ISBN: 9780224084888

In this alternative reality France is the major world power and its capital throngs with steam-driven hansom cabs, automatons and flying machines. The characters are mostly animals, thoug… More...

In this alternative reality France is the major world power and its capital throngs with steam-driven hansom cabs, automatons and flying machines. The characters are mostly animals, though there is an underclass of humans, often referred to as 'dough faces'. The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   Grandville by Bryan Talbot In Grandville, the first volume in the series, Talbot brings us a steampunk masterpiece. FORMATHardcover LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description The first instalment of Bryan Talbot's anthropomorphic steam-punk thrillerIn Grandville, the first volume in the series, Talbot brings us a steampunk masterpiece. IIt tells the story of detective Inspector LeBrock of Scotland Yard as he stalks a gang of murderers through the heart of Belle Epoque Paris. In this alternative reality France is the major world power and its capital throngs with steam-driven hansom cabs, automatons and flying machines. The characters are mostly animals, though there is an underclass of humans, often referred to as 'dough faces'.Visually stunning, Grandville is a fantastical and audacious rollercoaster ride that will add to Talbot's reputation as one of the best graphic novelists in the world. Notes The story of Detective Inspector LeBrock of Scotland Yard as he stalks a gang of murderers through the heart of Belle Epoque, Paris, in an alternate reality where France is the major world power and humans are second-class citizens. Author Biography Bryan Talbot was born in 1952. He has worked on underground comics, science fiction and superhero stories such as Judge Dredd and Batman- Legends of the Dark Knight. His books include Alice in Sunderland, Dotter of Her Father's Eyes (with Mary Talbot), the first graphic novel to win the Costa biography award, and the Grandville series. Review A solid conspiracy caper with bursts of Tarantino-like mayhem...a witty romp in a vividly realised topsy-turvy world. * Times Literary Supplement *Utterly delightful...It's a playful, allusive book in which there's a witty touch or deliciously knowing in-joke on almost every page...beautifully rendered, throughout, the glossy gorgeousness fills your eyes. * The Times *A gorgeously coloured steampunk fantasy. * Metro *Think Wind In The Willows meets 1920s film noir, a combination you never knew you needed… From political conspiracies to serial killings, this is all set in an alternate present day where Britain lost the Napoleonic Wars and the entire Royal Family were executed... It's a really compelling setting for any story, but the detective mystery element brings it all together. To me, this is perfect fodder for a Wes Anderson-style stop-motion film series. It's funny, eerie, and altogether very surreal. -- Megan McGill * Den of Geek * Promotional The first instalment of Bryan Talbot's anthropomorphic steam-punk thriller Review Text A solid conspiracy caper with bursts of Tarantino-like mayhem...a witty romp in a vividly realised topsy-turvy world. Review Quote A solid conspiracy caper with bursts of Tarantino-like mayhem...a witty romp in a vividly realised topsy-turvy world. Promotional "Headline" The first instalment of Bryan Talbot's anthropomorphic steam-punk thriller Details ISBN0224084887 Author Bryan Talbot Year 2009 ISBN-10 0224084887 ISBN-13 9780224084888 Format Hardcover Pages 104 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations chiefly Illustrations Media Book Language English Subtitle A Fantasy DEWEY 741.5 UK Release Date 2009-10-15 AU Release Date 2009-10-15 NZ Release Date 2009-10-15 Illustrator David Dawson Birth 1930 Affiliation University of Wisconsin-Madison Position Former senior instructor and associate head, English (deceased) Qualifications PhD Publisher Vintage Publishing Series Grandville Series Publication Date 2009-10-15 Imprint Jonathan Cape Ltd Audience General Alternative 9781448181261 We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENTPeace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:22284031; , Neu, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], ISBN-13: 9780224084888, Publication Year: 2009, Format: Hardcover, Language: English, Book Title: Grandville, Item Height: 304mm, Genre: Comics, Topic: Books, Item Width: 217mm, Item Weight: 831g, Number of Pages: 104 Pages, Vintage Publishing<

ISBN: 9780224084888

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