Theo Ellsworth è un artista e narratore autodidatta che ha sviluppato la sua arte viaggiando per gli Stati Uniti. Possiede un'insolita predilezione per nuvole, mostri, alberi e oggetti impossibili, incanalando idee stravaganti e assurde nel suo lavoro, pur mantenendo un'aura di semi-normalità. Si dedica alla creazione di fumetti, fanzine d'arte e fenomeni immaginari, essendo co-fondatore della galleria Pony Club. La sua distintiva voce artistica è alimentata da un'immaginazione unica e da una fascinazione per ciò che è strano e invisibile.
Combining autobiographical elements with rich mythology, this special edition of a beloved classic offers a unique and visually stunning experience. The narrative weaves personal reflections with imaginative storytelling, creating a profound exploration of human capacity and creativity. Readers can expect a blend of introspective insights and captivating illustrations that enhance the overall beauty of the work.
"An urgent (and often very funny) attempt to explain a coocoo-rococo cosmology made up of garbled fragments of role-playing games, Transformers episodes, relaxation exercises and horror movies."— The New York Times The final chapter of this epic trilogy finds our hero, Izadore, awoken with his mind, body and soul reunited. The last Monks of the Imaginary Man lead him beyond Toy Mountain to discover the true nature of the relationship between imagination and reality. Not simply concluding the relentless, psychedelic plot, The Understanding Monster—Book Three explains how our creativity re-shapes our world, how we can overcome doubt through self-actualization.
An epic journey unfolds as a diverse cast of characters embarks on a quest to reunite Izadore with his body. This narrative explores themes of creativity and the human spirit, highlighting the challenges and adventures faced along the way. Each character brings unique perspectives and strengths, contributing to the overarching mission and the exploration of identity and existence.
Features the artist's hand-painted, colorful artwork in a trilogy describing a hero's journey.
An uncanny and eye-opening journey into a mysterious building, adapted from a short story by Jeff VanderMeer