{"title":"Rick Parker","description":"\u003cp\u003eRick Parker's work captivates readers with dynamic storytelling and vivid illustrations that bring fantastical worlds to life. His graphic novels often blend action, wit, and compelling characters, inviting readers into immersive adventures that linger long after the final page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for titles like \u003cem\u003eDrafted\u003c\/em\u003e, Parker’s creations balance bold artwork with engaging plots, making his books a rewarding choice for fans of graphic fiction seeking fresh and imaginative narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"drafted-by-rick-parker-9781419761591","title":"Drafted","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom noted cartoonist Rick Parker comes his long-awaited original graphic novel memoir about his time in the United States Army, when he was drafted to serve during the Vietnam War.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrafted\u003c\/em\u003e is a graphic novel memoir by Rick Parker, a shy, inexperienced, and overly protected teenager who gets drafted into the United States Army at the height of the Vietnam War. The looming threat of deployment informs every aspect of his life, from the most ludicrous experiences to the grimmest tests of endurance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInitially determined to do his patriotic duty, Parker gradually comes to the realization that he is just not cut out for a military career and wants nothing more than to serve his time and return to civilian life to pursue his dream of becoming an artist. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn telling this story, he shows how Vietnam was the last war in the United States that instituted the draft; how the draft affected those who served; and how we as Americans think of war and our soldiers once they return from service. Parker also shows how being an artist helped him to survive his time in the army.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrafted\u003c\/em\u003e is a compelling and unique graphic novel memoir, perfect for fans of Joe Sacco and Derf Backderf, and is sure to appeal to Parker’s dedicated followers and new fans alike—already proven by the response to the award-winning short film \u003cem\u003eRick Parker, I’m Afraid\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47383774789868,"sku":"9781419761591","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13383443482693.jpg?v=1773379840"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/rick-parker.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}