{"title":"Ozge Samanci","description":"\u003cp\u003eOzge Samanci’s works invite readers into richly illustrated worlds where personal narrative and inventive storytelling intersect. Her graphic novels blend evocative visuals with thoughtful reflections, offering a unique exploration of memory, identity, and emotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough titles like \u003cem\u003eEvil Eyes Sea\u003c\/em\u003e, Samanci crafts immersive stories that balance intimate human experience with striking artistry. Her books are a must-read for lovers of graphic novels seeking depth and originality.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"evil-eyes-sea-by-ozge-samanci-9781941250631","title":"Evil Eyes Sea","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Best Graphic Novels of 2024, \u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Graphic Novels for Adults 2024, American Library Association\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCartoonist Studio Prize Winner, 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA feminist political mystery set in Istanbul during the 1995 elections tells the story of two broke students who witnessed an unusual death on a scuba diving expedition. As the case deepens, they become increasingly entangled with political corruption, religious pressure, and possibly murder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey try to return to their everyday lives, but their lives are increasingly entangled with the political corruption, religious pressure, and economic instability that results from their experience. Samanci says, \"The autobiographically-inspired story I tell in \u003ci\u003eEvil Eyes Sea\u003c\/i\u003e emerged from my college years in Istanbul, my quirky friends, and my struggles with being a young woman in Turkey's male-centric culture. In this book, I share a window into a country where narrow political views limit personal power - a place that can be beautiful, but also cruel.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47424101384428,"sku":"9781941250631","price":76.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781941250631.jpg?v=1774769157"},{"product_id":"evil-eyes-sea-by-ozge-samanci-9781941250600","title":"Evil Eyes Sea","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Best Graphic Novels of 2024, \u003cem\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Graphic Novels for Adults 2024, American Library Association\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCartoonist Studio Prize Winner, 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA feminist political mystery set in Istanbul during the 1995 elections, \u003cem\u003eEvil Eyes Sea\u003c\/em\u003e tells the story of two broke students who witnessed an unusual death on a scuba diving expedition. As the case deepens, they become increasingly entangled with political corruption, religious pressure, and possibly murder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey try to return to their everyday lives, but their experiences leave them increasingly entangled with the political corruption, religious pressure, and economic instability around them. Samanci says, \"The autobiographically-inspired story I tell in \u003cem\u003eEvil Eyes Sea\u003c\/em\u003e emerged from my college years in Istanbul, my quirky friends, and my struggles with being a young woman in Turkey's male-centric culture. In this book, I share a window into a country where narrow political views limit personal power - a place that can be beautiful, but also cruel.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47424101744876,"sku":"9781941250600","price":64.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781941250600.jpg?v=1774769157"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ozge-samanci.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}