Huizenga, Kevin
The River At Night
- ISBN 13:
- 9781770463745
- author:
- Huizenga, Kevin
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Drawn and Quarterly
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 216
- Dimensions:
- 25.4 x 19.7 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Comics & Graphic Novels, Literary,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Kevin Huizenga's The River at Night is a thought-provoking exploration of consciousness and the passage of time. The story begins with a simple conversation between two people, but soon delves into the complexities of their relationship and the world around them. As the narrative unfolds, Huizenga uses the cartoon medium to examine the human experience, revealing the simple pleasures and less cherished moments that make life worth living. Through a series of interconnected vignettes, Huizenga explores themes of time, identity, and connection. The River at Night is a masterful work of formalist comics, one that is both empathetic and inventive, funny and profound. With its unique blend of humor and introspection, this book is sure to resonate with readers. By using the comics medium in surprising ways, Huizenga creates a work that is both a meditation on the human condition and a celebration of the possibilities of the medium itself. The River at Night is a modern masterpiece that will appeal to readers looking for a thought-provoking and engaging work of comics.