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Little Nothings #01: The Curse of the Umbrella

by Lewis Trondheim

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Publisher Comments:

The great talent behind the new generation in Europe, the Dungeon series, A.L.I.E.E.E.N., and Mr. O, pours his heart out in funny snippets of everyday life. His paranoia, little annoyances, big annoyances, chase of rainbows, love of comics, travel impressions from around the world, dealing with kids, being a kid: it's all about life as we know it. A collection from his comics blog that expands his palette with full color painting, one can only be awed at Trondheim's uncanny sense of observation and relate to all his experiences closely. Another touch of genius by one of today's best and most influential comic artists. Supported with a blog serialization on NBM's website (www.nbmpub.com).

Review:

"It's surprising that a book that more than lives up to its trivial title could also be satisfying to read, but the prosaic events of the acclaimed French comic artist's life are so universal that one is left feeling comforted by the shared absurdities of life in the 21st century. These one- and two-page autobiographical vignettes culled from Trondheim's blog form a very loose travel narrative, covering such clichd topics as airport security, sightseeing in the fog and using bug spray to avoid mosquito-borne illnesses. Yet Trondheim is a playful character — he draws himself as a bird and the rest of the characters as other animals — making ordinary encounters entertaining. He is silly enough to pretend to find money on the street just to kid his friend, the ruse backfiring when a passerby insists the money is his, or to procrastinate by furiously swinging a toy light saber around the house. The soft yet vibrant watercolor images impart a unique tone, and the small details of country and city landscapes are artfully executed. Touching lightly upon marriage, fatherhood, work and success, all with a neurotic's off-kilter sensibilities, the book is a charmingly lighthearted stroll through the life of an artist." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)
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Product Details

ISBN:
9781561635238
Author:
Trondheim, Lewis
Publisher:
ComicsLit
Subject:
Literary
Subject:
Graphic Novels - General
Subject:
Comic books, strips, etc.
Subject:
French wit and humor, Pictorial.
Subject:
Cartoons
Subject:
Graphic Novels-Literary
Copyright:
2008
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Series:
Little Nothings
Series Volume:
01
Publication Date:
20080331
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
126
Dimensions:
9 x 6 in
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Product details 126 pages ComicsLit - English 9781561635238 Reviews:
"Publishers Weekly Review" by , "It's surprising that a book that more than lives up to its trivial title could also be satisfying to read, but the prosaic events of the acclaimed French comic artist's life are so universal that one is left feeling comforted by the shared absurdities of life in the 21st century. These one- and two-page autobiographical vignettes culled from Trondheim's blog form a very loose travel narrative, covering such clichd topics as airport security, sightseeing in the fog and using bug spray to avoid mosquito-borne illnesses. Yet Trondheim is a playful character — he draws himself as a bird and the rest of the characters as other animals — making ordinary encounters entertaining. He is silly enough to pretend to find money on the street just to kid his friend, the ruse backfiring when a passerby insists the money is his, or to procrastinate by furiously swinging a toy light saber around the house. The soft yet vibrant watercolor images impart a unique tone, and the small details of country and city landscapes are artfully executed. Touching lightly upon marriage, fatherhood, work and success, all with a neurotic's off-kilter sensibilities, the book is a charmingly lighthearted stroll through the life of an artist." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)
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