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Beautiful Darkness

by Kerascoët, Helge Dascher, Fabien Vehlmann
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An unsettling anti-fairy tale with a dark twist.

"Beautiful Darkness" isn’t your typical fairy tale; it's a raw and poignant exploration of the darker side of human nature. The visually striking watercolors lure you into a deceptively whimsical world where societal norms crumble, revealing the underlying brutality. You’ll be entranced by the tension between the innocence of the illustrations and the grim reality of the tale. If you're ready to face a challenging reflection on morality through a unique medium, this book is calling to you.

  • Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards Nominee for Best U.S. Edition of International Material (2015)
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.
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Beautiful Darkness

by Kerascoët, Helge Dascher, Fabien Vehlmann
Save up to 29%
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ISBN: 9781770461291
Authors: Kerascoët, Helge Dascher, Fabien Vehlmann
Publisher: Drawn and Quarterly
Date of Publication: 2014-02-25
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Graphic Novels/Comics/Manga, Fantasy, Horror
Related Topics: Fantasy, Adventure, Action, Graphic Novels, Supernatural
Goodreads rating: 3.87
(rated by 11023 readers)

Description

Kerascoët’s and Fabien Vehlmann’s unsettling and gorgeous anti-fairy tale is a searing condemnation of our vast capacity for evil writ tiny. Join princess Aurora and her friends as they journey to civilization's heart of darkness in a bleak allegory about surviving the human experience. The sweet faces and bright leaves of Kerascoët’s delicate watercolors serve to highlight the evil that dwells beneath Vehlmann's story as pettiness, greed, and jealousy take over. Beautiful Darkness is a harrowing look behind the routine politeness and meaningless kindness of civilized society.
 

An unsettling anti-fairy tale with a dark twist.

"Beautiful Darkness" isn’t your typical fairy tale; it's a raw and poignant exploration of the darker side of human nature. The visually striking watercolors lure you into a deceptively whimsical world where societal norms crumble, revealing the underlying brutality. You’ll be entranced by the tension between the innocence of the illustrations and the grim reality of the tale. If you're ready to face a challenging reflection on morality through a unique medium, this book is calling to you.

  • Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards Nominee for Best U.S. Edition of International Material (2015)
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.

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