Black Hole (Pantheon Graphic Library) [Hardcover] Charles Burns

Description: Black Hole (Pantheon Graphic Library) [Hardcover] Charles Burns Product Overview Format: Hardcover “The best graphic novel of the year” (Time) tells the story of a strange plague devastating the lives of teenagers in mid-1970s suburban Seattle, revealing the horrifying nature of high school alienation—the savagery, the cruelty, the relentless anxiety, and the ennui. We learn from the outset that a strange plague has descended upon the area’s teenagers, transmitted by sexual contact. The disease is manifested in any number of ways—from the hideously grotesque to the subtle (and concealable)—but once you’ve got it, that’s it. There’s no turning back.As we inhabit the heads of several key characters—some kids who have it, some who don’t, some who are about to get it—what unfolds isn’t the expected battle to fight the plague, or bring heightened awareness to it , or even to treat it. What we become witness to instead is a fascinating and eerie portrait of the nature of high school alienation itself.And then the murders start.As hypnotically beautiful as it is horrifying, Black Hole transcends its genre by deftly exploring a specific American cultural moment in flux and the kids who are caught in it—back when it wasn’t exactly cool to be a hippie anymore, but Bowie was still just a little too weird.To say nothing of sprouting horns and molting your skin… Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pantheon (October 18, 2005) Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 368 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 037542380X ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 02 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.55 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.87 x 1.56 x 9.59 inches Best Sellers Rank: #114,815 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #176 in Censorship & Politics #307 in Horror Graphic Novels (Books) #450 in Fantasy Graphic Novels (Books) #176 in Censorship & Politics Quality Products Have peace of mind knowing that your order will arrive original factory sealed packaging. That means that you'll have the full force of the manufacturer's warranty to protect your purchase. Fast Shipping You're already purchasing the item. Why pay a lot for your shipping? We get your order shipped out and delivered to your doorstep as quickly as possible. Commitment We are committed to making sure that you leave this transaction satisfied. That means having access to real people that get your questions and concerns answered quickly. Give us a shot and we will make sure that you will look to us again!

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Format: Hardcover

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ISBN: 037542380X

ISBN10: 037542380X

ISBN13: 9780375423802

EAN: 9780375423802

GTIN: 09780375423802

Artist/Writer: Charles Burns

Character: Rick (Richard Holstrom), Rob Fancincani, Mrs. Pearson, The Girl, Doug Rhodes, Jill's Older Sister, Mr. Mccroskey, Driver, Marci Hunt, Mrs. Rhodes, Chris's Mom, Beach Lady, Lisa, Faust, Chris Rhodes, Eliza, New Guy, Keith Pearson, Rick, Mrs. Mccroskey, Mrs. Mccrosky, Mr. Fullner, Mr. Mccrosky, Girl Artist (Eliza), Doug, Rob Facincani, DON, Kyle, Dee, Burt, Bruce, Brian, Peggy, Tom, Rick Ames, Carla, Steve, Dave Barnes, Mr. Rhodes, Uncle Ron, Poor Kid, Jenny, Jill, Todd, Roy, Mr. Pearson

Series Title: BLACK HOLE

Era: Modern Age (1992-Now)

Language: English

Cover Artist: Charles Burns

Publisher: Pantheon

Publication Year: 2005

Genre: Horror & Sci-Fi or Suspense