Observer Graphic Novel of the Month
This graphic novel showcases a blend of humor and emotion, offering a vast and ambitious narrative. The acclaimed author, known for works like The Con Artists and Americana, brings a unique storytelling style that captivates readers. Through its engaging illustrations and thoughtful themes, the book invites exploration of complex ideas while maintaining an entertaining tone.
The Pacific Crest Trail runs 2660 miles, from California's border with Mexico to Washington's border with Canada. To walk it is to undertake a grueling test of body and spirit. In Americana, cartoonist Luke Healy accepts the challenge. This intimate, engaging autobiographical work from an Irish visitor to the United States recounts the author's own attempt to walk the length of the USA's west coast. Healy's life-changing journey weaves in and out of often humorous reflections on his experiences in America and his development as an artist, navigating both the trail itself and the unique culture of the people who attempt to complete it. For fans of Cheryl Strayed's Wild.
A unique graphic novel telling the stories of real and fictional Arctic castaways struggling to survive the long Northern winter.