Nimona

Author: Noelle Stevenson
Publisher: HarperTeen
ISBN: 9780062278227
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 272

Book Description
The graphic novel debut from rising star Noelle Stevenson, based on her beloved and critically acclaimed web comic, which Slate awarded its Cartoonist Studio Prize, calling it "a deadpan epic." Nemeses! Dragons! Science! Symbolism! All these and more await in this brilliantly subversive, sharply irreverent epic from Noelle Stevenson. Featuring an exclusive epilogue not seen in the web comic, along with bonus conceptual sketches and revised pages throughout, this gorgeous full-color graphic novel is perfect for the legions of fans of the web comic and is sure to win Noelle many new ones. Nimona is an impulsive young shapeshifter with a knack for villainy. Lord Ballister Blackheart is a villain with a vendetta. As sidekick and supervillain, Nimona and Lord Blackheart are about to wreak some serious havoc. Their mission: prove to the kingdom that Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin and his buddies at the Institution of Law Enforcement and Heroics aren't the heroes everyone thinks they are. But as small acts of mischief escalate into a vicious battle, Lord Blackheart realizes that Nimona's powers are as murky and mysterious as her past. And her unpredictable wild side might be more dangerous than he is willing to admit.

The Fire Never Goes Out

Author: ND Stevenson
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062278282
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 212

Book Description
From ND Stevenson, the New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of Nimona, comes a captivating, honest illustrated memoir that finds him turning an important corner in his creative journey—and inviting readers along for the ride. In a collection of essays and personal mini-comics that span eight years of his young adult life, author-illustrator ND Stevenson charts the highs and lows of being a creative human in the world. Whether it’s hearing the wrong name called at his art school graduation ceremony or becoming a National Book Award finalist for his debut graphic novel, Nimona, ND captures the little and big moments that make up a real life, with a wit, wisdom, and vulnerability that are all his own. Named one of Bank Street College of Education's Best Children’s Books of the Year!

The Goddess Pose

Author: Michelle Goldberg
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 1101874643
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 338

Book Description
New York Times best-selling author Michelle Goldberg tells the globetrotting story of the incredible woman who brought yoga to the West. When Indra Devi was born in Russia in 1899, yoga was virtually unknown outside of India. By the time of her death, in 2002, it was being practiced around the world. Here Michelle Goldberg tells the globetrotting story of the incredible woman who helped usher in a craze that continues unabated to this day. A sweeping picture of the twentieth century that travels from the cabarets of Berlin to the Mysore Palace to Golden Age Hollywood and beyond, The Goddess Pose brings the Devi’s little known but extraordinary adventures vividly to life.

Rhythm Ride

Author: Andrea Davis Pinkney
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1596439734
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 177

Book Description
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Lumberjanes #1

Author: Shannon Watters
Publisher: Boom! Studios
ISBN: 1641448008
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 26

Book Description
Jo, April, Mal, Molly and Ripley are five best pals determined to have an awesome summer together...and they're not gonna let any insane quest or an array of supernatural critters get in their way! Not only is it the second title launching in our new BOOM! Box imprint but LUMBERJANES is one of those punk rock, love-everything-about-it stories that appeals to fans of basically all excellent things.

Curse Undone

Author: Brandie June
Publisher: CamCat Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 0744306094
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 338

Book Description
Two crowns. Two kingdoms. One chance to rule. Nor and King Casper are captured by the fay army and forced to face the indomitable Faerie Queen, Marasina. At her command, Casper is thrown into a mysterious prison while an even sinister fate is in store for Nor—a deadly fay poison that reveals Nor’s true nature. She’s not only half-fay. She is Queen Marasina’s heir. Revealed to be like the very creatures she despises, Nor must not only find a way to free Casper but also navigate a court that is as deadly as it is beautiful. Her allies are few, and though Pel claims to want friendship, Nor finds she cannot forgive his betrayal. As tensions mount and war looms between the kingdoms, Nor must choose a side, before it’s too late. In this epic conclusion to the Gold Spun duology, Nor discovers that a glamour and a curse may be two sides of the same coin.

