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.
Monday, July 21, 2008
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 by Norman MacleanMy 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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