The Holy Ghost: A Spirited Comic
A Spirited Comic
$64.54
- Hardcover
128 pages
- Release Date
12 May 2022
Summary
Does God exist? Is there a heaven? What’s the point of it all? Do we even matter?
This collection of thought-provoking, humorous comic strips is a series of conversations between a squirrel, a badger, and a friendly blue ghost who may or may not be one third of the Holy Trinity. Charming, witty, and at times poignant, yet never holier-than-thou, award-winning illustrator John Hendrix tackles some of life’s greatest questions. Whether you consider yourself faithful or a nonbeliever, th…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781419755439 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1419755439 |
| Author: | John Hendrix, Patrick McDonnell |
| Publisher: | Abrams |
| Imprint: | Abrams ComicArts |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 128 |
| Release Date: | 12 May 2022 |
| Weight: | 582g |
| Dimensions: | 197mm x 235mm |
You Can Find This Book In
Critics Review
“Cartoonist Hendrix’s first collection is an amusing and sensitive exploration of Christian belief…In a masterful avoidance of treacle, Hendrix probes tender ideas like seeing God in emptiness and ugliness, the challenge of loving the outsider, and cosmic insignificance…Hendrix portrays a surprising range of emotions with his simple character drawings…The handwritten text adds a charming earnestness…It’s a delightful trove that’ll provoke reflection and grins.” * Publishers Weekly *
“John Hendrix makes a great case that the Holy Ghost is still worth your time. In his winsome new graphic novel,‘The Holy Ghost,’ introduces us to a spirit who is charming, approachable and insightful…he does for this underrated part of the Godhead what Charles M. Schulz did for beagles.” * St. Louis Public Radio *
John Hendrix
John Hendrix is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator whose work blends words and images to bring history, storytelling, and big ideas vividly to life.
His books include:
- The Mythmakers: The Remarkable Fellowship of C. S. Lewis & J. R. R. Tolkien (an Eisner Award-nominated graphic novel named a Best Children’s Book of 2024 by The New York Times)
- The Faithful Spy: Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Plot to Kill Hitler (an NPR Best Book)
- Drawing Is Magic: Discovering Yourself in a Sketchbook
- The Holy Ghost: A Spirited Comic
In addition to his books, Hendrix’s award-winning illustrations have appeared on book jackets and in major publications, including The New York Times, The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, and National Geographic.
Hendrix is the Kenneth E. Hudson Professor of Art and the founding chair of the MFA in Illustration and Visual Culture program at the Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.