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When David Lost His Voice
Series: Original Fiction
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This graphic novel is suited for readers who appreciate emotionally powerful and visually expressive stories about family, illness, and resilience. It will appeal to fans of literary and serious graphic novels with a focus on human connections and life's fragility.
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The doctor's report is final: David has cancer. Now the whole family is under the same terrible verdict. David's wife becomes progressively consumed by the looming shadow of death while his daughters struggle to be as helpful as possible. Meanwhile, David soldiers on, not wanting the tumour to rob him of everything, including the chance to see his granddaughter grow up.
Vanistendael's extraordinary art and sensitive text provide a powerful portrayal of a family preparing for life after unimaginable loss.
Praise for When David Lost His Voice:
“Neither sentimental nor cynical, this narrative holds the most delicate aspects of family life gently and openly for readers to immerse themselves.” - Booklist
“Vanistendael’s illustrations are gorgeous, dynamic, and deeply emotive, with a hint of sentimentality.” - Publishers Weekly, starred review
“The sensitive and compelling writing is enhanced by Vanistendael’s colour art, which is simple, impressionistic, and beautifully designed.” - Library Journal
“A poignant cancer drama” - The A.V. Club
“Vanistendael’s fine art is dazzling, breathtaking, and a visual tour de force, one of the best things I’ve seen in a graphic novel.” - The Miami Herald
“Vanistendael achieves that rare triumph of capturing in the end of a life the wonder of every day that led up to it.” - Salon.com
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When David Lost His Voice
The doctor's report is final: David has cancer. Now the whole family is under the same terrible verdict. David's wife becomes progressively consumed by the looming shadow of death while his daughters struggle to be as helpful as possible. Meanwhile, David soldiers on, not wanting the tumour to rob him of everything, including the chance to see his granddaughter grow...Hardback$4395Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781906838546
Publisher: SelfMadeHero
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 26 April 2012
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: SelfMadeHero
Illustration: Full colour illustrations throughout
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Judith Vanistendael
- Translated by Nora Mahony
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 32.0mm
Width: 175.0mm
Height: 246.0mm
Weight: 1000g
Pages: 280
About the Author
Judith Vanistendael holds several art degrees. Her semi-autobiographical book, Dance by the Light of the Moon, was also published by SelfMadeHero and was nominated for two awards at Angoulême, including the grand prize. She lives in Brussels, Belgium.
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