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Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth

by Chris Ware
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Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth
Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth

Evocative narrative with intricate visuals.

If you're looking for a graphic novel that goes beyond simple storytelling, "Jimmy Corrigan" is a brilliant choice. Chris Ware's masterful use of illustrations to convey deep emotional landscapes turns this tale into a poignant experience. It's a beautifully designed piece that offers more than a glimpse into Jimmy's world—it's an artistic immersion into the facets of loneliness and the pursuit of human connection.

  • Guardian First Book Award (2001)
  • American Book Award (2001)
  • Harvey Awards for Best Graphic Album of Previously Published Work (2001)
  • Prix du Festival d'Angoulême for Alph-art du meilleur album (2003)
  • Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards for Best Graphic Album: Reprint (2001)
  • Grand Prix de la Critique (2003)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth

by Chris Ware
RM60.00 MYR
Compare to estimated retail price: RM120.00 MYR  

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ISBN: 9780375714542
Authors: Chris Ware
Publisher: Pantheon
Date of Publication: 2003-04-29
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Graphic Novels/Comics/Manga
Related Topics: Graphic Novels, All Comics
Goodreads rating: 4.08
(rated by 23920 readers)

Description

The first book from the Chicago author of the “stunning” Building Stories (The New York Times) is a pleasantly-decorated view at a lonely and emotionally impaired "everyman," who is provided, at age 36, the opportunity to meet his father for the first time. “This haunting and unshakable book will change the way you look at your world.” — Time magazine “There’s no writer alive whose work I love more than Chris Ware.” — Zadie Smith, New York Times bestselling author of Swing Time An improvisatory romance which gingerly deports itself between 1890's Chicago and 1980's small town Michigan, the reader is helped along by thousands of colored illustrations and diagrams, which, when read rapidly in sequence, provide a convincing illusion of life and movement. The bulk of the work is supported by fold-out instructions, an index, paper cut-outs, and a brief apology, all of which concrete to form a rich portrait of a man stunted by a paralyzing fear of being disliked.
 

Evocative narrative with intricate visuals.

If you're looking for a graphic novel that goes beyond simple storytelling, "Jimmy Corrigan" is a brilliant choice. Chris Ware's masterful use of illustrations to convey deep emotional landscapes turns this tale into a poignant experience. It's a beautifully designed piece that offers more than a glimpse into Jimmy's world—it's an artistic immersion into the facets of loneliness and the pursuit of human connection.

  • Guardian First Book Award (2001)
  • American Book Award (2001)
  • Harvey Awards for Best Graphic Album of Previously Published Work (2001)
  • Prix du Festival d'Angoulême for Alph-art du meilleur album (2003)
  • Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards for Best Graphic Album: Reprint (2001)
  • Grand Prix de la Critique (2003)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.