Geis by Alexis Deacon
As the great chief matriarch lay dying, she gave one final decree: Upon her death there would be a contest. Having no heir of her own blood she called on the Gods. Let fate decide the one truly worthy to rule in her place. The rich, the strong, the wise, the powerful; many put forward their names in hope of being chosen. But when the night came . . . only fifty souls alone were summoned.
Book one in gripping action, supernatural, and historical fantasy graphic novel trilogy where souls battle in a contest to become the ruler of an island.
Alexis Deacon graduated in 2001 with a first class honors degree in illustration from the University of Brighton. Before graduating he was awarded the Burt Brill and Cardens award for the second best degree show at his university. The urge to draw has been with Alexis as long as he can remember. I've probably drawn compulsively since the age of three or four. Whenever he got bored playing with a particular toy as a child, rather than put it down and pick up something else as most kids would do, he'd put the toy down and pick up a sketchbook to carry the game on through pictures on paper. He is best known for his children's picture books.
Alexis Deacon is a favourite illustrator of mine and he has written and illustrated one of the best graphic novels I've ever read. The pace of the narrating is deft but the frames take my breath away. Geis (Nobrow), pronounced "Gesh", is a book you can go back to and find new wonders each time. * The Guardian *
A fascinating, thought provoking and rewarding read. * SLA *
Alexis Deacon recently graduated from the University of Brighton with an honors degree in illustration and now resides in London, England. Publishers Weekly hailed Slow Loris, his first picture book, as a unique tale with an interesting twist.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781910620038 |
| ISBN 10 | 1910620033 |
| Title | Geis |
| Author | Alexis Deacon |
| Series | Geis |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Nobrow Ltd |
| Year published | 2016-06-01 |
| Number of pages | 168 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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