Graphic novels og tegneserier: historisk

"Set in and around 1971 in Los Angeles, [this book] follows an immigrant film editor named Seymour who is desperate to make his own movies. But without money or clout, he has no choice but to spend his days slumming it for the worst and most exploitative production company in town. When Seymour is given the chance to make a film of his own, his unbending principles and relentless drive violently clash with an industry that rewards everything but principles and drive"--

I Under livet er der mange valg at træffe, og mange udfordringer at løse. Heldigvis er der både en hjerne, et hjerte, en livmoder og en fisse til at styre det hele, men samarbejde kan være svært. For hvordan håndterer man den første menstruation? Kan man hele et knust hjerte? Hvordan fungerer sex? Og hvad med en fødsel? Hvordan er man forælder? Og hvad pokker er overgangsalderen? Under livet er en graphic novel om livets faser og om de modsatrettede følelser og impulser menneskelivet tumler rundt i. Under livet er et computerspil med ’Hjernen’, ’Hjertet’, ’Livmoderen’ og ’Fissen’ ved controlleren.

Sydney Taylor Honor Award winnerNational Jewish Book Award finalistNeal Shusterman, Margaret A. Edwards Award WinnerNational Book Award winner Neal Shusterman and acclaimed illustrator Andrés Vera Martínez present a graphic novel exploring the Holocaust through surreal visions and a textured canvas of heroism and hope.Courage to Dream plunges readers into the Holocaust - one of the greatest atrocities in human history - delving into the core of what it means to face the extinction of everything and everyone you hold dear.This gripping, multifaceted tapestry is woven from Jewish folklore and cultural history. Five interlocking narratives explore one common story - the tradition of resistance and uplift. Neal Shusterman and Andrés Vera Martínez are internationally renowned creators who have collaborated on a masterwork that encourages the compassionate, bold reaching for a dream.

The truth of Maomao's birth is revealed?! Sly tactician Lakan's attempts at provocation lead to his own downfall when Maomao challenges him to elephant chess, only to outplay him in a game of wits! In a stupor from drinking "poison" as punishment for his loss, Lakan dreams of a long-lost past, his affair with a beautiful courtesan, and meeting her daughter for the very first time. Upon waking, he finds himself at Verdigris, where he is pressed to buy the freedom of a girl of his choosing and take her home as his wife! But will any of the flowers there catch his eye when his heart is in love with a memory?

"Keep your handmaidens close, and your enemies closer. Every time Rishe turns twenty, she dies and is reincarnated to the day her engagement is broken off. This time around, she winds up the fiancâee of the man who killed her in her previous life: the crown prince of the Galkhein Empire, Arnold! Knowing from her past lives that Galkhein is on the path to war, Rishe is determined to prevent it. She starts by turning the royal villa into a training ground...for handmaidens! Will her unorthodox plans be enough to keep disaster at bay?" --

Osamu Tezuka's vaunted storytelling genius, consummate skill at visual expression, and warm humanity blossom fully in his eight-volume epic of Siddhartha's life and times. Tezuka evidences his profound grasp of the subject by contextualizing the Buddha's ideas; the emphasis is on movement, action, emotion, and conflict as the prince Siddhartha runs away from home, travels across India, and questions Hindu practices such as ascetic self-mutilation and caste oppression. Rather than recommend resignation and impassivity, Tezuka's Buddha predicates enlightenment upon recognizing the interconnectedness of life, having compassion for the suffering, and ordering one's life sensibly. Philosophical segments are threaded into interpersonal situations with ground-breaking visual dynamism by an artist who makes sure never to lose his readers' attention.Tezuka himself was a humanist rather than a Buddhist, and his magnum opus is not an attempt at propaganda. Hermann Hesse's novel or Bertolucci's film is comparable in this regard; in fact, Tezuka's approach is slightly irreverent in that it incorporates something that Western commentators often eschew, namely, humor.

