{"title":"David Birke","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Birke\u003c\/strong\u003e weaves compelling narratives through the medium of graphic novels, blending striking visuals with rich storytelling. Readers can expect works that explore complex characters and dramatic themes, where each panel contributes to an immersive and thought-provoking experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBirke’s creations often delve into intense human dramas, offering a unique blend of literary depth and graphic artistry. His stories resonate with those who appreciate a vivid, emotional journey expressed through the synergy of words and images.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"disciples-by-david-birke-9781683965251","title":"Disciples","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Clara's mysterious reappearance in Death Valley, \u003cem\u003eDisciples\u003c\/em\u003e cuts to the present day, where stories of \"The California Cult\" and its enigmatic—and never-caught—leader, Billy Joe, are as much a part of the popular culture as the Manson Family. Clara, the lone survivor of the cult, has adopted a new identity to protect her and her daughter, Wren. And she mostly does, until one night when the past and present horrifically collide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDisciples\u003c\/em\u003e is a seamless collaboration between cartoonist Ben Marra and filmmakers David Birke and Nicholas McCarthy. Birke and McCarthy's script celebrates and reinvents a cult film ethos, combining the best of 1970s era eerie-thriller-terror movies in a fresh and revelatory way, similar to how Marra has continued and reinvented the work of Abel Ferrara and George Cosmatos in graphic novels like \u003cem\u003eNight Business\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47430599835884,"sku":"9781683965251","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781683965251.jpg?v=1774558997"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/david-birke.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}