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Graphic Novel Review: ‘Hasib and the Queen of Serpents’ by David B.
French graphic novel legend David B.’s take on some of the Thousand and One Nights, 'Hasib and the Queen of the Serpents', proves a visual treat.
Read More »Book Review: “Marie Antoinette, Phantom Queen,” A Graphic Novel by Rodolphe and Annie Goetzinger
'Marie Antoinette, Phantom Queen' by Rodolphe and Annie Goetzinger - a ghost story provides an empathetic look at the "Let Them Eat Cake" queen.
Read More »Graphic Novel Review: ‘The Lighthouse’ by Paco Roca
'The Lighthouse' by Paco Roca is a winningly straightforward graphic novel about war and redemption.
Read More »Graphic Novel Review: ‘Thoreau: A Sublime Life’ by Maximilien Le Roy and A. Dan
The French Graphic Novel "Thoreau: A Divine Life" by Maximilien Le Roy and A. Dan puts a human face to a major figure in American Lit.
Read More »Book Review: “Walking Wounded: Uncut Stories from Iraq,” Graphic Non-fiction by Olivier Morel and Mael
A French documentarian looks at the aftereffects of war on a group of Iraq War vets – and himself does not emerge untouched.
Read More »Graphic Novel Review: “Persia Blues,” Volume One and Two by Dara Naraghi and Brent Bowman
Persia Blues by Brent Bowman and Dara Naraghi contains the first two volumes of a Graphic Novel trilogy which blend life in modern Iran with a fantastic vision of ancient Persia.
Read More »Graphic Novel Review: ‘Zombillenium: Control Freaks,’ by Arthur de Pins
The third volume in de Pins’ ghoulish comic series broadens its scope beyond its not-so-innocent amusement park.
Read More »Book Review: “Religion,” A Discovery in Comics by Margreet de Heer
Margreet de Heer’s “Discovery in Comics” tackles her most potentially volatile subject yet.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Girl in Dior,’ A Graphic Novel by Annie Goetzinger
A French graphic novel looks at the world of post-war fashion.
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