This first book from Chicago author Chris Ware is a pleasantly-decorated view at a lonely and emotionally-impaired "everyman" (Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth), who is provided, at age 36, the opportunity to meet his father for the first time. An improvisatory romance which gingerly deports itself between 1890's Chicago and 1980's small town Michigan, the reader is helped along by thousands of colored illustrations and diagrams, which, when read rapidly in sequence, provide a convincing illusion of life and movement. The bulk of the work is supported by fold-out instructions, an index, paper cut-outs, and a brief apology, all of which concrete to form a rich portrait of a man stunted by a paralyzing fear of being disliked.

Leonardo DiCaprio har datet 117 bikinimodeller, men uden at forelske sig. Hvorfor? Er det på grund af forbrugersamfundet? Narcissisme? Biologi? Eller har han bare ikke mødt den rigtige? Og: bliver vi ikke allesammen mere og mere som Leo? I ’Den er der ikke’ undersøger Liv Strömquist hvordan det går med kærligheden i senkapitalismens æra. Ved hjælp af Beyoncé, Søren Kierkegaard, og moderne sociologiteori diagnosticerer og analyserer Strömquist satirisk hvordan synet på kærligheden og forskellen mellem kønnene har forandret sig gennem tiden. Pressen skrev om Kundskabens frugt: "... man griner, mens man bliver klogere, indigneret og får lyst til at tage denne del af kvindekroppen tilbage. Nu. Og ikke mindst at give bogen her til alle kvinder mellem 12 og 92." ****** - Elle"... en fantastisk sjov og aldeles forbløffende historisk gennemgang af menneskets forhold til ... 'det kvindelige kønsorgan'." ***** - Femina"Byder på ikke så få øjenåbnere ... morsom og skønt sarkastisk-pædagogisk pragt præsentation." ***** - Politiken

“Zenobia” er historien om syriske Amina. Hun er på flugt fra krigen. Ved historiens begyndelse har hun sat ud i båd på vej tværs over Middelhavet. Båden tippes af en bølge. Amina havner i det kolde vand. I et langt flashback oplever vi i punktnedslag hendes liv i Syrien før, under og efter krigen forandrede hendes tilværelse.

"A collection of colorized tales from Usagi Yojimbo's forty years of publication"--

From her father and mother's interracial marriage to her own "you show me yours, I'll show you mine" moments on the playground?from drug experimentation to sexual/identity questions?MariNaomi lays her inner life bare. Kiss & Tell is her funny and frank memoir in graphic form: a fresh and offbeat coming-of-age story unfolding against the colorful backdrop of San Francisco in the '80s and '90s. Through deft storytelling and charming illustration, MariNaomi carries us through first love and worst love, through heartbreak and bedroom experimentation, as she grows from misfit teen to young woman.

What's up with plain-face, shy Tarvey Parker from Virginia that has all of Philadelphia's fillies falling for him? That's the question being asked not only by jealous beaus and husbands, but Tarvey, too. Bewildered over his new popularity, his dilemma worsens when he meets the country's first movie mogul, Philadelphia's Siegmund Lubin, and soon finds himself before the cameras, upstaging every male photo-player, as he becomes the desire of every leading lady. Little does Tarvey realize that the purpose of his trip to Philadelphia is what has caused Love to be loosed on him. Until he discovers that, Love has a maddening free-for-all with poor Tarvey Parker.

""Step into the intellectual battleground of the 1920s with AldousHuxley's gripping masterpiece, 'Point Counter Point.' In thisriveting novel, Huxley masterfully weaves a tapestry of humanrelationships, moral dilemmas, and the clash of ideas, set againstthe backdrop of a rapidly changing world.Follow the lives of a diverse cast of characters, from artists andscientists to socialites and revolutionaries, as they grapple withtheir ambitions, desires, and the seismic shifts in society.Huxley's razor-sharp wit and incisive commentary on politics,philosophy, and human nature will leave you pondering theintricacies of existence long after you've turned the last page.'Point Counter Point' is a symphony of ideas, a thoughtprovokingexploration of the human condition, and a compellingexamination of the tensions between love and reason. With itsrichly drawn characters and thought-provoking themes, thistimeless classic is a must-read for anyone who craves a novel thatchallenges the mind and stirs the soul.Join Aldous Huxley on a journey through the intellectual andemotional landscapes of his unforgettable characters, anddiscover why 'Point Counter Point' remains a powerful andrelevant work in today's ever-changing world.""

