A Gift for a Ghost
$39.90
- Hardcover
128 pages
- Release Date
5 May 2020
Summary
An untalented punk band and a parallel dimension—what could go wrong?
In Borja González’s stunning graphic novel, two parallel stories reflect and intertwine in a tale of youthful dreams and desires.
In 1856, Teresa, a young aristocrat, is more interested in writing avant-garde horror poetry than making a suitable marriage. In 2016, three teenage girls—Gloria, Laura, and Cristina—want to start a punk band called the Black Holes. They have everything they need: attitude, looks,…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781419740138 |
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| ISBN-10: | 141974013X |
| Author: | Borja Gonzalez |
| Publisher: | Abrams |
| Imprint: | Abrams ComicArts |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 128 |
| Release Date: | 5 May 2020 |
| Weight: | 490g |
| Dimensions: | 20mm x 169mm x 236mm |
| Audience Age: | 14 |
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Critics Review
“This thoughtful, graceful look into young women trying to find their place in the world may appeal to other adolescent, frustrated artists.”
“Gonza´lez’s first full-length work delivers a quietly emotional evocation of the universal hopes and desires linking characters across centuries.” * Library Journal *
“This thoughtful, graceful look into young women trying to find their place in the world may appeal to other adolescent, frustrated artists.” * Booklist *
“A Gift for a Ghost is an uncommon fantasy that speaks to the perennial, difficult-to-verbalize issues that teenagers face.” * BookPage *
“The story unfolds slowly and endearingly, and you find yourself drawn in to its air of mystery and magic.” * BookPage *
“A Gift For A Ghost is the exact opposite of the way so many stories are told today… It’s about collaboration between the reader and the work and creating a personal experience from it, something that all the best creative works aspire to.” * The Comics Beat *
Borja Gonzalez
Borja González is a self-taught illustrator and comic strip artist. His first published title was La Reina Orquídea, a precious and haunting short piece that placed the author at the center of national attention in Spain. A Gift for a Ghost is his first long-form work. He lives in Badajoz, Spain.
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