Description
Gasoline
Book Summary
Gasoline is a graphic novel that immerses the reader in a surreal and dreamlike journey. The work follows Achille, a middle-aged man traveling along a deserted road in search of fuel, accompanied by an enigmatic woman. However, Achille is dead, and his journey becomes a path of understanding and revelation. With a square format that evokes cinemascope, authors Bernard and Flao build a striking visual narrative where reality and fantasy intertwine, offering a unique literary and artistic experience.
What is it about?
The story begins with Achille, a deceased man, traveling along a lonely road in a desert landscape. His goal is to find gasoline, but the true purpose of his journey is to understand his own death and the meaning of his existence. Accompanied by an attractive and mysterious woman, Achille faces extraordinary and symbolic situations that defy logic. The narrative unfolds in an atmosphere of magical realism, where each encounter and stop along the way reveals fragments of his past and his consciousness. The search for fuel becomes a metaphor for the need to find a purpose or a final answer before reaching peace.
Main themes
- Death and the afterlife as a journey of self-discovery.
- The search for meaning and redemption in a desolate landscape.
- Memory and recollections as elements that shape identity.
- The duality between the real and the surreal in graphic narrative.
- Loneliness and companionship during the transition into the unknown.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers of literary graphic novels who appreciate experimental and visually powerful narratives. It is ideal for those seeking stories that combine magical realism with deep existential reflection. It is also recommended for fans of auteur comics who value format and cinematic aesthetics in vignettes.
What this book offers
- An immersive reading experience thanks to its square format and compositions reminiscent of cinemascope.
- A poetic and visual reflection on death and the meaning of life.
- A narrative open to multiple interpretations that stimulates the reader's imagination.
- High-quality artistic work by authors Bernard and Flao, with a distinctive graphic style.
Technical specifications
- Author: BERNARD; FLAO
- Publisher: PONENT MON LTD
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: GRAPHIC NOVELS, GRAPHIC NOVELS: LITERARY AND MEMOIRS, COMICS AND GRAPHIC NOVELS
- Collection: AUTEUR
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: October 2018
- Number of pages: 184
- Weight: 946 g
Editorial review
Gasoline is presented as a bold and original proposal within the graphic novel landscape. Its combination of an existentialist plot with meticulous visual design and an unconventional format makes it a work of interest for both its content and its aesthetics. Readers looking for a reading that transcends the narrative to delve into the symbolic will find this book a valuable piece. It is a solid recommendation for fans of auteur comics who enjoy stories that invite reflection and reinterpretation.