Roca, Paco
Return to Eden
- ISBN 13:
- 9781683969310
- author:
- Roca, Paco
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Fantagraphics Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 2 x 24.9 x 24.9 centimetres (0.6
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Comics & Graphic Novels, Literary,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Return to Eden by Paco Roca is a poignant and powerful graphic novel that explores the life of a young woman growing up in post-war Spain. Based on a photograph taken in 1947, this intimate biographical story delves into the hardships and struggles faced by her family, including hunger, trauma, and parental abuse.
Despite the difficulties they endured, Antonia's family finds solace in small acts of kindness, cinema, and imagination, which become oases of joy in their lives. Paco Roca's masterful storytelling brings this delicate portrayal to life, charging quotidian life with rare poignancy.
This latest work from the acclaimed cartoonist may be his magnum opus, and it is sure to leave a lasting impression on readers. With its quiet power and depth, Return to Eden is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in graphic novels and personal stories.