Seeking to avenge the death of his parents at the hands of Viking marauders, a young man named Finnian leaves his monastic school in Ireland to find a legendary sword rumored to have the extraordinary power to defeat evil. Will Finnian find the mythical sword and lead the way to victory? Or will the Vikings continue to destroy innocent villagers? Find out what happens in the first volume of this epic adventure series!

After a victorious battle against a mysterious group of demonic creatures, Finnian and his crew reach the next stage of their journey. Finnian continues to gather pieces of a legendary sword he hopes will turn the tide in the war against Ragnar, the malicious Viking king, but will Ragnar's newfound alliance with an evil Necromancer prove to be his undoing? Past revelations are brought to light as Finnian races to keep the sword from falling into the wrong hands!

THIS ONE IS PURE ADVENTURE AND SUSPENSE.THE PRINCE OF WALES, THE FUTURE KING EDWARD VII, INVITED THE KHEDIVE OF EGYPT FOR A BUSINESS VISIT TO BRITAIN. THE VANISHING OF THE FATHER OF ONE OF MOIRA HUNTER'S FRIEND, OPENED THE WAY TO AN INVESTIGATION LED BY SIR MORTIMER HUNTER, HEAD OF THE BRITISH SECRET SERVICES, SIDNEY OREBAR, THE BEST BRITISH AGENT, AND MOIRA HUNTER, HERSELF.WHAT YOU WILL SEE WILL SURPRISE YOU.AS USUAL THIS TALE -TAKING PLACE IN THE VICTORIAN AGE- IS FILLED WITH ACTION, SUSPENSE, INTRIGUE A

It was 1817 and there was only one place for those condemned to insanity, the York Retreat. According to folklore, nobody ever left the asylum but Henry Gilchrist wouldn't allow his sister to be sentenced to such a fate. He was hopeful there was a cure for her disease and it only had to be found. Although he would shame his family and faith, it was a sacrifice he would make.Henry must steal his sister away and ride into the wilderness, where she may be freed. He needed to restore her back as she once was. But if he failed, she would be forced into a mental asylum; a timeless reality built from stone walls and solidarity. She would be lost forever.

Nominated for the Eisner and Harvey Awards, Gou Tanabe's adaptation of the Lovecraft classic is collected in its entirety in Dark Horse's acclaimed Deluxe Edition manga format. Following in the footsteps of Berserk, Hellsing, and Blade of the Immortal, this Deluxe Edition features wrap-around cover art with soft touch lamination and spot gloss, 100 gsm woodfree paper, 8 pages in full color, a title page in silver ink, foil gilding on the edges of the book block, and a satin ribbon bookmark! In 1931, an expedition team arrives at a campsite in Antarctica...to find its crew of men and sled dogs strewn and dead. Some are hideously mangled, as if in rage--some have been dissected in a curious and cold-blooded manner. One man is missing. But a still more horrific sight is the star-shaped mound of snow nearby...for under its five points is another mass grave--and what lies there is not remotely human! At the Mountains of Madness is a journey into the core of Lovecraft's Mythos--into the deep caverns and even deeper time of the dead continent where the secret history of our planet is preserved. Since it was first published in Astounding Stories during the classic pulp era, At the Mountains of Madness has influenced both horror and science fiction worldwide! "I love H.P. Lovecraft...It would be great to adapt him as a serialized manga, but I actually saw Gou Tanabe create a great adaption of H.P. Lovecraft's stories. Afterwards, I ended up not doing it because I thought I wouldn't be as good as Gou's version."-- Junji Ito (Uzumaki, Black Paradox) Collects H.P. Lovecraft's At the Mountains of Madness Volume 1 and 2.

