For the first time since the publication of his internationally bestselling novel, Gomorrah, Roberto Saviano shares his early-life experience with the violence of the Neapolitan Mafia and how exposing them irrevocably changed his life.
Collaborating with award-winning cartoonist Asaf Hanuka (The Realist, The Divine), both writer and artist examine a life behind armed guard whose best recourse against oppression is through old fashioned pen and paper.
A collection of autobiographical one-page stories.
Awards: Eisner (USA), Gran Guinigi (Italy), Rudolph Dirks Award (Germany)
The Realist (volume 1)
As an artist, husband, father or a regular Israeli citizen, Asaf Hanuka chronicles everyday life in his country, with humor that is offbeat and sometimes surreal. Shot for shot, Hanuka's home is depicted as a vibrant metropolis and provides a brilliant depiction of modern Tel Aviv. Archaia's edition of The Realist translates and collects both volumes of the work previously titled KO À Tel Aviv into a single book for the first time.
“. . . rich to view . . . Each page is its own reward. YA as well as adult readers will enjoy this clever collection of everyday life observations.” — Library Journal (starred review)
The Realist: Plug & Play (volume 2)
continues the journey of artist, husband, father, and ordinary Israeli citizen as he plumbs the depths of human existence with humor and melancholy, wild imagination and quiet desperation. This critically acclaimed and Eisner award-winning series treats readers to the unique mix of pathos and politics that make Hanuka a modern master of cartooning.
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The Realist: Last Day on Earth (volume 3)
Praise for The Realist:
“Often obtuse but always heartbreaking, {Asaf} Hanuka’s work is diverse and fascinating portrait of what life truly makes us.” - Publisher’s Weekly Starred Review
Through scenes both real and imagined, the acclaimed Israeli cartoonist examines the joys (and pitfalls) of parenting in a politically divisive world and the ongoing struggle to manifest art even as real life humor and pathos keeps getting in the way.
The internationally acclaimed and Hugo Award-nominated cartoonist’s beautifully drawn stories about self, family, society, and everything in between conjure a deeply rich and unforgettable reading experience.
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Portuguese, Hebrew
Tomer Hanuka and Asaf Hanuka / Art
Boaz Lavie / Story
Ron Propper / production
Awards: gold-medal of the International Manga Award (Japan), Hugo award nomination (USA)
Original cover of the Hebrew edition
