Book Overview
Let your imagination take flight with the second volume of this groundbreaking graphic novel fantasy anthology series, featuring short stories from some of today's most legendary artists, including the series editor, Amulet creator Kazu Kibuishi "The sheer force of creative energy on display is impressive."--Publishers Weekly (starred review) From the fantasy of a fading childhood romance in a small seaside town to the tale of a pair of monster hunters looking to make a quick buck, this second volume of Flight brought the titular theme and its many incarnations to life and collected the voices of many brilliant illustrators and animators before they launched to fame. This comics anthology is full of memorable and gorgeous tales from multiple New York Times bestselling authors, Eisner Award-winning creators, and Academy Award-nominated artists, including: - Kazu Kibuishi, New York Times bestselling author of the Amulet series
- Jen Wang, New York Times bestselling author of The Prince and the Dressmaker
- Hope Larson, Eisner Award winner for her A Wrinkle in Time adaptation
- Ben Hatke, Eisner Award-winning creator of Little Robot
- Vera Brosgol, Academy Award-nominated artist on Coraline
- Clio Chiang, Academy Award-nominated artist on Raya and the Last Dragon
- And more
- Jen Wang, New York Times bestselling author of The Prince and the Dressmaker
- Hope Larson, Eisner Award winner for her A Wrinkle in Time adaptation
- Ben Hatke, Eisner Award-winning creator of Little Robot
- Vera Brosgol, Academy Award-nominated artist on Coraline
- Clio Chiang, Academy Award-nominated artist on Raya and the Last Dragon
- And more
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:034549637X
ISBN13:9780345496379
Release Date:January 1
Publisher:Villard Books
Length:432 Pages
Weight:2.31 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.6" x 10.2"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
First Time Buyer of a Graphic/Comic Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
After discovering Kazu Kibuishi's comic, Copper, I found out that there was a book he was editing called Flight and that the second volume was coming out soon. About six months later I was at a Barnes and Noble and I remembered that they were distributing the Flight books. I picked one up, my first graphic book of anything I've ever bought, and I love it. Its a joy to see stories this interesting with art so beautiful. The art is the main reason I bought it because, but the stories stand on their own. Kazu's own entry in the book is a rather warming tale involving a young girl and boy who are facing seperation. Other stories involve cities built on hovering tram systems, planes, trains (in beautiful colored pencil, no less), and bicycles. Expect monsters, stories without dialogue, robots, and Flight. Beautiful and meaningful, I recommend this book to anyone who loves comics and maybe grew up with the art of Bill Watersons' Calvin and Hobbes, as well as anyone who has ever secretly wished that books for adults had vibrant illustrations to enjoy along with the text.
First class art work, a style for everyone.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
I was intrigued by the cover in the book store so I decided to pick it up. Wow, was I ever impressed. I used to be into comic books and art in general while in high school, but never in my wildest dreams would I have envisioned what the medium would become. Yes, I am getting old and no, I haven't been keeping up with comics. So, there may be better out there but not with so many different styles: One in pastel, one comp. generated, another in oils, and even a more traditional pen and ink section (all executed exquisitely). If you are interested in finding out what can be accomplished stylistically and artistically in the world of graphic novels look no further. I can't wait to find volume two.
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