{"title":"Tardi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTardi\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts graphic novels that delve deep into historical and personal narratives, blending poignant storytelling with evocative illustrations. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Complete I, René Tardi, P.O.W.\u003c\/em\u003e, explore themes of war, memory, and the human condition with a distinctive, haunting style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect richly detailed visuals paired with introspective, often somber tales that linger long after the final page. Tardi’s graphic novels offer a powerful meditation on history and experience, making them essential for fans of thoughtful, literary comics.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-complete-i-rene-tardi-pow-by-tardi-9781683969921","title":"The Complete I, Rene Tardi, P.O.W.","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen French tank crewman René Tardi was captured by the Germans on 22 May 1940, his life was forever changed. He is shipped off to a P.O.W. camp, Stalag IIB, where he endures a brutal day-to-day existence for nearly five years. Once the war winds down, he faces a long, gruelling journey back to France, buoyed only by the vision of his wife Henriette awaiting him at home. The final act finds René struggling to adapt to civilian life, begrudgingly re-enlisting and returning to Germany to help rebuild the country that imprisoned him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Complete I, René Tardi, P.O.W.\u003c\/em\u003e, cartoonist Jacques Tardi vividly renders his father's harrowing story, enriched with his own childhood memories. Both an homage to his father and a testament to the silent suffering of a generation of men scarred by war, Tardi's graphic novel trilogy is a personal and artistic triumph. This box set also features a slew of fascinating contextual features, including reference photographs, excerpts of René's notebooks, and several illuminating essays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47428233134316,"sku":"9781683969921","price":190.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781683969921.jpg?v=1774766854"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/tardi.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}