Theo Ellsworth es un artista y narrador autodidacta que desarrolló su arte mientras viajaba por los Estados Unidos. Posee una afición poco común por las nubes, los monstruos, los árboles y los objetos imposibles, canalizando ideas caprichosas y absurdas en su obra, manteniendo al mismo tiempo un aire de semi-normalidad. Se dedica a la creación de cómics, fanzines de arte y fenómenos imaginarios, siendo cofundador de la galería Pony Club. Su distintiva voz artística se nutre de una imaginación única y una fascinación por lo extraño e invisible.
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