Out in the Open

Name: Out in the Open
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781910593479
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By Jesús Carrasco

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After enduring violence and betrayal at home, a young boy escapes into a harsh, drought-ravaged Spanish landscape. Battling hunger, thirst, and relentless pursuers, he embarks on a perilous journey across the plains. An encounter with an elderly goatherd offers a glimmer of hope and survival, though the boy must still confront the haunting memories and nightmares of his traumatic past. Based on Jesús Carrasco's award-winning novel, this cinematic graphic novel by Javi Rey explores themes of escape, resilience, and the search for humanity amid violence.
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Out in the Open is suited to readers interested in graphic novels with powerful emotional narratives and a cinematic style. Those drawn to stories of survival, human resilience, and profound psychological exploration will find this work compelling.

A compelling adaptation of Jesús Carrasco’s award-winning novel

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After suffering violence and betrayal at home, a young boy flees into an uncompromising landscape ravaged by drought. Without food or water, exposed to the heat of the sun and the violence of his pursuers, the boy sets out across the Spanish plains.

An encounter with an elderly goatherd offers hope of survival. The old man can help him stay ahead of the dangers that lie outside - but he can't fix the internal drama that plays out in the boy's mind. Nightmares are a constant reminder of a traumatic past and an unstable present.

Based on the award-winning novel by Jesús Carrasco, Javi Rey’s Out in the Open is a cinematic graphic novel about escaping abuse and finding humanity in a world torn apart by the violence of men.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781910593479

Publisher: SelfMadeHero

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 19 April 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: SelfMadeHero

Illustration: Illustrations, color

Contributors:

By Javi Rey

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 177.0mm

Height: 245.0mm

Weight: 620g

Pages: 168

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Adult Graphic Novels Fiction Graphic Novels Jesús Carrasco

About the Author

Javi Rey was born in Brussels but grew up and lives in Barcelona. After graduating from university, he studied at the prestigious Catalan illustration school Escola Joso. His career began in animation and storyboarding, and he worked for a number of advertising agencies before moving into comics. He is the author of Adelante (written by Frank Giroud) and Un maillot pour l'Algérie. Jesús Carrasco was born in Badajoz, Spain, and now lives in Edinburgh, Scotland. Out in the Open, his debut novel, was a huge bestseller in Spain, and was published in over 20 countries. It is the winner of many international awards, including the European Union Prize for Literature 2016 and an English PEN award.