Papaya Salad

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SKU: 9781506719139
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By Elisa Macellari

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Papaya Salad by Elisa Macellari is a beautifully illustrated graphic novel that weaves the story of a young man named Sompong. Set against the backdrop of 20th-century history, Sompong embarks on a journey from Thailand to Italy, facing the challenges and adventures life presents. The narrative offers a blend of personal reminiscences, cultural insights, and the delicate bond of family across continents.
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Format: Hardback

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You might enjoy this graphic novel if you appreciate a beautifully illustrated and deeply personal story that intertwines history and family. The narrative offers a unique perspective on significant historical events through the eyes of a family from Thailand, bringing together cultural richness and personal reflection. It's perfect for those who admire stories that blend personal history with broader historical themes.

Papaya Salad

An award-winning Italian graphic novel makes its English-language debut.

The debut graphic novel from Thai-Italian illustrator Elisa Macellari, Papaya Salad tells the story of her great-uncle Sompong who found himself in Europe on military scholarship on the eve of World War I

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Papaya Salad is the debut graphic novel from Thai-Italian illustrator Elisa Macellari. It tells the story of her great-uncle Sompong who found himself in Europe on a military scholarship on the eve of World War II.

A gentle and resolute man in love with books and languages, in search of his place in the world, Sompong chronicles his life during the war and falling for his wife, finding humour and joy even as the world changes irrevocably around him.

This winner of the 2019 Autori di Immagini Silver Medal in the Comics category tells the human story of the War from a perspective not typically seen.

"An historical and emotional journey through my family and my roots that are grown between Europe and Asia. A personal narrative that needs to be shared and hopefully arouses empathy in the reader." -- Elisa Macellari

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Papaya Salad by Elisa Macellari is praised for its stunning and expressive artwork, which beautifully captures a personal and historical narrative. Reviewers admire the way it intertwines a family's journey with broader historical events, offering a poignant, immersive experience. The storytelling is noted for its sensitivity and charm, making it both educational and emotionally resonant.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781506719139

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 November 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Dark Horse Comics,U.S.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 185.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 232

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About the Author

Elisa Macellari is an Italian illustrator with Thai roots, born in Perugia and based in Milan. She likes colorful things, wild animals, jungle, mysterious creatures, strange objects and papaya salad. She graduated at the Academy of Fine Arts in Perugia. She formerly worked as assistant and graphic designer at Galleria Suzy Shammah in Milan. In 2012 she started to work as a freelance illustrator.

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