{"title":"Carl Sciacchitano","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarl Sciacchitano\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts evocative graphic novels that delve into poignant human experiences with striking visual storytelling. His work, including \u003cem\u003eThe Heart That Fed\u003c\/em\u003e, blends heartfelt narrative with evocative art, creating immersive tales that resonate deeply with readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of thoughtful, emotionally rich graphic novels will appreciate Sciacchitano’s ability to explore complex themes through both word and image. His stories offer a unique blend of intimate reflections and compelling visuals, perfect for those seeking depth and artistry in the medium.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-heart-that-fed-by-carl-sciacchitano-9781982102937","title":"The Heart That Fed","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA \u003cem\u003ePUBLISHERS WEEKLY\u003c\/em\u003e TOP 10 BEST BOOK OF 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST NEW COMIC OF 2024 FOR ADULTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA brilliant, “powerful” (\u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e) graphic memoir, and a loving son’s exploration of his tumultuous relationship with his father, told through the lens of the Vietnam War and its lasting effects long after returning home.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a college dropout amid the tumult of the 1960s and the Vietnam War, David Sciacchitano enlisted in the Air Force and volunteered to be sent overseas. An aircraft mechanic away from the front lines, David nevertheless experienced the chaos of war during the Tet Offensive and the 1975 evacuation. Although David returned home from the war with no physical injuries, it would be as if a part of him was forever left behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet against one of the most polarising events of the 20th century, \u003cem\u003eThe Heart That Fed\u003c\/em\u003e is a beautifully illustrated and moving story of trauma and love—“a complex and empathetic portrait of war and its consequences” (\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e, starred review)—told by a son seeking to understand a father now changed by PTSD and the horrors of war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47599457992940,"sku":"9781982102937","price":70.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/90caf0dfe4eda9e5702ca4bae926dd40.jpg?v=1778043169"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/carl-sciacchitano.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}