{"title":"Mikael Ross","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMikael Ross\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts graphic novels that blend historical depth with striking visual storytelling. Readers can immerse themselves in richly illustrated narratives that explore formative moments and complex characters, as seen in works like \u003cem\u003eThe Golden Boy: Beethoven's Adolescence\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis books appeal to those who appreciate the synthesis of biography and art, offering a fresh perspective on well-known figures through a graphic lens. Ross’s storytelling invites reflection on personal growth and cultural history, making his graphic novels both enlightening and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-golden-boy-beethovens-adolescence-by-mikael-ross-9781683965510","title":"The Golden Boy: Beethoven's Adolescence","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaster cartoonist Mikael Ross (\u003cem\u003eThe Thud\u003c\/em\u003e) tells the story of Beethoven from 1778 to his first major public appearance in Vienna in 1795. It begins when the family is living a difficult life in Bonn. Father Johann battles with alcoholism and is deep in debt. Only young Ludwig and his talent at the piano offer any hope for the future—if only he would stop composing his own pieces and just play what's expected of him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor Ross was asked to do a small comic for the Beethoven Society. Through this opportunity, he discovered the diaries of the baker's son that lived downstairs from Beethoven's family, the content of which inspired \u003cem\u003eThe Golden Boy\u003c\/em\u003e. As in his previous book, \u003cem\u003eThe Thud\u003c\/em\u003e, Ross skillfully mixes humor with empathy and pure social drama, crafting a coming-of-age story that transcends its biographical subject matter. His colourful, expressive style and mastery of the language of comics are perfectly suited to the tall task of capturing Beethoven's timeless music visually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47599448260844,"sku":"9781683965510","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/751f38f27525b52fe61219d31549f83e.jpg?v=1778022850"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/mikael-ross.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}