- Paperback: 592 pages
- Publisher: Top Shelf Productions (5 Aug 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1891830430
- ISBN-13: 978-1891830433
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 17.8 x 5.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 17,408 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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At 592 pages, Blankets may well be the single largest graphic novel ever published without being serialized first. Wrapped in the landscape of a blustery Wisconsin winter, Blankets explores the sibling rivalry of two brothers growing up in the isolated country, and the budding romance of two coming-of-age lovers. A tale of security and discovery, of playfulness and tragedy, of a fall from grace and the origins of faith. A profound and utterly beautiful work from Craig Thompson. The New Printing corrects 3 small typos, widening the spine graphics, but otherwise is identical to the first printing.
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"SHARED" is the sugar-coated way of saying We were TRAPPED in the same bed, as we were children and had no say in the matter. Read the first page
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"SHARED" is the sugar-coated way of saying We were TRAPPED in the same bed, as we were children and had no say in the matter. Read the first page
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The drawing in Blankets is so awesome it makes me want to weep. There is such a surety to Thompson’s line that is perfectly balanced with a fragility, a supreme sympathy for what he’s drawing; imagine Modigliani drawing comics and you’re getting close. This means that Thompson’s panels are full of a sensitive confidence that is mind-blowing. The writing is fantastic too, and Blankets is a richly veined voyage of (self) discovery in which Thompson explores themes of family structure, first love and religious observance with a tenderness and a self-effacing charm that is uniquely beguiling. There are numerous passages which are hypnotically, breathtakingly beautiful; passages that leave you spell bound and utterly in thrall to the visions set in ink before you; passages that will break your heart; passages that will make it sing.
Blankets sits right up there in the pantheon of greats, is on my top shelf with Chris Ware’s 'Jimmy Corrigan', Daniel Clowes’ 'Ghost World', Chester Brown’s 'I Never Liked You', Dylan Horrocks’ 'Hicksville' and Seth’s 'It’s A Good Life, If You Don’t Weaken'. What more recommendation do you need?
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I loved this book , I am very new to the world of graphic novels, having not even read comics as a child I can't pin point the reason I decided to buy it, but I am so glad I did. The art work is as you'd expect fanatastic, but what is really beautiful is the story - such a touching and honest tale about innocence and love. If you are looking for a place to begin reading graphic novels I can not think of a better book to take that first step with.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have tried to write a reveiew that would do the power of this work justice. I did not have the words.
All I will say is that my Mother, who never reads comics or graphic novels, was moved to tears several times whilst reading Blankets after I recommended it to her. Powerful stuff that is heartwarming, endearing, funny and beautiful.
Apparently already on it's 3rd printing I cannot urge you to buy this book enough. Mr Thompson, I thank you.
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Lovely book
I've not read a graphic novel before, and was intrigued by the reviews. A Sad sweet tale, and I loved it.
Published 24 days ago by Kelise Franclemont
Wrapped up
I bought this book without reading the synopsis or reviews, but merely on the quality of the cover artwork (A resounding result for Amazon recommendations, I think). Read more
Published 6 months ago by LunarMan
I'm gutted it finished!
OK, this is only the 2nd graphic novel I have ever read, so I can't really compare it to others, but as someone new to this genre, I LOVED IT. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Spencer Newman
Evocative, painful and lovely
This is Thompson's autobiography and at over 580 pages it is a doorstep of a graphic novel, but utterly compelling, expressively drawn in lovely monochrome. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Jo Bennie
Beautiful book for young people
It is a very lovely book. I bought this for my son as he collects graphic novels and before I gave it to him, I read it and it took me all day and evening. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Dark Horse
Captivating and not to be forgotton
I was relatively new to graphic novels and had this title recommended to me. I could not put it down and read it in 2 days. It is just wonderful and achingly beautiful in places. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Shorty McTall
Anyone Who Thinks Graphic Novels Aren't For Them Should Read This
`Blankets' is a graphic novel but it also feels like a fully built novel. I am not saying that I don't think the two can co-exist but it's rare when they have this effect on me... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Simon Savidge Reads
As much of a graphic novel as it is a diary or an autobiography
Blankets is as much of a graphic novel as it is a diary or an autobiography. Reading it, you will feel as if you are talking with Craig and he is telling you stuff about him and... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Andre Nobrega
Yeah, ok.
I'm a comic book fan of the capes and spandex variety. I just like big whoosh bang explosions and flying people silhouetted against the sky. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Daniel
A gorgeous, delicious, atmospheric graphic novel
A gorgeous, delicious graphic novel. The ability to depict a sense of place and time in a simple sketch, or a few words, is such a rare one. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Ms. F. M. Stygall
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