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See more"Howard's aspirations are modest. As long as he can sell ice cream and get the crossword done, he'll be happy. So what happens when his world collides with the rampant ambition of his ice-cream nemesis, Tony Augustus? Flake is a story of fate, friendship and fighting back"--
A stunning first graphic novel by a Cape/Comica/Observer graphic short story competition winner - a tale of a skirmish in the ice-cream wars that is worthy of Alan Bennett
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Flake is a stunning first graphic novel by a Cape/Comica/Observer graphic short story competition winner. It is a tale of a skirmish in the ice-cream wars that is worthy of Alan Bennett.
WINNER OF THE BOLLINGER EVERYMAN WODEHOUSE PRIZE FOR COMIC FICTION
A GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE YEAR
In the small seaside town of Dobbiston, Howard sells ice creams from his van, just like his father before him. However, when he notices a downturn in trade, he soon realises its causeβTony Augustus, Howard's half-brother, whose ice-cream empire is expanding all over the North-West.
Flake, Matthew Dooley's debut graphic novel, unfolds the story of how this epic battle turns out, and how Howardβhelped by the Dobbiston Mountain Rescue teamβovercomes every obstacle and triumphs in the end.
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Flake by Matthew Dooley is a graphic novel infused with a distinctly British charm, drawing comparisons to the works of Alan Bennett and Chris Ware. Praised for its sly humour and nostalgic depiction of life in a north-western English town, it's noted for its deadpan comedy and inventive storytelling. Combining elements of pub quizzes, crazy golf, and crosswords, the novel is both a testament to friendship and a lighthearted exploration of middle age.
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ISBN: 9781787330580
Publisher: Vintage Publishing
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 02 April 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Jonathan Cape Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 23.0mm
Width: 176.0mm
Height: 248.0mm
Weight: 719g
Pages: 176
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About the Author
Matthew Dooley won the Cape/Observer Graphic Short Story Prize and his debut FLAKE, published by Cape in 2020, went on to win the Wodehouse Bollinger Prize, the first time for a graphic novel. It was also a Guardian Book of the Year. He is from the north-west of England and now lives in London.
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