Afternoon at McBurger's

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SKU: 9781683964841
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By Ana Galvan

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Summary

Afternoon at McBurger's invites readers into a vividly imagined world where the "Once Party" menu offers one chance to glimpse five minutes of one of three future moments. Set in a landscape blending 1990s nostalgia with futuristic touches like talking robotic eggs, it explores the challenges and joys of adolescence through the lens of friendship, innocence, and discovery. Ana Galvan weaves a timeless tale, enriched by a distinctive visual style that combines pastel and primary colours, encouraging multiple readings to uncover its deeper layers.
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Recommended for readers aged 11 and up who enjoy graphic novels that combine nostalgic elements with speculative fiction, and stories about adolescence and friendship.

A science-fiction graphic novella grounded in a familiar experience for most: spending an afternoon with our best pals over a burger and fries. But this joint has something more special than a Happy Meal: the "Once Party" menu.

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The "Once Party" menu, for ages 11 and up, can only be ordered once (of course). But there's a catch: not everyone who does gets the special prize. Those who do, go to a room where they can view five minutes of one of three moments in their future.

Galvan manages to create a vivid world that is both a recognisable and alien depiction of adolescence. There are mean girls, and fast food, and BFFs with crappy older brothers, as well as familiar hints of 1990s design and fashion. Yet, it's also rife with futuristic flourishes like little robotic eggs that walk and talk, like anthropomorphic Alexas.

At its heart, however, Afternoon at McBurger's is a timeless story about friendship and innocence and the discoveries of adolescence (both good and bad), with layers to be revealed only through multiple readings. And Galvan's visual style, anchored by a mastery of pastel and primary colours, will make you want to do so immediately.

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Afternoon at McBurger's is praised for its humble grace and exquisite use of colour, delivering a unique futuristic story grounded in universal truths, according to AIPT Comics.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781683964841

Publisher: Fantagraphics

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 December 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Fantagraphics

Illustration: 64 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 184.0mm

Height: 243.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 64

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Adult Graphic Novels Ana Galvan Fiction Graphic Novels

About the Author

The Spanish artist Ana Galvañ left advertising to pursue comics and illustration full time. Her work has appeared in publications such Spanish Fever, Nobrow, and many more venues. Additionally, she runs the website www.tiktokcomics.com, on which she has published various short comics. Jamie Richards is an Italian-to-English translator from Southern California currently based in Milan, Italy. She holds a PhD in Comparative Literature from the University of Oregon and an MFA in Literary Translation from the University of Iowa.