Alone In Space - A Collection
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Avery Hill Publishing Limited
Published:10th Jun '21
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This collection showcases Tillie Walden's captivating short comics, featuring her acclaimed works along with early sketches and webcomics. It offers poignant narratives of love and life from an Eisner Award-winning artist.
Alone In Space - A Collection showcases the remarkable talent of Tillie Walden, who invites readers into her unique and imaginative worlds through a series of short comics. This collection brings together three of her longform works, including I Love This Part,The End Of Summer, and A City Inside. Each piece reflects Walden's distinctive visual style and her ability to convey deep emotional experiences, making her stories resonate on many levels.
In addition to the longform comics, the collection features early sketches and a variety of short comics that have appeared in magazines and online platforms. Among these is the widely acclaimed What It's Like To Be Gay In An All-Girls Middle School, which contributed to Walden's rise to prominence in the comic world. This diverse assortment of work illustrates her growth as an artist and storyteller, offering fans a comprehensive look at her creative journey.
Walden's narratives often explore themes of love, identity, and the complexities of life, all presented with a heartfelt touch. As an Eisner Award-winning cartoonist, her ability to blend visual artistry with poignant storytelling sets her apart in the graphic novel landscape. Alone In Space - A Collection is not just a compilation of comics; it is a testament to Walden's skill in crafting moving stories that resonate with readers, inviting them to reflect on their own experiences and emotions.
“A pensive retrospective from one of comics’ most talented and exciting artists.” - The AV Club; “Exhibiting a style that references Studio Ghibli and Winsor McCay, Walden displays an encyclopaedic knowledge of the genre that gives depth to the not-quite-our-reality in which her characters find themselves. Serving as a wonderful entry point for teens new to graphic novels, this collection is a gemlike encapsulation of coming-of-age narratives in gorgeous settings touched with magic.” - Kirkus; "Honest, compelling, and relatable. The emotion poured into the stories and illustrations emanates off the pages and will strike readers with its authenticity.” - School Library Connection
ISBN: 9781910395585
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324 pages