{"product_id":"9788416188208","title":"The Desk Next to Me, Vol. 4","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMy Neighbor Seki, Vol. 4\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fourth volume of this fun school-life manga series brings us new and creative distractions courtesy of Seki, the master of classroom boredom. Through the eyes of Yokoi, his desk neighbor, the reader will discover ingenious pastimes that turn tedium into an art form. From building intricate circuits with erasers to creating a flipbook, this volume offers a dose of humor and originality that hooks you from the very first panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the silence of an ordinary classroom, while the teacher explains the lesson, Seki displays his talent for turning boredom into a spectacle. Yokoi, the student sitting next to him, cannot help but feel fascinated and, at times, an accomplice to his antics. In this volume, Seki pushes his own limits with pastimes that range from the meticulous to the absurd, always on the verge of being discovered. The story explores the thin line between distraction and creativity, offering a knowing look at those moments of leisure we have all experienced at school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCreativity in boredom: how to transform dead time into a space for invention and play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSchool humor: everyday situations taken to the extreme of the comical and absurd.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eObservation and complicity: the relationship between Seki and Yokoi as witnesses and participants in the same game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIngenious pastimes: from simple crafts to strategy games using desk objects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis manga is ideal for young adult and adult readers looking for a light and fun read, with accessible humor and relatable situations. It is also perfect for those who enjoy school stories with an original twist, as well as fans of the slice-of-life genre and everyday comedy. No prior knowledge of the series is required to enjoy this volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePure entertainment through panels that capture the essence of creative boredom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn original perspective on school life, far from drama and focused on humor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRelatable moments for anyone who has spent hours at a desk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn agile visual narrative that invites fast reading and reconnecting with the characters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: TAKUMA MORISHIGE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Ediciones Tomodomo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: GRAPHIC NOVELS, GRAPHIC NOVELS: MANGA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: MY NEIGHBOR SEKI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: February 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 168\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 227 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fourth volume maintains the quality and characteristic tone of the series, offering readers an enjoyable and lighthearted reading experience. The author's ability to find humor in the small details of the school routine is his greatest success, and here it is exploited with new ideas that are surprising in their simplicity and effectiveness. It is a recommended option for those looking to disconnect with a story that doesn't demand deep reflection, but does guarantee smiles and shared complicity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOMODOMO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405644161371,"sku":"9788416188208","price":9.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841618820.jpg?v=1781828944","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788416188208","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}