Salome's Last Dance

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By Daria Tessler

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Summary

Salome's Last Dance follows the Astounding Magnus, a hypnotist whose captivating dancing dog act, Salome, performs the "Serpentine Dance of the Seven Veils" at the Feedbag cocktail bar. Though successful, Magnus feels empty and turns to Dr Silkini, a psychologist promising to elevate his life satisfaction to new heights. Meanwhile, Salome's enchanting performances draw dangerous attention from sinister forces eager to uncover her secret. This graphic novella combines collage with pen-and-ink illustrations in a psychedelic, absurdist fantasy that includes a remarkable hallucinogenic tea trip sequence.
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This graphic novella is ideal for readers who enjoy experimental, psychedelic, and absurdist fantasies in graphic form, as well as those who appreciate richly layered illustrations and smart, humorous storytelling. Fans of Yellow Submarine and Jim Woodring's comics will find it particularly appealing.

An absurdist, psychedelic crime fantasy / graphic novella from an acclaimed artist and printmaker.

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The Astounding Magnus has been hypnotizing audiences at the Feedbag cocktail bar with his resplendent dancing dog act, Salome, and her "Serpentine Dance of the Seven Veils." Yet despite his success, the pearl of life has lost its lustre for Magnus. He visits the psychologist, Dr. Silkini, who promises to massage Magnus's id into a higher dimension: the pearly gates of full life satisfaction. Meanwhile, Salome's crowd-pleasing performances have attracted unwanted attention from sinister forces who want to know the dog's secret.

Daria Tessler's new graphic novella, Salome's Last Dance, showcases her phenomenal talent for incorporating elements of collage and pen-and-ink illustration to create a beautifully phantasmagoric experience under the guise of an absurdist, psychedelic fantasy (including an extended visual tour de force depicting a hallucinogenic tea trip), one that favourably compares to Yellow Submarine or the comics of Jim Woodring. Tessler's rich ear for language and sharp sense of humour also liven every inventively stunning page of Salome's Last Dance.

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?

The New York Times praises it as an "absurdist fantasy, rendered in hallucinatory ink drawings and collage." Library Journal highlights Tessler's phantasmagoric illustrations and the compelling story of a nightclub performer seeking renewed joy that leads to an interdimensional catastrophe. Cinema Sentries notes the abundant visual gags that reward multiple readings, while Real Change News recommends slowing down to appreciate the dense imagery and visual jokes. Four Color Apocalypse describes Tessler's art as a unique blend of archaeology and alchemy, creating a cosmic vision beyond ordinary reach.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781683967767

Publisher: Fantagraphics

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 May 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Fantagraphics

Illustration: 56 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 224.0mm

Height: 288.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 56

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About the Author

Born in Finland, Daria Tessler is a cartoonist and printmaker based in Portland, OR. Her books include Cult of the Ibis, Loop of the Sun, and Music of Changes. She also creates silkscreen prints, stationary, and more that are found on her website animalsleepstories.com.

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