Polina by Bastien Vives
As a very young girl, Polina Oulinov is taken on as a special pupil by the famous ballet teacher Professor Bojinsky. When she graduates and is admitted to the official theatre school, she discovers that Bojinskys view of ballet is only one of many and that she cant adapt to new rules, new visions.
A distinctly continental sort of graphic novel: 200 sepia-tone pages of rambling story about a young ballet dancer’s training and young adulthood, rather like Black Swan without the madness and body horror-- Tim Martin * Daily Telegraph *
An absorbing tale… Both the art and the narrative are compelling and arresting and it isn’t long before the book has you in its gentle grip. * Bookmunch *
Thrillingly minimalistic… Who knew you could express so much in so few lines? * Herald *
I was seduced immediately… This is an exceptionally absorbing and touching book, one that should be required reading for teenage girls everywhere. -- Rachel Cooke * Observer *
Vivès conveys emotions with the lightest of touches... a perceptive look at the things in a ballerina’s life that fuel her artistry. But it will also delight readers unfamiliar with ballet. It reminds us that youthful hopes and disappointments may be innocent, but they are not necessarily shallow. They can be turned into great art. * Economist *
An absorbing tale… Both the art and the narrative are compelling and arresting and it isn’t long before the book has you in its gentle grip. * Bookmunch *
Thrillingly minimalistic… Who knew you could express so much in so few lines? * Herald *
I was seduced immediately… This is an exceptionally absorbing and touching book, one that should be required reading for teenage girls everywhere. -- Rachel Cooke * Observer *
Vivès conveys emotions with the lightest of touches... a perceptive look at the things in a ballerina’s life that fuel her artistry. But it will also delight readers unfamiliar with ballet. It reminds us that youthful hopes and disappointments may be innocent, but they are not necessarily shallow. They can be turned into great art. * Economist *
Bastien Vivès is a graphic novelist and illustrator. He is the author of several highly-acclaimed graphic novels, including The Butcher and Hollywood in January. A Taste of Chlorine won the 'Essential Revelation' prize at the Angouleme Festival in 2009. He lives in Paris.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780224096935 |
| ISBN 10 | 0224096931 |
| Title | Polina |
| Author | Bastien Vivès |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Vintage Publishing |
| Year published | 2014-01-16 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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