{"product_id":"9788416114535","title":"THE BOY SWIMS","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTHE NOTHING KID\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reader will delve into a unique graphic and narrative experience, where a frantic pace and an innovative structure turn reading into a marathon sprint. Víctor Escandell displays exceptional mastery of composition, alternating graphic styles and playing with space-time jumps to create a delirious work. Through sharp humor that transitions from the absurd to the sarcastic, the author dissects the decadence of Western society, offering a scathing and cynical critique that invites reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis graphic novel is presented as a work of black humor that, beneath its chaotic appearance, hides a profound social critique. The narrative progresses in a continuous crescendo, forcing the reader to backtrack from dead ends and follow a tempo of frantic tailspin. The story is built upon an alternation of graphic styles and a dynamic page composition that reflects the disorder and irony of a Western society that ignores its own decadence. The author uses the absurd and the ridiculous to disembowel, with cynicism, the soul of an era, turning the reading into an experience as disconcerting as it is revealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSocial critique and the decadence of Western culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBlack humor, the absurd, and sarcasm as narrative tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGraphic and narrative experimentation with non-linear structures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePace and visual composition as driving elements of the plot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIrony and cynicism in the face of contemporary reality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is aimed at adult readers with a taste for experimental graphic narrative and corrosive humor. It is ideal for those seeking a reading experience that challenges traditional comic and novel conventions, and who are not afraid to face a scathing and cynical critique of modern society. It is also perfect for those interested in bold visual proposals and authors who explore the limits of graphic language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersive and frantic reading experience, driven by a unique narrative pace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA display of graphic virtuosity, with an alternation of styles that enriches the narrative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical and acerbic perspective on contemporary society, wrapped in intelligent humor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA non-linear narrative structure that invites rereading and exploring different paths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn original approach that combines reflection with the most delirious entertainment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Víctor Escandell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Bang ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Modern and contemporary fiction, Graphic novels, Graphic novels: literary and memoirs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Chaos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: February 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1259 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nothing Kid presents itself as a bold and stimulating proposal within the graphic novel landscape. Víctor Escandell demonstrates masterful control of the medium, using structure and rhythm as fundamental narrative tools. The work stands out for its ability to combine formal experimentation with sharp social critique, all wrapped in humor that leaves no one indifferent. For an audience that values originality and the expressive power of comics, this is a read that challenges and rewards in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BANG EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407653691739,"sku":"9788416114535","price":6.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841611453.jpg?v=1781858425","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788416114535","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}