{"title":"Jon Allen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJon Allen’s\u003c\/strong\u003e work masters the art of visual storytelling through evocative graphic novels that blend striking artwork with compelling narratives. Readers can expect immersive tales where atmosphere and emotion are conveyed as powerfully through images as through the written word.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom haunting landscapes to intimate character studies, Allen’s books capture moments of tension, mystery, and reflection. Perfect for those who appreciate \u003cem\u003eliterary\u003c\/em\u003e and thoughtfully crafted comics, his stories invite deep engagement beyond the page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-well-by-jon-allen-9781603095495","title":"The Well","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCute characters, quarter-life crises, chemical supplements, and corporate catastrophes... Jon Allen's cult-favourite online comic is now a must-read graphic novel!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVeronika is 24 and tired — of her crummy boyfriend, of living with her parents, of feeling stalled out while everyone else moved on. With a new job coding software for a \"wellness\" company that makes brain-boosting energy drinks, she finally has a chance to turn things around. At this rate, Veronika may never feel tired again!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut as she gets more comfortable with the office and the people in it, Veronika stumbles upon surprises in the dark that leave her questioning everything she thought she knew about the world... and about herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith confident cartooning and expert pacing, writer\/artist Jon Allen makes his Top Shelf debut as a must-read storyteller whose anthropomorphic animals feel exquisitely human. \u003cem\u003eThe Well\u003c\/em\u003e combines deadpan dialogue with thrilling plot twists, and its scepticism about techno-utopian promises is matched by its affection for relatable characters. Fans of offbeat slice-of-life stories with a hidden dark side (\u003cem\u003eBojack Horseman\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSeverance\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Menu\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eGet Out\u003c\/em\u003e) will plunge into these pages and resurface, gasping, at the story's end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47600677159148,"sku":"9781603095495","price":72.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781603095495-the-well.jpg?v=1777990856"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jon-allen.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}