H.P. Lovecraft's most famous horror story, rendered in chilling detail by modern manga horror master Gou Tanabe! The complete graphic novel in one volume, faithfully reproducing the original Japanese release, featuring a title page in silver ink, eight pages in full color, and eerie metallic copper tones and spot color on the cover. What links together two bands of worshippers, one deep in the Arctic snows, one hidden in the bayous of Louisiana, is more than their shared practice of blood sacrifice. It is the inhuman phrase they both chant: Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn--"In his house at R'lyeh dead Cthulhu waits dreaming." Now these nightmares will disturb the sanity of Francis Thurston, a young man pursuing an investigation into the cult of Cthulhu that leads to the most forsaken spot in the vast Pacific...and to Earth's supreme terror, the risen corpse-city of R'lyeh. First published in 1928, The Call of Cthulhu, rendered in chilling detail by modern manga horror master Gou Tanabe, is the most famous of all of H.P. Lovecraft's stories, and was the namesake of the acclaimed role-playing game system set within the Cthulhu Mythos. "I love H.P. Lovecraft...It would be great to adapt him as a serialized manga, but I actually saw Gou Tanabe create a great adaption of H.P. Lovecraft's stories. Afterwards, I ended up not doing it because I thought I wouldn't be as good as Gou's version."-- Junji Ito (Uzumaki, Black Paradox)

El Caballero de la Armadura OxidadaEn el primer capítulo de "El Caballero de la Armadura Oxidada", titulado **"La Armadura Brilla"**, se nos presenta al protagonista de la historia, un caballero llamado Agilulf. Agilulf es un caballero valiente y hábil que ha pasado mucho tiempo luchando en batallas y protegiendo su reino. Sin embargo, Agilulf tiene un problema que lo hace único: siempre lleva puesta su armadura, incluso en momentos en los que no está en el campo de batalla. La armadura de Agilulf es impresionante y brillante, lo que lo hace destacar entre los demás caballeros. La gente lo admira por su armadura y lo considera un ejemplo a seguir. Sin embargo, Agilulf ha llegado a un punto en su vida en el que siente que su armadura es parte de su identidad y no puede quitársela. La armadura se ha vuelto tan parte de él que incluso duerme con ella puesta. A pesar de su éxito como caballero y su armadura brillante, Agilulf comienza a sentirse vacío por dentro. Siente que ha perdido algo importante en su vida y que la armadura lo está alejando de su verdadero yo. Aunque la gente lo elogia y lo considera un héroe, Agilulf se da cuenta de que la armadura en realidad lo ha separado de su propia humanidad.

A thirteen-year-old medical genius gives a boy on death row a chance at life after death!Eins is no match for Willie's cybernetic arms when they face off to prove whether Victoria's or Henry's creation is superior. Just when Eins thinks the battle is over, he has to combat Willie gone berserk! Henry then reveals a shocking secret from Eins's past as David. Victoria must decide if she can continue to support Eins despite learning the devastating truth...

"Middlemarch" by George Eliot is a magnum opus of Victorian literature that unfolds with the grace and complexity of a masterfully woven tapestry. Set in the fictitious provincial town of Middlemarch, the novel delves deep into the intricacies of human nature, societal dynamics, and the perennial pursuit of meaning and fulfillment.At its heart is the story of Dorothea Brooke, a young and idealistic woman whose aspirations for a purposeful life are both hindered and shaped by the societal norms of 19th-century England. Through her marriages and personal trials, Dorothea becomes a focal point for the exploration of the limitations imposed on women in a patriarchal society and the complexities of personal growth.The narrative, however, is not confined to Dorothea alone. Eliot introduces a rich ensemble of characters, each with their own dreams, flaws, and struggles. Among them is Tertius Lydgate, a progressive and ambitious young doctor whose aspirations for medical reform clash with the conservative values of the community. Rosamond Vincy, with her charm and superficiality, adds another layer to the social tapestry as she navigates the complexities of marriage and societal expectations.As the characters' lives intersect and intertwine, Eliot paints a vivid portrait of Middlemarch as a microcosm of society, capturing the tensions between progress and tradition, ambition and morality. The novel's panoramic scope extends beyond the personal to explore broader themes of political reform, scientific advancement, and the clash between individual desires and social obligations.Eliot's prose is a symphony of intellect and emotion, with each sentence carefully crafted to convey the profound depths of her characters' inner lives. Her narrative style exhibits a keen psychological insight, inviting readers to reflect on the intricacies of human motivation and the consequences of individual choices."Middlemarch" is a tour de force that resonates across time, transcending the boundaries of its Victorian setting to speak to universal truths. Eliot's exploration of human nature, morality, and the interplay between personal and societal aspirations elevates the novel to the status of a timeless classic. The reader is not merely an observer but an active participant in the intellectual and emotional journey, making "Middlemarch" a mesmerizing and enriching literary experience.

