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Fante Bukowski Three: A Perfect Failure

By Noah Van Sciver
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In Fante Bukowski Three: A Perfect Failure, the self-proclaimed genius and aspiring star Fante Bukowski battles his past and his ambitions in the American Midwest. As he confronts his father, takes on a ghostwriting job for a teen celebrity's memoir, and experiences his first local zine festival, unseen forces try to push him towards the success he desires, despite his persistent lack of talent.
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This graphic novel will appeal to readers who enjoy satirical, character-driven stories about artistic ambition, as well as fans of dark humour and insightful social commentary.

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Fante Bukowski returns for one final grab at the brass ring of literary fame and fortune in this hilarious satire of the writer's struggle.

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After another year of living in the great American Midwest, self-styled erudite and superstar-to-be Fante Bukowski faces a final showdown between his father and his dreams. He is hired to ghostwrite a teen celebrity's memoir and attends his first local zine fest.

Meanwhile, hidden forces work behind the scenes to push Fante Bukowski into the critical and financial success he's always longed for, despite his continued lack of talent.

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Critics praise Fante Bukowski as a sharp, humorous parody of fame-seeking artists, described by Paste as hilarious enough to evoke tears. The A.V. Club highlights Noah Van Sciver's talent for blending human complexity with pointed humour, portraying Fante as a compellingly desperate and foolhardy figure.

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ISBN: 9781683961314

Publisher: Fantagraphics

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 October 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Fantagraphics

Illustration: 120 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 192.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 120

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Noah Van Sciver is an Ignatz award-winning cartoonist whose work has appeared in the Best American Comics series, the Fantagraphics anthology series NOW, and Mad magazine. His many graphic novels include The Hypo and The Complete Works of Fante Bukowski. He lives with his family in Columbia, SC.

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