In waves
Dungo, A. J.2019
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In this visually arresting graphic novel, surfer and illustrator AJ Dungo remembers his late partner and the shared love of surfing that endured throughout their difficult times. A tale of love, heartbreak and surfing from an important new voice in comics. In Waves is Craig Thompson's Blankets meets William Finnegan's Barbarian Days.In this visually arresting graphic novel, surfer and illustrator AJ Dungo remembers his late partner, her battle with cancer, and their shared love of surfing that brought them strength throughout their time together. With his passion for surfing uniting many narratives, he intertwines his own story with those of some of the great heroes of surf in a rare work of nonfiction that is as moving as it is fascinating.
Main title:
In waves / AJ Dungo.
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Imprint:
Nobrow, 2019
Collation:
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (colour) ; 23 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9781910620632 (paperback)
Dewey class:
797.320222
Language:
English
Subject:
Surfing -- Comic books, strips, etcSurfers -- Comic books, strips, etcGraphic novelsEuropean tradition graphic novelsGraphic novel & Comic book: typesHistory of sportSurfing, windsurfing, water skiing"Graphic novel / Comic book: memoirs, true stories & non-fiction"Children's / Teenage general interest: Biography & autobiographyChildren's / Teenage general interest: Cartoons & comic stripsChildren's / Teenage general interest: History & the pastChildren's / Teenage general interest: Sports & outdoor recreation
BRN:
291248