Mr. Ward! Mr. Ward! Er Christine og Mandy prostituerede? Er De alfons for dem? Hvem har betalt Deres kaution? Er De russisk spion? Hvilken dom håber De på? Hvor begynder en historie? Jeg må helt tilbage til begyndelsen, men jeg har ikke megen tid. Når retfærdigheden har talt i morgen, er det forbi … Doktor Stephen Ward er osteopat og har mange patienter fra den engelske overklasse. Han har sin gang i samfundets øverste cirkler, hvor han fester og deltager i seksuelle eskapader. Da han møder den unge, ambitiøse danser Christine Keeler, tager han hende under sine vinger. Men snart hvirvler dette forhold ham ind i et net af intriger og forræderi, som får katastrofale følger. Både den engelske krigsminister Profumo og en russisk spion står i forhold til hende, og da det kommer for en dag, er skandalen en realitet. Samfundets elite har brug for en syndebuk, og midt i begivenhederne står den engang så feterede Stephen Ward …

Amidst the sacred Native lands in the Black Hills, a dark alliance rooted in in the dim past is engaged in the looting of legendary artifacts, threatening the return of a star-spawned evil. Jason Redquill and his team battle the eerie Owl Prophet and the deadly Catamount in a terrifying struggle of myth, deception and the quest for an unfathomable power! In this never-before published action epic, best-selling SF writer MARK ELLIS (OUTLANDERS, DEATH HAWK, DOC SAVAGE), comic art legend JIM MOONEY (SUPERGIRL, SPIDER-MAN, OMEGA THE UNKNOWN), artists CHRIS NYE and JASON KIMBLE create a wild saga of adventure, eldritch sorcery and the resurrection of ancient, blood-lusting monsters!

Amid the chaos of the Viking war for dominance over England, a boy has everything taken from him and vows revenge. But violent dreams bring no peace... The violent and complex action epic that inspired the hit anime returns, in premium, 3-in-1, collector's hardcovers! Includes volumes 10-12 of the Japanese edition of Vinland Saga and new bonus content. A throne room soaked in blood brings Prince Canute a crown and a purpose--the establishment of a paradise on Earth in defiance of God, at any cost--but deprives Thorfinn of everything he's built his life upon. Now a broken young man, Thorfinn labors far from the battlefield, clearing a forest for his slave master's farm alongside the amiable Einar. But a sudden and brutal tragedy will shock Thorfinn out of his apathy, and force him to answer the question, "Do I still want to live?" Meanwhile, Canute plots to become ruler of the entire Danish world... This premium, hardcover edition presents the acclaimed action epic in hardcover, at a bigger size than ever before (7 by 10 inches), wrapped in a black leather-patterned cover with logo stamping. This new edition features all the content of the original release, plus new and exclusive bonus illustrations, interviews, and behind-the-scenes details never before translated.

Nio is an orphan who can't help dreaming of a better world. In this action-packed manga, he meets two men who show him how much a few swords can change history. This riveting samurai series from the acclaimed creator of Days shares its setting with Rurouni Kenshin and chronicles the founding of the Shinsengumi by handsome and volatile men fighting for justice...and for themselves! The year is 1863. It is a turbulent time in Japan, as rising anxieties about the modernizing world coincide with the decline of the shogunate, and the possibility of civil war looms. As disgruntled samurai flood into the city of Kyoto, a group of warriors are recruited to maintain peace and protect the shogunate's interests: the Mibu Roshigumi, later known as the Shinsengumi! Danger seems to lurk around every corner in Kyoto, and a cabal of well-hidden imperial loyalists is slaying the Shogun's supporters from the Aizu Clan. When the daimyo of Aizu contracts the Mibu Roshigumi to investigate and bring the killers to justice, it seems like the perfect opportunity for the cash-strapped group to find a powerful patron who will bring them under his wing. But how will they find an enemy hidden in plain sight, and what will the trio of boys from Kyoto--Nio, Hajime and Taro--be able to do against grown hit men?