Monday, July 21, 2008

Yakari and the Stranger

One of my writing jobs is translating French comic books into English for Cinebook, the "9th art publisher." (If you know what that tagline refers to, send your explanation as a comment and I'll post it!) This fun work has introduced me to some classic Franco-Belgian comic books and graphic novels, including the beloved Yakari series by Job and Derib. Yakari is a young Sioux boy who can converse with animals. In each volume, Yakari learns a valuable life lesson through an encounter with animals.

In Yakari and the Stranger, the boy and his horse Little Thunder help a pelican that has a nasty cold. This charming story teaches a lesson, quite powerfully, about kindness--or a lack thereof--repaid.

These tales are a welcome change from the superheroes and angst that fill the pages of many popular comic books and graphic novels.

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

A River Runs Through It (the book, by Norman MacLean)

A River Runs Through It and Other Stories, Twenty-fifth Anniversary Edition A River Runs Through It and Other Stories, Twenty-fifth Anniversary Edition by Norman Maclean


My review


rating: 5 of 5 stars
Incredible writing: profound, poetic, unflinching, humane. The book and the movie have both had impacts on my work and the way I look at the people around me.


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