Born in 1682, Benjamin Lay took up the fight against slavery generations before others would make headway in the 19th century.
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Graphic Novel Review: ‘This is How I Disappear’ by Mirion Malle from Drawn+Quarterly
'This is How I Disappear' by Mirion Malle from Drawn+Quarterly discusses burnout and coping in a way that is rarely seen in literature.
Read More »Graphic Novel Review: ‘Secret Life’ by Ellsworth & VanderMeer from Drawn+Quarterly
'Secret Life' by Theo Ellsworth is unique in graphic novels as it refuses to be pinned down into a single genre.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Library’ by Dumontier and Farber from Drawn+Quarterly
'Library' by Dumontier and Farber, is a trip through a fictional library with intriguing and beguiling titles.
Read More »Graphic Novel Review: ‘Night Bus’ by Zuo Ma from Drawn+Quarterly
'Night Bus' by Zuo Ma shows the power of art to convey not just information but feeling while telling a story.
Read More »Graphic Novel Review: ‘Let’s Not Talk Anymore’ by Weng Pixin from Drawn+Quarterly
'Let's Not Talk Anymore' by Weng Pixin stands out as a work of art as well as stories with masterful characterizations.
Read More »Graphic Novel Review: ‘Rebecca & Lucie in the Case of the Missing Neighbor’ by Pascal Girard from Drawn+Quarterly
'Rebecca & Luci in the Case of the Missing Neighbour' by Pascal Girard balances real world crime fighting and whimsy with grit.
Read More »Graphic Novel Review: ‘Factory Summers’ by Guy Delisle, from Drawn+Quarterly
A young man experiences the growth that comes from working a tough job.
Read More »Graphic Novel Review: ‘The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Volume IV: The Tempest’ by Alan Moore and Kevin O’Neill
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen IV: The Tempest' by Alan Moore and Kevin O'Neil brings the saga of sagas to a close.
Read More »Graphic Novel Review: ‘My Begging Chart’ by Keiler Roberts from Drawn and Quarterly
'My Begging Chart' by Keiler Roberts captures everyday life so readily that it is a visual diary of family and reality.
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