{"title":"Alain Chevarier","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlain Chevarier\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts graphic novels that blend bold visual storytelling with thought-provoking narratives. His work, including titles like \u003cem\u003eClay Footed Giants\u003c\/em\u003e, invites readers into richly illustrated worlds where complex characters and intricate plots unfold with striking artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of graphic novels seeking evocative, visually engaging stories will appreciate Chevarier’s distinctive style and imaginative approach. His books offer a compelling fusion of dramatic themes and dynamic illustrations that resonate long after the final page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"clay-footed-giants-by-alain-chevarier-9781545808412","title":"Clay Footed Giants","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSet in Montréal, \u003ci\u003eClay Footed Giants\u003c\/i\u003e is a tragicomic meditation on parenthood, masculinity, and violence.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeing a parent is so much harder than Pat ever imagined. While his partner Ester is away on a work trip, Pat loses his temper and transforms into a grizzly bear of a father, scaring his children and compounding his guilt. His friend Mathieu's stay-at-home-dad parenting advice is of no help, and only emphasises Mathieu's professional shortcomings. The two men soon realise their children are mirrors reflecting old wounds that might never heal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, an unexpected package arrives from Pat's estranged father containing letters, photos, and a mysterious medal from his time as a soldier in Vietnam, propelling Pat's obsessive quest to understand his family's dark past. As Pat plunges deeper into his research, he and his family reach their breaking point. With help from Mathieu and Pat's mum, Pat digs down to the roots of their family's intergenerational trauma and learns how to heal himself in the process. Growth is possible, but so is oblivion. Eventually, the light pours in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47383600267500,"sku":"9781545808412","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9991103482738.jpg?v=1773377959"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/alain-chevarier.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}