{"title":"Hugo Pratt","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by \u003cstrong\u003eHugo Pratt\u003c\/strong\u003e, the visionary Italian comic book creator known for his masterful storytelling and iconic artwork. Hugo Pratt's graphic novels are celebrated worldwide, with his most famous creation, \u003cem\u003eCorto Maltese\u003c\/em\u003e, frequently hailed as a forerunner in the genre of graphic narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eCorto Maltese\u003c\/em\u003e series, which includes thrilling adventures like \u003cstrong\u003eFable of Venice\u003c\/strong\u003e, captures the imagination with its richly woven tales and exquisite illustrations. Set against the vibrant backdrops of historical hotspots, these stories blend adventure, mystery, and complex characterisation, offering readers a tapestry of worldly locales and diverse cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for both seasoned graphic novel enthusiasts and newcomers alike, Hugo Pratt's works offer a rich exploration of narrative art. Each book in this collection promises an engaging journey, where readers can uncover the intricacies of plot and personality within each frame. Dive into the world of Hugo Pratt and experience the seamless blend of art and narrative that defines his masterpieces.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"corto-maltese-fable-of-venice-and-other-adventures-by-hugo-pratt-9798875001345","title":"Corto Maltese: Fable of Venice and Other Adventures","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist Hugo Pratt's most famous creation, the indefatigable sailor Corto Maltese, sails back to American readers after a far too-long absence in \u003cem\u003eCorto Maltese: Fable of Venice and Other Adventures\u003c\/em\u003e. Corto, a modern Ulysses whose wanderings in the early decades of the 20th century take him to the most fascinating places on Earth, is a hard-luck, hard-driving iconoclastic anti-hero who values freedom and independence more than wealth and status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eFable of Venice\u003c\/em\u003e, a riddle from a deceased friend plunges Corto into a phantasmagorical mystery thriller that zigzags between the solidity of dreams and the fluidity of reality. A frantic chase in 1921 Venice ensues, up twisting stairs and down tangled alleys, as Corto vies against Freemasons, occultists, budding fascists, and his friend (suddenly back from the dead) in a mad scramble to secure a mystical emerald that will open the doors of forbidden magic and unravel time and space itself!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, this collection also presents Pratt's Corto Maltese classics 'The Secret of Tristan Bantam,' 'So Much for Gentlemen of Fortune,' and 'The Seagull's Fault'. As a side note, readers who enjoyed \u003cem\u003eThe Magnificent Adventure\u003c\/em\u003e by Milo Manara and its book-length search for 'H.P.' will be quick to note that 'H.P.' is, in fact, Hugo Pratt, a beloved mentor to Manara.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47306898768108,"sku":"9798875001345","price":43.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12596133488908.jpg?v=1771066316"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/hugo-pratt.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}