description:
35 YEARS IN THE MAKING- THE MOST ANTICIPATED GRAPHIC NOVEL IN RECENT HISTORY
35 YEARS IN THE MAKING- THE MOST ANTICIPATED GRAPHIC NOVEL IN RECENT HISTORY
*A GUARDIAN 'BOOKS OF 2021' PICK*
The year is 1964.
Bailey doesn't realize he is about to fulfil his tragic destiny when he walks into a US Army recruitment office. Secretive, damaged, innocent, trying to forget a past and looking for a future, Bobby is the perfect candidate for a secret US government experiment, an unholy continuation of a genetics program that was discovered in Nazi Germany nearly 20 years earlier in the waning days of World War II. Bailey's only ally and protector, Sergeant McFarland, intervenes, which sets off a chain of cascading events that spin out of everyone's control. As the monsters of the title multiply, becoming real and metaphorical, the story reaches a crescendo of moral reckoning.
A 360-page tour de force of visual storytelling, Monsters' narrative canvas is copious- part familial drama, part thriller, part metaphysical journey, it is an intimate portrait of individuals struggling to reclaim their lives and an epic political odyssey that plays across two generations of American history.
Monsters is rendered in Barry Windsor-Smith's impeccable pen-and-ink technique, the visual storytelling, with its sensitivity to gesture and composition, the most sophisticated of the artist's career. There are passages of heartbreaking tenderness, of excruciating pain, of redemption and sacrifice, and devastating violence. Monsters is surely one of the most intense graphi