Noah Van Sciver’s latest graphic novella drops in on the life of the self-styled, aspiring young writer, Fante Bukowski, as he delusively makes his way to literary fame and fortune, one drink at a time. Living in a cheap hotel, consorting with the debased and downtrodden, searching for that golden idea that will rocket him to the success he yearns for as the great American novelist, and to get respect from his father once and for all. But, there’s just one problem: Fante Bukowski has no talent for writing.
Fante Bukowski Reeks
Deze humoristische graphic novel-serieChroniseert het leven en de worstelingen van het titelpersonage, een kunstenaar die zich een weg baant door creatieve blokkades, financiële tegenslagen en algemene levenschaos. Hoewel niet altijd gepolijst, biedt het verhaal een openhartige en vaak pijnlijk grappige kijk op het nastreven van een artistieke carrière. Het is een verhaal van doorzettingsvermogen tegen de verdrukking in, verpakt in een rauwe maar toegankelijke kunststijl. Fans van absurde humor en verhalen over worstelende kunstenaars zullen dit zeker waarderen.
Aanbevolen leesvolgorde
The Complete Works of Fante Bukowski
- 388bladzijden
- 14 uur lezen
Living in a beat-up motel, consorting with the downtrodden and mid-level literati, Fante Bukowski must overcome great obstacles: a love interest turned rival, ghostwriting a teen celebrity's memoirs, no actual talent ― to gain the respect and adoration of critics and, more importantly, his father. Van Sciver has created a scathing, hilarious, and empathetic character study of a self-styled author determined to prove that he's just one more poem (or drink) away from success.
Fante Bukowski 2
- 120bladzijden
- 5 uur lezen
This graphic novella catches up with aspiring young writer Fante Bukowski one year later; he’s attempting to establish himself in a new city’s literary scene, self-publishing his first zine, and coming to terms with his feelings for an old friend. Fante Bukowski yearns for success as the great American novelist, and to get respect from his father once and for all. But, there’s just one problem: he still has no talent for writing.
Fante Bukowski Three: A Perfect Failure
- 120bladzijden
- 5 uur lezen
After another year of living in the great American Midwest, self-styled erudite and superstar-to-be Fante Bukowski has a final showdown between his father and his dreams, is hired to ghostwrite a teen celebrity’s memoir, and attends his first local zine fest. Meanwhile, there are hidden forces working behind the scenes to push Fante Bukowski into the critical and financial success he’s always longed for, despite his continued lack of talent.