Ashes

Name: Ashes
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781603095174
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By Álvaro Ortiz

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Ashes by Álvaro Ortiz is a captivating graphic novel that follows three friends on an unexpected road trip when tasked with scattering the ashes of a deceased acquaintance. As they navigate past memories and confront unresolved issues, their journey evolves into a humorous and poignant exploration of friendship, loss, and the unexpected turns life can take.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate a blend of dark humour and poignant storytelling. As a graphic novel, it combines compelling artwork with an intriguing narrative about friendship, memories, and the journey of three friends following the last wishes of a deceased comrade, leading them on an unexpected adventure.

Ashes

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Three old friends reunite for the mother of all road trips! One of Spain's most brilliant graphic novelists finally makes his English-language debut in this elegantly unpredictable gem.

Polly, Moho, and Piter haven't seen each other in years. Now they've piled into a car for a long journey to a mysterious cross marked on a map. All their old personality quirks and conflicts are resurrected with new wrinkles as this surreal reunion gets underway. Up ahead are car chases, alcohol, roadside motels, banjo-playing thugs, a ship graveyard, violence, sensual tension, and, of course, a monkey!

The captivating first graphic novel from internationally renowned cartoonist Álvaro Ortiz is an explosive mix of emotional road movie and hooligan thriller in which nothing is what it seems.

Ashes is an award-nominated title, including multiple Eisner Awards and the Harvey Awards, as well as being a Finalist in the Excellence in Graphic Literature Award for the Best in Adult Fiction!

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Ashes by Álvaro Ortiz is praised for its classic cartoon art style and a captivating road trip narrative that blends humour and emotion. The story explores the dynamics of friendships with a pace reminiscent of a madcap movie plot. Reviews highlight its charm, wit, and the heartfelt story of old friends reuniting for a meaningful purpose, offering a reading experience that resonates deeply with audiences.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781603095174

Publisher: Top Shelf Productions

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 February 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Top Shelf Productions

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 424g

Pages: 184

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Fiction General Fiction Graphic Novels Literary Fiction Penguin Books Álvaro Ortiz

About the Author

lvaro Ortiz studied graphic design at the Escuela Superior de Diseno de Arag n and illustration at the Escola Massana in Barcelona. After winning several comic competitions, including the 2003 Injuve Comic Award, he has become one of Spain's most acclaimed cartoonists. After the youth graphic novel series Julia and the Norwegian-themed comic book Fjorden, Ortiz released his debut graphic novel for adults, Cenizas (Ashes), which was created with an Alh ndiga Bilbao grant at the Maison des Auteurs in Angoulame, France. His subsequent works include Murderabilia (2014), Rituales (2015), and Viajes (Astiberri, 2016), as well as a collaboration with the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum and a pair of webcomics created during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ashes is his first book in English.