Leaf by Daishu Ma (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Leaf by Daishu Ma In this wordless, all-ages graphic novel, our protagonist discovers a leaf that radiates a vibrant light. He returns to a detailed metropolis depicted in sombre greys and blues and searches for answers. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description How much power does a single man, let alone a single leaf, have in the industrial world? In this wordless, all-ages graphic novel, our protagonist discovers a leaf that radiates a vibrant light. He returns to a detailed metropolis — depicted in somber grays and blues — and searches for answers. During his quest, he stumbles upon a man who knows whats really happening in the citys labyrinthine ducts; a woman who spends her life studying and classifying obsolete flora; and the truth about the ever-dwindling environment. Leaf is a graphically stunning story that unfolds with a dream-like pace. Shaded in pencil and punctuated by spot colors, drawn in a delicate but concretely realized tonal approach reminiscent of Shaun Tans The Arrival and Chris Van Allsburgs Jumanji, Chinese cartoonist Daishu Mas first foray onto American shelves is ultimately a hopeful vision of the coexistence of the urban and natural worlds. Author Biography Daishu Ma lives in China. Review Starred Review: A single moment has the power to change us forever, and this idea is at the heart of this remarkable wordless graphic novel. ... This stunning graphic novel will draw inevitable comparisons to Shaun Tans The Arrival for its exquisitely drawn artwork and imaginative silent execution. The authors pencil drawings are beautifully rendered and highly detailed, done almost entirely in grey but punctuated by a judicious use of color. The author lingers on poignant scenes that define what makes us human: neighbors gathering around the rare beauty of a tree covered with lights, or the memories triggered by the innocence of youth captured in a childhood photo. Even with all its languorous, wending turns, readers will easily follow the larger themes surrounding the cost of industry. Simultaneously cautionary and celebratory, this will enchant readers of all ages.--Summer Hayes "Booklist"A magical wordless narrative in soft pencil lit with bursts of blue and yellow, this will draw parallels with Shaun Tans The Arrival for its form, its style, its fantastical nature and its social metaphor.--Stephen L. Holland "Page 45"Reminiscent of Raymond Briggs seminal 1978 classic, The Snowman, Leaf is told entirely through images. Perfect for nearly any age, Mas story is set in a dirty, industrialized city, in which a young man finds a glowing leaf, and tries to harness the power of its natural beauty. Magically drawn in colored pencil, Leaf is at times breathtaking, an undeniable achievement made all the more impressive for its total wordlessness.--Zach Hollwedel "Under the Radar" Review Quote "A magical Description for Sales People A beautifully rendered wordless graphic novel with hopes for a peaceful co-existence of urban and natural. Similar in style and feel to the works of Shaun Tan, in particular The Arrival (Hodder, 2006). Daishu Ma runs a popular design workshop and studio in Barcelona. Details ISBN1606998536 Year 2015 ISBN-10 1606998536 ISBN-13 9781606998533 Format Hardcover Place of Publication Seattle Country of Publication United States DEWEY 741.5 Short Title LEAF Language English Media Book Pages 98 Author Daishu Ma UK Release Date 2015-08-20 NZ Release Date 2015-08-20 US Release Date 2015-08-20 Publisher Fantagraphics Publication Date 2015-08-20 Imprint Fantagraphics Audience General AU Release Date 2015-09-24 Illustrations 1 Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:88836190;

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