{"title":"George Herriman","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeorge Herriman\u003c\/strong\u003e is celebrated for his groundbreaking work in the world of graphic novels, particularly the iconic \u003cem\u003eKrazy \u0026amp; Ignatz\u003c\/em\u003e series. These collections showcase Herriman's innovative storytelling and unique visual style, blending humour with subtle artistic experimentation that continues to influence the medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can immerse themselves in the whimsical and surreal escapades of Herriman's characters, where clever wordplay and distinctive illustrations create a timeless charm. 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With this deceptively simple structure, Herriman builds entire worlds of meaning into the actions, building thematic depth and sweeping his readers up with the looping verbal and visual rhythms of his characters' unique dialogue and his loopy, ever-shifting surrealistic backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47432916467948,"sku":"9781683966746","price":94.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781683966746.jpg?v=1774766133"},{"product_id":"the-george-herriman-library-krazy-ignatz-1928-1930-by-george-herriman-9798875000409","title":"The George Herriman Library: Krazy \u0026 Ignatz 1928-1930","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this volume: What profound insights can Krazy glean from an art exhibit of the old masters? 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