{"title":"Liniers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiniers\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a delightful journey into whimsical storytelling through graphic novels filled with gentle humour and profound reflections. His work, including titles like \u003cem\u003eMacanudo: Optimism Is For the Brave\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMacanudo: Welcome to Elsewhere\u003c\/em\u003e, invites readers to explore a world where the ordinary becomes extraordinary and the smallest moments spark wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese evocative comics blend charm and insight, creating a unique reading experience that balances playfulness with thoughtful observation. Fans of inventive, heartfelt narratives will find Liniers’ graphic novels both engaging and comforting, perfect for those who appreciate artful storytelling framed by delicate wit.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"macanudo-optimism-is-for-the-brave-by-liniers-9781683968788","title":"Macanudo: Optimism Is For the Brave","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElves, witches, forest monsters, unicorns, children, talking cats and penguins… plus zombies with fitbits, Stephen King's Christine working as an Uber, and office politics? The bounds of a daily comic strip don't restrict \u003cem\u003eMacanudo\u003c\/em\u003e's imagination or subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith the range of \u003cem\u003eThe Far Side\u003c\/em\u003e, the whimsy of \u003cem\u003eMutts\u003c\/em\u003e, and the heart of \u003cem\u003eCalvin \u0026amp; Hobbes\u003c\/em\u003e, artist Liniers brings his distinctive illustrative line and sensitive watercolours to whatever crosses his mind on a given day. Readers of the previous volume will recognise some recurring characters and stock players, but each book stands alone, and every strip builds its own world. Whether commenting on pop culture, society, or the environment, or celebrating art, nature or the act of reading, Liniers (Ricardo Siri) expresses his thoughts with joy and beauty. 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The influence of \u003cem\u003eKrazy Kat\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMutts\u003c\/em\u003e extends beyond the tone, charm, and humanity of the content to formal playfulness, and these books are the best way to appreciate the full range of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47431499284716,"sku":"9781683969976","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781683969976.jpg?v=1774557663"},{"product_id":"macanudo-welcome-to-elsewhere-by-liniers-9781683965565","title":"Macanudo: Welcome to Elsewhere","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the spirit of \u003cem\u003eCalvin \u0026amp; Hobbes\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMutts\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eKrazy Kat\u003c\/em\u003e, Liniers (Ricardo Siri) uses a shifting cast of children, talking animals, imaginary monsters, sensitive robots, occasional elves, and anthropomorphised objects to perform gags, philosophise, muse on nature, and engage in surreal, artistic flights of fancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith delicate, calligraphic pen work and understated watercolours, the comic skips lightly from style to style and subject to subject, as Liniers allows his imagination and observational humour free reign. 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