Mr. Lightbulb by Wojtek Wawszczyk

Mr. Lightbulb by Wojtek Wawszczyk

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Mr. Lightbulb by Wojtek Wawszczyk

Mirroring the world we live in, the protagonist of this graphic novel comes from a broken home. However, in this case, the term is quite literal. Due to freak accidents at the steelworks where his parents work, his mom snaps in half, and his dad is flattened like a pancake. As if that wasn't enough to deal with, one day, he suffers his own life-changing experience: mistakenly swallowing a blob of molten metal gives him the strange power to radiate heat and light -- like a lightbulb. As he grows up, evolving from Bulb Boy to Mr. Lightbulb, he finds that his unique abilities can be a curse and a blessing; while they alienate him from others, they also allow him to shine.

At once surrealist, comedic, heartbreaking, bitterly sarcastic, and deeply sincere, Mr. Lightbulb is an essential work of comics autobio. With bold, expressive ink strokes and brilliant use of visual metaphor, Wojtek Wawszczyk renders an affecting self-portrait, as his protagonist balances challenging family dynamics with his creative ambitions and desire to forge his way in the world. This book, which clocks in at over 600 pages, combines a grand scope with brisk plotting, adding up to a tour de force of artistry and honesty.


Lloyd-Jones, Antonia: - Antonia Lloyd-Jones is an award-winning translator of Polish literature, ranging from literary fiction to non-fiction, children's literature, reportage and essays. She regularly mentors other translators, chairs literary events and is a co-chair of the UK Translators Association. Antonia lives in London.
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ISBN 13 9781683965244
ISBN 10 1683965248
Titel Mr. Lightbulb
Autor Wojtek Wawszczyk
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Bindungsart Paperback
Verlag Fantagraphics
Erscheinungsjahr 2022-04-14
Seitenanzahl 624
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