Items related to Funeral of the Heart
by Leah Hayes
Funeral of the Heart is Leah Hayes' stylistic graphic novel tour-de-force debut, featuring a series of short stories by Hayes and illustrated entirely using the otherworldly medium of scratchboard. Hayes creates a world of unease and ambiguity populated by obsessive characters, forlorn animals, and mysterious, inanimate objects. Odd occurrences, unnerving deaths and unconventional but genuine love bind these characters and their stories together. Stories with titles like "The Bathroom," "The Needle," and "The Hair" sound innocuous, but they aren't fables that should be read to one's children - unless your children enjoy being made uneasy by beautiful things.
Funeral of the Heart is Leah Hayes' stylistic graphic novel tour-de-force debut, featuring a series of short stories by Hayes and illustrated entirely using the otherworldly medium of scratchboard. Hayes creates a world of unease and ambiguity populated by obsessive characters, forlorn animals, and mysterious, inanimate objects. Odd occurrences, unnerving deaths and unconventional but genuine love bind these characters and their stories together. Stories with titles like "The Bathroom," "The Needle," and "The Hair" sound innocuous, but they aren't fables that should be read to one's children - unless your children enjoy being made uneasy by beautiful things.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author:
Leah Hayes is an illustrator, musician, graphic novelist, songwriter and producer. She has published several books with Fantagraphics, including Funeral of the Heart, Holy Moly, and her latest work, Not Funny Ha-Ha (out June 2015). She also has several albums out with her band, Scary Mansion, writes songs, and produces beats for pop and hip-hop artists.
Review:
“Sadness with joyful imagination and compassionate humor; a bitterness that tastes great.”
- Matilda Tristram, Plan B
“Menacing, cruel, tender and freakish, these stories...seem to have stepped out from Hayes’s rich, febrile dreams.”
- Neel Mukherjee, The Times Online
“A bizarre, disturbing debut collection...”
- Neel Mukherjee, The Times Online
“The stark beauty of the black-and-white medium, already hallucinatory, is intensified by the fairytale-like surrealness of the five stories...”
- Neel Mukherjee, The Times Online
- Matilda Tristram, Plan B
“Menacing, cruel, tender and freakish, these stories...seem to have stepped out from Hayes’s rich, febrile dreams.”
- Neel Mukherjee, The Times Online
“A bizarre, disturbing debut collection...”
- Neel Mukherjee, The Times Online
“The stark beauty of the black-and-white medium, already hallucinatory, is intensified by the fairytale-like surrealness of the five stories...”
- Neel Mukherjee, The Times Online
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherFantagraphics Books
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 1560978880
- ISBN 13 9781560978886
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages120
- Rating
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Funeral of the Heart
Published by
Fantagraphics Books
(2008)
ISBN 10: 1560978880
ISBN 13: 9781560978886
Used
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Good. illustrated edition. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 4460601-6
Buy Used
US$ 7.01
Convert currency
Stock Image
Funeral of the Heart
Published by
Fantagraphics Books
(2008)
ISBN 10: 1560978880
ISBN 13: 9781560978886
Used
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Very Good. illustrated edition. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 39766570-6
Buy Used
US$ 7.01
Convert currency
Stock Image
Funeral of the Heart
Published by
Fantagraphics Books
(2008)
ISBN 10: 1560978880
ISBN 13: 9781560978886
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Good. BOOK HAS SOME MINOR SHELF WEAR BUT REMAINS IN GOOD READABLE CONDITION. Paperback This item shows wear from consistent use but remains in good readable condition. It may have marks on or in it, and may show other signs of previous use or shelf wear. May have minor creases or signs of wear on dust jacket. Packed with care, shipped promptly. Seller Inventory # U-05-4115
Buy Used
US$ 4.49
Convert currency
Funeral of the Heart
Published by
Fantagraphics
(2008)
ISBN 10: 1560978880
ISBN 13: 9781560978886
Used
Soft cover
First Edition
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 2008 Fantagraphics Paperback 1st Edition 1st Impression fine copy with fantastic cover designs and illustrations . Seller Inventory # ABE-6051943847
Buy Used
US$ 19.64
Convert currency
Stock Image
Funeral of the Heart (Signed First Edition)
Published by
Fantagraphics Books
(2008)
ISBN 10: 1560978880
ISBN 13: 9781560978886
Used
Soft cover
First Edition
Signed
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Softcover Printing; A Fine book in wraps, as new and unread. SIGNED and inscribed by the author to the front free paper. A beautiful copy of this important graphic novel, the author's debut, and in the scratchboard medium; scarce signed. Not remaindered, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar bag and will ship in a sturdy box. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 3542
Buy Used
US$ 75.00
Convert currency