{"title":"Conor Stechschulte","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConor Stechschulte\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts evocative graphic novels that delve into the complexities of human relationships and personal transformation. His works, including \u003cem\u003eThe Amateurs\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eUltrasound\u003c\/em\u003e, blend intimate storytelling with striking visuals, inviting readers to explore nuanced emotional landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpect narratives that balance subtlety and intensity, with a keen focus on character-driven plots. Stechschulte’s distinctive approach enriches the graphic novel medium, making his stories both thought-provoking and deeply engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ultrasound-by-conor-stechschulte-9781683965343","title":"Ultrasound","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDriving home from a wedding late one night during a heavy storm and out of cell range, Glen blows out his tyres. He knocks on the door of the only house he sees and is greeted by an uncomfortably friendly middle-aged man, Arthur, and his attractive younger wife, Cyndi. The strange couple pours him a drink, and then more drinks, followed by odd confessions and an unexpected offer that Glen can't refuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhere \u003cem\u003eUltrasound\u003c\/em\u003e zigs and zags from there is into a dizzying plot involving mind control, government secrets, gaslighting, and political intrigue that is always one step ahead of the reader. Stechschulte's brilliant use of colour and mastery of comics storytelling yields a breathtaking puzzlebox of a sci-fi thriller. The moment you finish, you will want to go back and reread \u003cem\u003eUltrasound\u003c\/em\u003e from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUltrasound\u003c\/em\u003e has also been adapted into an acclaimed feature film directed by Robert Schroeder and starring Vincent Kartheiser (\u003cem\u003eMad Men\u003c\/em\u003e), from a screenplay by Stechschulte. The film earned rave reviews at the 2021 Tribeca Film Fest and is scheduled for theatrical release in March 2022. It will premiere streaming on Hulu in June.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47433226748140,"sku":"9781683965343","price":75.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781683965343.jpg?v=1774765398"},{"product_id":"the-amateurs-by-conor-stechschulte-9781606997345","title":"The Amateurs","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA local medical expert and sheriff are summoned to investigate a strange sighting that sets the stage for Conor Stechschulte's debut graphic novella: a severed human head that still seems to be talking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOften hilarious, enigmatic and uncomfortable, Stechschulte establishes himself as an exciting new talent with his surreal, humorous and dark new graphic novella.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Amateurs\u003c\/em\u003e showcases this unique blend of comedy and mystery, inviting readers to delve into a narrative that is as perplexing as it is entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47599026274540,"sku":"9781606997345","price":28.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/171aa4552148346b6e1c46b3cc3762d7.jpg?v=1778024804"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/conor-stechschulte.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}