Blankets: A Graphic Novel

by Thompson, Craig
ISBN: 9781770462182
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"Quaint, meditative and sometimes dreamy, blankets will take you straight back to your first kiss." --The Guardian

Blankets is the story of a young man coming of age and finding the confidence to express his creative voice. Craig Thompson's poignant graphic memoir plays out against the backdrop of a Midwestern winterscape: finely-hewn linework draws together a portrait of small town life, a rigorously fundamentalist Christian childhood, and a lonely, emotionally mixed-up adolescence.

Under an engulfing blanket of snow, Craig and Raina fall in love at winter church camp, revealing to one another their struggles with faith and their dreams of escape. Over time though, their personal demons resurface and their relationship falls apart. It's a universal story, and Thompson's vibrant brushstrokes and unique page designs make the familiar heartbreaking all over again.

This groundbreaking graphic novel, winner of two Eisner and three Harvey Awards, is an eloquent portrait of adolescent yearning; first love (and first heartache); faith in crisis; and the process of moving beyond all of that. Beautifully rendered in pen and ink, Thompson has created a love story that lasts.

  • Format: TradePaperback
  • Author: Thompson, Craig
  • ISBN: 9781770462182
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 9.00 x 1.90
  • Number Of Pages: 592
  • Publication Year: 2015

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  • A coming of age memoir, but more so...

    Matthew M. - 6 years ago

    Craig Thompson's graphic novel/memoir Blankets explores all the trials and tribulations of becoming a mature adult. With beautifully drawn artwork, Thompson recreates his own childhood and adolescence with clarity. The graphic novel/memoir centers around growing up with his devoutly religious parents and their strict upbringing. The upbringing that fails to recognize Thompson's talent as an artist. And of course, what coming of age story isn't complete without bullies and first love? Blankets explores both of those topics without ever verging into clich young adult territory. The graphic novel/memoir is an honest look into a young man's life, and really captures what it means to come into maturity while trying to balance school, family, love, following your dreams, and becoming one with yourself. Thompson's black and white artwork propels the story forward, more so than your standard coming of age memoir. Blankets will have you flipping through the pages, carefully studying the artwork and wanting more. Fortunately, it isn't Thompson's only graphic novel.

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