Book Overview
Read the beloved classic that inspired the CBC miniseries New York Times Bestselling cartoonist Jeff Lemire pays tribute to his roots with Essex County, an award-winning trilogy of graphic novels set in an imaginary version of his hometown, the eccentric farming community of Essex County, Ontario, Canada. Where does a young boy turn when his whole world suddenly disappears? What turns two brothers from an unstoppable team into bitterly estranged loners? How does the simple-hearted care of one middle-aged nurse reveal the scars of an entire community, and can anything heal the wounds caused by a century of deception? Award-winning cartoonist Jeff Lemire pays tribute to his roots with Essex County, an award-winning trilogy of graphic novels set in an imaginary version of his hometown, the eccentric farming community of Essex County, Ontario, Canada. Here, Lemire crafts an intimate study of one community through the years, and a tender meditation on family, memory, grief, secrets, and reconciliation. With the lush, expressive inking of a young artist at the height of his powers, Lemire draws us in and sets us free. This new edition collects the complete, critically-acclaimed trilogy (Tales from the Farm, Ghost Stories, and The Country Nurse) in one deluxe volume Also included are over 40-pages of previously unpublished material, including two new stories.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:160309038X
ISBN13:9781603090384
Release Date:September 2009
Publisher:Top Shelf Productions
Length:512 Pages
Weight:2.45 lbs.
Dimensions:1.4" x 6.3" x 9.2"
Age Range:13 to 16 years
Grade Range:Grades 8 to 11
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Beautifully written!
Published by Seanathon , 11 months ago
A good friend of mine lent me this book and I will be getting a copy for my family and friends. It is THAT good.
At first I wasn't sure what to expect, but I found myself immersed into the point of view of each of the characters introduced. I've read plenty of stories from all walks of life, and it's rare that I became this interested in what happens next.
It's a story of life, love, and really made myself think of the people in my life. It's a wholesome coming-of-age/slice-of-life read and I definitely recommend it to anyone who has a fancy to biographies.
Great Read
Published by Art Walker , 4 years ago
One of Lemires best if u enjoy slice of life comics with heart I would definately reccomend this title
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