{"product_id":"9788418739545","title":"THE POE CLAN: A SPRING DREAM","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTHE POE CLAN: SPRING'S DREAM\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this work, acclaimed author Moto Hagio returns to her most iconic series four decades later. Set in England in 1944, during the Second World War, the story follows Edgar and Allan, two immortal beings known as vampanellas who live in seclusion on an island. Their existence changes when they meet Blanka, an enigmatic German teenager who does not speak English. This self-contained volume combines gothic aesthetics, a love for the arts, and a profound reflection on loneliness and the fear of the unknown, offering a narrative experience that will captivate both fans of the saga and new readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnited Kingdom, 1944. As Nazi Germany's bombings sow chaos in the cities, many inhabitants seek refuge in the countryside. On a small island, oblivious to the horrors of war, live Edgar and Allan, two vampanellas—immortal beings with eternal life. Their peaceful routine is disrupted when they meet Blanka, a German teenager who does not speak English and who draws them into an enigmatic plot. Through this encounter, the story explores the connection between characters marked by exclusion and mystery, in a historical context that intensifies the atmosphere of isolation and melancholy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eImmortality and the passage of time for supernatural beings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLoneliness and the isolation of the excluded in times of war.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFear of the different and the search for human connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGothic aesthetics and a love for the arts as an emotional refuge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe meeting of cultures and communication beyond language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in graphic novels and manga with gothic and supernatural overtones. It is ideal for those looking for intimate, reflective stories with a carefully crafted historical setting and complex characters. It is also attractive both to fans of Moto Hagio's original work and to those approaching her narrative universe for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA self-contained story that allows you to enjoy the saga without needing to have read previous installments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA gothic and melancholic atmosphere that combines historical elements with the supernatural.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA profound reflection on loneliness, exclusion, and the search for belonging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe narrative and artistic style of a legendary manga author with over four decades of experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Moto Hagio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Tomodomo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Graphic novels: manga\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: The Poe Clan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: September 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 220\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 260 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work represents the return of a fundamental manga author to her most iconic series, offering a reading that combines narrative maturity with the elements that made the original chapters famous. The historical setting, the treatment of immortality, and the sensitivity toward the marginalized make this volume an attractive proposal for those who value comics as a medium for exploring complex emotions. It is especially recommended for readers looking for a story with symbolic weight and a polished aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOMODOMO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405590323547,"sku":"9788418739545","price":9.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841873954.jpg?v=1781828793","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788418739545","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}