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Heavy Liquid [Special Edition] [Hardcover]

Paul Pope (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Titan Books Ltd; De Luxe edition edition (19 Dec 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1848560036
  • ISBN-13: 978-1848560031
  • Product Dimensions: 26.4 x 17.4 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 780,461 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"* "An exciting new visual experience that you have to scramble to keep up with." - Time Magazine * "A moody fictional essay of urban culture." - Publishers Weekly"

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Set in a dystopic New York of the late 21st century, this visually unique tale has done for graphic novels what Phillip K. Dick did for science-fiction and the Wachowski brothers did for cinema - turn worlds upside down and inside out!Anti-hero 'S' is a private investigator addicted to the hallucinatory drug "heavy liquid" and is being hunted down by a gang, while also searching for a mysterious art collector who can turn his substance of choice into a perfect sculpture. But there's more to heavy liquid than meets the eye...Written and illustrated by Eisner Award-winning artist Paul Pope, this future-noir thriller is fast-paced, gritty and altogether trippy!
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Heavy Liquid, 29 Nov 2002
This review is from: Heavy Liquid (Paperback)
Paul Pope is a tricky character. Firstly, he falls into the category of what is commonly known as "Manga influenced." Although looking at his style, there's no "bug-eyes," no exaggerated shouting...but the influence is very clear. In panel structure, in camera movement and composition. Pope studied in Japan, looking at Manga as an art form, analyzing it, taking all of it in. Heavy Liquid reeks of everything that makes Manga such an interesting art form, mixed with the juicy, gorgeous colours and ink lines that can make the American medium just as intriguing.

Pope's story and art mesh incredibly well, it would seem weird him working with another writer, (or another artist, even.) The way which Pope draws buildings, and the way he presents this on the page, looks like an Otomo (Akira) piece, or an influence of. Pope creates his own world with Heavy Liquid and is continuing that universe in his new series 100% (which I'm enjoying that little bit more at the moment.)

Fans of Nick Hornby might like this book for the interaction of the characters (or sometimes the lack of) and fans of Blade Runner might enjoy it for the outlook of the future, the buildings, the ideas, the gadgets. I guess what I'm trying to say is, don't dismiss this as a silly "tales of the future" type story, or as a "emo comics for emo boys" esque situation. This graphic novel tells a story, a damn good story that brings Pope's strenghts together in a compelling and orgasmic way.

This futuristic (yet at the same time, realistic setting) turns the piece into a science fiction story, but Pope firmly tells the story about the characters. Which is what he does best. He's a character writer/artist. This book reeks of it.

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Amazon.com: 4.5 out of 5 stars (12 customer reviews)

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Paul Pope is incredible!, 3 July 2001
By zinegrrl "xa" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Heavy Liquid (Paperback)
The Heavy Liquid series(compiled in this book)makes up one of the most amazing graphic novels I've ever seen, and on so many levels: a fascinating and creative plot, interesting characters and great loose, luscious drawings. I highly reccommend this book as an introduction to the rest of Mr. Pope's fine work, such as his giant-sized THB comics, P City Parade and also "Escapo," another amazing graphic novel. All of his comics are grrl friendly (with fully-clothed and smart,strong female characters, no ridiculously-sized bosoms to be seen) and his drawing style is completely gorgeous. Do check this out -- you'll love it. Paul Pope is a total genius.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best of the best, 20 Jun 2003
By Nathan B. Hyatt "Psychonaut" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Heavy Liquid (Paperback)
I wish I saw this novel on more Top 10 lists, but oh well. Nevertheless, I demand that you buy this book right now, and with the hefty discount Amazon is providing, you can't afford to pass this up! With a cover price of 30 beans, I can understand why some would balk initially at purchasing this, but now you have no excuse! Thirty percent off is the deal of the century for this book, and I paid full cover at my local shop! If you are a fan of modern fiction, fine graphical art, or just insane ideas, you owe it to yourself to pick this up at Amazon's great discount.

Set in the near future, the main question in Heavy Liquid is "what is Heavy Liquid?" I'm not going to tell you, but I will tell you that the characters in this story are all affected by this strange substance, part highly addictive drug, part... I don't want to spoil it, but suffice it to say that Pope's concepts are always first rate. As someone else mentioned, fans of PK Dick should take note of this work and read it.

The art is Paul's signature style, completely unmistakably his and no one else's. The lines themselves form beautiful abstract art, in addition to the concrete images they suggest, but his execution is so fluid that nothing is stale or static; these pages rip with dynamics.

All in all, among the very best graphic novels of all time, and considering that it is the work of one man, it qualifies as genius.


2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Mysterious Package, 11 Jan 2009
By T. Hooper "thdizzy" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Heavy Liquid (Hardcover)
When the character Stooge and his partner double-cross the mob and abscond with a package of the mysterious element Heavy Liquid, thing get out of control. With his partner dead, Stooge must find a way to escape the mobster hitmen out to get him. While on the run, he is approached by the agent of a shadowy art collector who would like him to find an artist who has disappeared from the world. The mission: find the world's greatest sculptor to make a piece of work created from Heavy Liquid. The element however is also of great interest to the United States government. Stooge's work soon attracts the attention of one of the government's top agents. . .

Paul Pope's art work is a good as ever in this collection of his Heavy Liquid comic series. The lines are bold and even still shots have a great deal of energy and movement. I recommend this to all fans of comic art, and if you're a Paul Pope fan this is of course a must-have. Get it now while it's available. Paul Pope's work tends to go out of print quickly.
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