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by Craig Thompson (Artist, Author) "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..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 592 pages
  • Publisher: Top Shelf Productions (6 Aug 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1891830430
  • ISBN-13: 978-1891830433
  • Product Dimensions: 24.2 x 16.4 x 4.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 12,946 in Books (See Bestsellers 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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5.0 out of 5 stars In the pantheon of the greats, 11 Aug 2003
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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?

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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, 2 Jan 2006
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.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An incrediably moving book, 7 Feb 2004
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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4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, beautiful, despressing
There's no denying, Craig Thompson is a major talent. "Blankets" is a great achievment in many ways. Read more
Published on 23 Mar 2007 by Jari Ahvalo

3.0 out of 5 stars A Graphic Novel we can all empathise with
Surely one of the most emotively drawn graphic novels, Blankets is a biographical story about childhood and growing up. Read more
Published on 12 Mar 2007 by Sam J. Ruddock

5.0 out of 5 stars An epic of autobiographical comic storytelling
Blankets is an autobiographical story by Craig Thompson about his childhood, brought up in a poor, strict Christian family in America. Read more
Published on 11 Mar 2007 by Mr. James D. G. Miles

5.0 out of 5 stars compulsive reading
This is one of two graphic novels that have intensely gripped me and opened up to me a whole new literary world. (The other was Posy Simmond's 'Gemma Bovary'. Read more
Published on 31 Aug 2006 by Sarah McIntyre

4.0 out of 5 stars Impressive
I will freely admit that this book was a present and up until now I had largely considered the graphic novels my brother read to be nothing more that overgrown comics. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, the cusp of inspirational
I'm not a big fan of (over)analyzing art works such as this, however I have been moved to do so in this instance. Read more
Published on 14 Nov 2005 by Mr. David J. Moore

5.0 out of 5 stars simple bliss...
This graphic novel is a pure delight, its beautifully written, the drawings are simple, goeorgous and efficient. I cried and laugh while reading it. Read more
Published on 9 Jan 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars something that will resonate with everyone
I read this book in one sitting, and then started it again straight away. Craig Thompson's 'Blankets' is basically the story of his first love. Read more
Published on 23 Sep 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars A work of affirmation
For years I have been searching for a story in pictures that was just perfect. I have now finally discovered it. Read more
Published on 13 Mar 2004 by annareuben

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding
It is rare that, upon finishing something, I immediately feel so compelled to hit Amazon to type up a review of it; in fact this is the first time this has happened. Read more
Published on 25 Jan 2004 by James Duffy

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