In the Land of Lost Memory

Author: Stéphane Poulin

Color: Grey

Edition: 1

Number of Pages: 128

Publication Date: 17-08-2011

Details: Short description Magical Graphic Novel Stéphane Poulin's fantastical images lead us into a dark, violent land – it is the land of empty memory. The hero of the story doesn't know who he is, where he comes from, or where he is going. And yet: he may have lost his memory, but not his dream of peace and tenderness... And he, alone, has the power to free the land. The images of our hero, bandaged like a mummy after a bus attack and waking up in the hospital with no memory, are unsettling. Also unsettling are the images of the city of dogs, where cats are mercilessly persecuted as terrorists. During his wanderings through the streets, the bandaged man comes to know and despise violence, but he also learns that the longing for freedom and happiness is ineradicable... and he knows that he can manage to free the land from its curse. An impressive artistic parable on the perpetual conflict between violence and oppression on the one hand, and the freedom of imagination and the hope for a better life on the other. Press reviews An immensely complex visual work that convinces with these strange surreal images, the alternation of large- and small-format images, which is reminiscent of graphic novels, the clever use of typography, of language – a truly highly complex book that also has a philosophical statement. (Dr. Maria Linsmann on Deutschlandfunk "Büchermarkt", The Best 7 in October 2011)A poetic parable about freedom, oppression and the power of imagination and one of the most beautiful books of the year. (Der Tagesspiegel)Stéphane Poulin and Carl Norac have succeeded in creating a great parable about the mystery of our identity and the striving for individual freedom against all odds: A timeless picture book for adults with images of extraordinary poetic power and universal relevance. (Jüdische Zeitung) About the author and other contributors Stéphane Poulin, born in Montreal in 1961, is one of the best-known French-Canadian artists. His picture books and graphic novels have won numerous awards. He worked on the illustrations for In the Land of Lost Memory for five years. Carl Norac, born in Belgium in 1960, lives as a successful writer in Paris. His numerous books have been translated into many languages and have won several awards. Stéphane Poulin asked him to tell the story behind his pictures.

EAN: 9783941787490

Languages: German

Binding: Hardcover

Item Condition: Collectible - Very Good

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