Craig Thompson Ordine dei libri (cronologico)

Ženšenové kořeny sledují dětství Craiga a jeho sourozence, kteří trávili léta svého mládí na polích tolik vyhledávaného amerického ženšenu ve Wisconsinu. Kvůli zdravotním problémům Craig později znovuobjevuje tuto zázračnou bylinu známou díky čínské medicíně a vydává se na neobyčejnou cestu z amerického středozápadu až do severovýchodní Číny. Ženšenové kořeny prodchnuté živou zemitou paletou barev mistrně kombinují memoáry, cestopis a kulturní historii. Autor se skrz ně dotýká otázek kreativity, pochybností, sebeuzdravení a rodiny. „Komiksy mi pomohly přežít dětství, ale co mi pomůže přežít dospělost?“ Obálka v plátěné vazbě s černou a zlatou ražbou, barevná ořízka v boxu s 3D parciálním lakem. Číslované kusy s podpisem Craiga Thompsona.

The graphic memoir delves into the complexities of the class divide and childhood labor, set against the backdrop of Wisconsin's ginseng farming industry. It offers a personal narrative that intertwines family dynamics with broader themes of globalization, reflecting on the challenges and realities faced by those involved in this unique agricultural sector. Through vivid illustrations and storytelling, the author provides insight into both the local and global implications of this often-overlooked industry.

In "GINSENG WURZELN" erzählt Craig Thompson autobiografisch von seiner Jugend auf der elterlichen Farm, wo er mit seinen Geschwistern arbeitet, um Taschengeld zu verdienen. Das Werk kombiniert Memoiren, Reisebericht und Essay und thematisiert Klassenunterschiede, familiäre Bindungen sowie globale Themen wie Ackerbau und Ginseng.

Od 10. do 20. roku życia Craig Thompson (autor Blankets) i jego młodszy brat Phil pracowali na farmach w stanie Wisconsin. Pielenie i zbiór żeń-szenia egzotycznego zioła leczniczego, które przynosiło ogromne zyski w Chinach sfinansowało młodzieńczą obsesję Craiga na punkcie komiksów. Z kolei komiksy pozwoliły mu uciec od pułapek życia wiejskiej klasy robotniczej. Po latach Thompson wraca do tematu w komiksie Żeń-szeń. Zgniłe korzenie, który będąc po części wspomnieniami, po części dziennikiem podróżnym, po części esejem bada podziały klasowe, rolnictwo, holistyczne uzdrawianie, 300-letnie relacje między Azją i Ameryką Północną, pracę w dzieciństwie i więzy rodzinne. schovat popis

From ages 10 to 20, Craig Thompson (author of Blankets) and his little brother Phil, toiled in Wisconsin farms weeding and harvesting ginseng. The medicinal herb fetched huge profits in China and funded Craig’s youthful obsession with comic books. Comics in turn, allowed him to escape his rural, working class trappings.For the first time in his career, Thompson is serializing his story. Part memoir, part travelogue, part essay—all comic book—Ginseng Roots is a sweeping narrative that unearths surprising connections between class divide, agriculture, holistic healing, the 300-year-long trade relationship between China and North America, childhood labor, and the bond between two brothers.

For Violet Marloche, family is the most important thing in the whole galaxy. When her father goes missing while on a hazardeous job, she can't just sit around and do nothing. She throws caution to the stars and sets out with a group of misfit friends on a quest to find him. But space is vast and dangerous, and Violet soon discovers that her dad is in big, BIG trouble. With her father's life on the line, nothing is going to stop Violet from trying to rescue him and keep her family together

From the internationally acclaimed author of Blankets comes a love story of astounding resonance: a parable about our relationship to the natural world, the cultural divide between the first and third worlds, the common heritage of Christianity and Islam, and, most potently, the magic of storytelling. Sprawling across an epic landscape of deserts, harems, and modern industrial clutter, Habibi tells the tale of Dodola and Zam, refugee child slaves bound to each other by chance, by circumstance, and by the love that grows between them. We follow them as their lives unfold together and apart; as they struggle to make a place for themselves in a world (not unlike our own) fueled by fear, lust, and greed; and as they discover the extraordinary depth—and frailty—of their connection.

This here be the first ever “graphical novel book” by Craig Thompson. It was winnning a Harvey Award, no less. It documentates the once upon a time in our fishing village town and a short turtle lad name of Chunky, last name Rice. Mister Chunky Rice be living in the same rooming house likewise myself, only that boy be restless. Looking for something. And he puts hisself on my brother Chuck’s ship and boats out to sea to find it. Only he be departin’ from his bestest of all friends, his deer mouse, I mean, mouse deer chum Dandel. Now why in a whirl would someone leave beyond a buddy? Just what be that turtle lad searchings for? I said you best read the book to find out. Merle said, “Doot doot.”

Ambientato nello scenario di un austero inverno nel Wisconsin, "Blankets" è un esericizio nel genere del fumetto autobiografico, che possiede la sostanza e la chiarezza di articolare la struttura narrativa con una delicata commozione. Esplora la rivalità dei fratelli Craig e Phil, cresciuti in un isolato paese, e il primo, romantico, amore di Craig con Raina. Un racconto di certezze e scoperte, di allegria e tragedia e sulle origini della fede. Craig Thompson ha vinto numerosi premi prestigiosi, come l'Harvey Award. «In Blankets si sente spesso un silenzio, i silenzi. Non è che manchino i suoni, ma proprio si sentono i silenzi: ... silenzi nella neve, nei luoghi appena abbandonati, nel dopo dei rumori. Thompson disegna momenti lunghi e fermi di silenzio. E li riempie di pensieri, di pensieri dei protagonisti e di pensieri dei lettori.» (dalla prefazione di Luca Sofri)

Craig Thompson spent three months traveling through Barcelona, the Alps, and France, as well as Morocco, researching his next graphic novel, Habibi. Spontaneous sketches and a travelogue diary document his adventures and quiet moments, creating a raw and intimate portrait of countries, culture and the wandering artist.