Mikel

Name: Mikel
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781910593707
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Summary

Mikel is a graphic novel that follows the life of a young man named Mikel who embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Set against the backdrop of a remote island and its inhabitants, his experiences lead him to encounter new challenges and relationships. Through vibrant illustrations and poignant storytelling, the novel explores themes of identity, belonging, and change.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this graphic novel if you're drawn to compelling personal stories, vibrant artwork, and explorations of cultural and social themes. The narrative offers a profound look at the human experience, filled with emotion and relatable characters. If you appreciate graphic novels that delve into personal journeys and societal observations, this one may capture your interest.

Mikel has a lifelong dream: to become a writer. Seeking to inject some extra cash and inspiration into his life, he uproots his family from their sleepy village to the Basque country, where he takes a job protecting politicians from the armed separatist group ETA. But financial security comes at a price: fear, uncertainty and family breakdown.

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Mikel lives with his wife and two children in Costur, an idyllic Spanish town surrounded by hills. He has a job selling confectionary, but Mikel is a dreamer, not a businessman, and money is tight. What's more, the mundanity of small-town life is preventing him from fulfilling a life-long dream: to become a writer.

Seeking both drama and financial security, Mikel takes a job as a bodyguard. His family is soon uprooted to the Basque country, where Mikel is charged with protecting politicians from the armed separatist group ETA. It is a job that provides drama worthy of the page — but only at the cost of fear, uncertainty, and family breakdown.

In Mikel, author Mark Bellido draws on his own experiences to create a powerful and provocative story about a man who risks everything in the pursuit of a dream.

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?

Mikel has been praised for its evocative art by Belgian artist Vanistenpael, which beautifully captures the essence of the story. The narrative, focusing on Miguel, a hired gun, is noted for exploring the deeper emotional layers behind his tough exterior.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781910593707

Publisher: SelfMadeHero

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 October 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: SelfMadeHero

Contributors:

By Judith Vanistendael
Text by Mark Bellido

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 176.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 1140g

Pages: 368

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Adult Graphic Novels Fiction Graphic Novels

About the Author

Mark Bellido is a Belgian novelist and graphic novel writer. He spent four years protecting politicians from the Basque separatist group ETA, which provided the inspiration for Mikel.

Judith Vanistendael studied at the Hochschule der Kunste in Berlin and at the University of Ghent before studying Latin America as a postgraduate. She is also a graduate of the comic strip course at the Sint Lukas Art School in Brussels. Her graphic novels include When David Lost His Voice and the semi-autobiographical Dance by the Light of the Moon, which was nominated twice for the prestigious Angoulême Grand Prix. She lives in Brussels, Belgium.