{"title":"Stephan Franck","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep into the captivating world of Stephan Franck, a distinguished graphic novelist and a masterful storyteller whose works offer a fresh twist on classic tales. Franck's \"Silver: Of Treasures and Thieves\" (Silver Book #1) is the first instalment in an innovative series that merges the allure of classic adventure with modern graphic novel artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a background in both animation and comics, Stephan Franck brings a cinematic flair to his storytelling. His works are a testament to his ability to blend intricate narrative details with striking visual design. \"Silver\" introduces readers to a rich universe filled with adventure, mystery, and a dash of the supernatural, making it a must-read for enthusiasts of gripping graphic narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe graphic novels by Stephan Franck are not just stories on pages but are vibrant worlds that invite readers to explore the depths of human ambition, courage, and curiosity. Dive into his collection and experience how compelling storytelling, combined with visually dynamic illustrations, can transport you to new realms.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"silver-of-treasures-and-thieves-silver-book-1-by-stephan-franck-9781419758591","title":"Silver: Of Treasures and Thieves (Silver Book #1)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rollicking vampire-filled graphic novel heist that will keep you guessing until the very end, for fans of Bram Stoker's \u003cem\u003eDracula\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eOcean's Eleven\u003c\/em\u003e from award-nominated animator and comic book creator Stephan Franck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are only two kinds of objects in this world. The ones that shine and the ones that don’t. \u003cem\u003eSilver\u003c\/em\u003e’s protagonist, James Finnigan, only concerns himself with objects from the first category. Those objects don’t hide in plain sight. They hide in dark places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Finnigan loses his grifter gang’s lifetime fortune in a heist gone wrong, he stumbles on a consolation prize in the crypt of the Harker Foundation—a notebook that tells of an ancient, immeasurable treasure, accompanied by a bar of pure silver to prove it. It’s a tall tale but also Finnigan’s only lead. In an effort to make up for what he’s lost, he mounts the heist of the millennium in search of the Silver Dragon. Just one catch: The famed treasure is said to be hidden in a castle full of vampires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet in the noir-pulp era of the 1930s, award-nominated animator Stephan Franck’s \u003cem\u003eSilver\u003c\/em\u003e is a rip-roaring, genre-bending graphic novel that draws on the best of gothic horror and heist tropes to tell a story that is pure adventure. \u003cem\u003eSilver\u003c\/em\u003e offers the captivating dynamics of an ensemble cast of misfits, while inviting us to accept that Bram Stoker's \u003cem\u003eDracula\u003c\/em\u003e was a tale of fact, not fiction. The result is a smart, innovative story complete with world-class visuals and sharply-drawn characters that’s equal parts action, humour, and heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47341110395116,"sku":"9781419758591","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13353443482693.jpg?v=1772183921"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/stephan-franck.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}