Velocity

Author: Chris Wooding
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338042785
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 268

Book Description
The Fast and the Furious meets The Hunger Games in acclaimed author Chris Wooding's blistering vision of the future. Buckle up for a fast-paced, high-octane thrill ride!Cassica and Shiara are best friends. They couldn't be more different, but their differences work to their advantage -- especially when they're drag racing. Cassica is fearless and determined, making her the perfect driver for daring, photo-finish victories. Shiara is intelligent and creative, able to build cars out of scrap and formulate daring strategies from the passenger's seat.Now they've set their sights on the Widowmaker -- the biggest, most anticipated, and most dangerous race of the year. The winners get a pass to a life of luxury and fame. The losers, more often than not, die in fiery explosions. And even if Cassica and Shiara survive the deadly three-day challenge... their friendship might be roadkill.This breathless reimagining of extreme sports is perfect for fans of Mad Max: Fury Road and NASCAR.

Verse Book 2

Author: Sam Beck
Publisher: Vault Comics
ISBN: 1638490791
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 259

Book Description
The Legend of Korra meets Nimona in VERSE Book 2: The Second Gate, where magic and mystery are on the move! FACE THE MAGIC THE BATTLE FOR THE FUTURE OF MAGIC HAS TAKEN ITS FIRST PRISONER. The YA fantasy series continues with a dangerous and dark turn, while magic is on the move and fears are faced alone. Held captive by the leaders of a dangerous new movement, Neitya is forced to face a darker side of her abilities that threaten to tear her away from Fife, her only true friend. The only way back to one another may be to follow their destinies down divergent paths and discover what it means to face their worst fears alone. Read the entire VERSE saga! Verse Book 1: The Broken Half Verse Book 2: The Second Gate Verse Book 3: The Song For fans and readers of Snapdragon (Kat Leyh); The Witch Boy, The Hidden Witch, The Midwinter Witch (Molly Knox Ostertang); Mooncakes (Suzanne Walker & Wendy Xu); The Prince and the Dressmaker (Jen Wang), The Legend of Korra, and the books of Tamora Pierce. “Verse's rich drawings and colours beautifully illustrate a complicated, engaging fantasy world filled with sympathetic characters. I can't wait to learn more about them as their journey continues!" - Faith Erin Hicks

Alice in Tumblr-land

Author: Tim Manley
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698136217
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 273

Book Description
Disney meets Lena Dunham in this illustrated humor book featuring your favorite fairy-tale characters dating and finding their way in 21st-century America The Ugly Duckling still feels gross compared to everyone else, but now she’s got Instagram, and there’s this one filter that makes her look awesome. Cinderella swaps her glass slippers for Crocs. The Tortoise and the Hare Facebook stalk each other. Goldilocks goes gluten free. And Peter Pan finally has to grow up and get a job, or at least start paying rent. Here are more than one hundred fairy tales, illustrated and re-imagined for today. Instead of fairy godmothers, there’s Siri. And rather than big bad wolves, there are creepy dudes on OkCupid. In our brave new world of social networking, YouTube, and texting, fairy tales can once again lead us to “happily ever after”—and have us laughing all the way.

The Oxford Handbook of Comic Book Studies

Author: Frederick Luis Aldama
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0190917962
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 704

Book Description
Comic book studies has developed as a solid academic discipline, becoming an increasingly vibrant field in the United States and globally. A growing number of dissertations, monographs, and edited books publish every year on the subject, while world comics represent the fastest-growing sector of publishing. The Oxford Handbook of Comic Book Studies looks at the field systematically, examining the history and evolution of the genre from a global perspective. This includes a discussion of how comic books are built out of shared aesthetic systems such as literature, painting, drawing, photography, and film. The Handbook brings together readable, jargon-free essays written by established and emerging scholars from diverse geographic, institutional, gender, and national backgrounds. In particular, it explores how the term "global comics" has been defined, as well the major movements and trends that will drive the field in the years to come. Each essay will help readers understand comic books as a storytelling form grown within specific communities, and will also show how these forms exist within what can be considered a world system of comics.