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A Gift for a Ghost

By Borja Gonzalez
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An untalented punk band and a parallel dimension collide in Borja González's stunning graphic novel. In 1856, Teresa, a young aristocrat, shuns societal expectations to pursue avant-garde horror poetry, while in 2016, three teenage girls—Gloria, Laura, and Cristina—form a punk band called the Black Holes despite their lack of musical skill. As strange occurrences unfold, the lives of these two eras intertwine, haunted by echoes from 160 years past.
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Ideal for readers interested in graphic novels exploring themes of youth, identity, and the supernatural, especially young adults and fans of thoughtful, character-driven fantasy.

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"Originally published in 2018 in Spain by Penguin Random House as The black holes"--Copyright page

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An untalented punk band and a parallel dimension—what could go wrong?

In Borja González's stunning graphic novel, two parallel stories reflect and intertwine in a tale of youthful dreams and desires. In 1856, Teresa, a young aristocrat, is more interested in writing avant-garde horror poetry than making a suitable marriage.

In 2016, three teenage girls, Gloria, Laura, and Cristina, want to start a punk band called the Black Holes. They have everything they need: attitude, looks, instinct... and an alarming lack of musical talent. They've barely started rehearsing when strange things begin to happen. As their world and Teresa's intersect, they're haunted by the echo of something that happened 160 years ago.

A Gift for a Ghost weaves together these stories, highlighting the unique challenges and connections across time.

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A Gift for a Ghost has been praised for its emotional depth and unique storytelling. Library Journal calls it a "quietly emotional evocation of universal hopes and desires linking characters across centuries." Booklist highlights its appeal to young, frustrated artists, while BookPage appreciates its uncommon fantasy approach to teenage struggles and its air of mystery and magic. The Comics Beat commends the work for fostering collaboration between reader and story, creating a personal experience.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419740138

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 May 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams ComicArts

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Borja Gonzalez

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 169.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 490g

Pages: 128

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About the Author

Borja González is a self-taught illustrator and comic strip artist. His first published title was La Reina Orquídea, a precious and haunting short piece that placed the author at the center of national attention in Spain. A Gift for a Ghost is his first long-form work. He lives in Badajoz, Spain.

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