The Spectators
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| Rating | : | 4.20 (906 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1907704752 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-01 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
If Sartre Had Written Hallmark Greeting Cards Pop Bop Our hero is a featureless silhouette. Every few pages he puts on a new body and a new face. Is he Everyman? Anyman? No man? All men? Or is he just inviting the reader onto the page to take his place? I like that answer.Our hero wanders about the City at night. He observes. One joke that runs through the drawings is that he will observe a simple tableaux involving one, two or three others. It will appear that a specific event is occurring - a fight, a tryst, an argument, dancing. Then the
What if we are merely shadows, our characters defined by a simple inflection of light? The realm of possibilities opens up, because in our world we are nothing but spectators.The Spectators unfolds as a poetic and philosophical introspection on the nature of man. Reminiscent of French New Wave cinema with its clipped dialogue, gentle pacing, and departure from a classic narrative structure, The Spectators is an exciting new graphic novel by a unique illustrator.Victor Hussenot is a French artist who has already seen major success in his career and is continuing to go from strength to strength. He lives in Paris.. Whilst studying Visual Arts at Beaux-Arts de Nancy, France, he was shortlisted for Angoulême's Young Talent Prize. From this he went on to meet Warum, his first publisher, and has since published several other books in French. Victor Hussenot's palette is awash with subtle color, gently carrying the narrative and allowing the reader to envelop themselves in the lyricism of the work. Hussenot has exhibited his work all over France
Truly a wonderful read, to think upon and to take in --- and one you will cherish for looking at on multiple levels.Graphic Novel ReporterIt’s a treat, honestly, this art. The transference of character is compelling to follow and well worth a read.Sub-Cultured. Hussenot shows how it can be done right with this book, and as a result, readers all become spectators of something magical. The striking combos flatter the soft watercolor or gauche artwork. The Spectators is not your average comic.PanelsThe introspective nature of the text is tempered by the bright hues of the gorgeously rendered watercolor panels, lending an unsettling, almost cheery intensity to the intentionally vacant facial expressions. Overall the entire piece is reflective on the transient nature of people and life, but it