Artichoke Tales

Artichoke TalesDiscover the enchanting world of 'Artichoke Tales', a graphic novel that beautifully intertwines family and conflict. This must read coming of age story follows young Brigitte, whose family struggles amid a civil war, navigating through a landscape reminiscent of our own but populated by characters with artichoke leaves instead of hair. Renowned cartoonist Megan Kelso spent six dedicated years crafting this poignant narrative, making it a timeless

Discover the enchanting world of 'Artichoke Tales', a graphic novel that beautifully intertwines family and conflict. This must-read coming-of-age story follows young Brigitte, whose family struggles amid a civil war, navigating through a landscape reminiscent of our own but populated by characters with artichoke leaves instead of hair. Renowned cartoonist Megan Kelso spent six dedicated years crafting this poignant narrative, making it a timeless piece in contemporary literature. Originally released in 2010, this engaging family saga has been revitalized in a new paperback edition by Fantagraphics, ensuring that this critical smash, previously named on numerous 'Best of' lists, continues to inspire readers. The delicate linework and rhythmic compositions throughout the novel showcase Kelso’s unique visual storytelling ability, balancing intimate character studies with a stark representation of war’s impact. Immerse yourself in this generational epic, perfect for fans of literary graphic novels, and a remarkable addition to your collection.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781683966753
Year: 2023
Publisher: W W Norton & Company


Description:
Prior to cartoonist Megan Kelso's long-awaited 2022 release, Who Will Make the Pancakes, Kelso spent six years creating her first long-form graphic novel, 2010's Artichoke Tales. The book, a fantastic family saga spanning three generations and an entire continent, was a critical smash named to many "Best of 2010" lists. Fantagraphics is proud to bring this perennial classic back in print with a new paperback edition.

Artichoke Tales is a coming-of-age story about a young girl named Brigitte whose family is caught between the two warring sides of a civil war. It takes place in a world that echoes our own, but whose people have artichoke leaves instead of hair. Influenced in equal parts by Little House on the Prairie, The Thorn Birds, Dharma Bums, and Cold Mountain, Kelso weaves a moving story about family amidst war. Kelso's visual storytelling uniquely combines delicate linework with rhythmic page compositions, creating a dramatic tension between intimate, ruminative character studies and the unflinching depiction of the consequences of war and carnage, lending cohesion and resonance to a generational epic.