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Author: Alexander Utkin ,
Alexander Utkin
Publisher: Nobrow Ltd
Imprint: Nobrow Ltd
Volume: 1
Dimensions:
Width: 16.00cm
, Height: 2.20cm
, Length: 23.50cm
Weight: 0.448kg
ISBN: 9781910620670
ISBN 10: 191062067
Pages: 184
Publication Date: 01 March 2020
Recommended Age: From 10 to 14 years
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Language: English
Reviews
Gamayun Tales I collects together three of Alexander Utkin's interconnected stories based on traditional Russian folklore, filled with warm firelight and heroic strangeness [...] Utkin's words and images weave powerfully together to create an enduring sense of enchantment. * The Guardian * The real star is Utkin's breathtaking visuals, in which chalky textures and vibrant tones of mustard, ruby, and cerulean create striking moments. * Publishers Weekly * Accessibly priced at just GBP12.99 it gives a whole new audience of readers an opportunity to enjoy these stunningly illustrated folktales. * Broken Frontier * Gamayun Tales is a very engaging read with extraordinary art capturing the mood of fairy tales. It should delight young readers and keep older ones pretty happy also. -- Karl Verhoven * The Slings & Arrows Graphic Novel Guide * It feels like this book was purposefully made to be shared with others, for families to read together for many years to come. -- Luke Cornelius * Multiversity Comics * This is a mind-blowingly bold and inventive banquet of traditional Russian folklore given a unique, modern twist - a cornucopia of Slavic adventures that thrill, enchant and give fresh life to timeless tales. -- Joanne Owen * lovereading4kids * The stories all preach mercy, love, restraint and a sense of awe for nature and animals. Things we all need to keep in mind in today's complex and angry world. * The Comic Crush * Gamayun Tales vol 1 is nicely designed (with a textured cover, no less), and bold panels that do great service to the storytelling work. Utkin is an artist, for sure. * Dr. J Reads * An extraordinary graphic novel, every word, frame, illustration and placement is perfect. * @childrensbookshoplondon on Instagram * The stories contained in these pages seemed both wonderfully new and comforting familiar at the same time. * Fandom Made * Beautiful opening to a beautiful book, o'er-brimming with opulence and mesmerising from cover to cover. * Page 45 * A Bona fide masterpiece. * @NickBrokenshire on Twitter * The great Russian folk tales tradition becomes alive in the glorious, expressive, and organic colourful pastels of Alexander Utkin's Tales. * @PedroMo16181888 on Twitter * Filled with gorgeous illustrations and telling the story of modern Russian folk tales. Brilliantly woven and interesting stories too. * @eenalol on Twitter *
Praise for the Gamayun Tales Series:'Utkin's work is mesmerising and haunting both visually and narratively.' - Publishers Weekly'It feels almost timeless, which is sureky the hallmark of a near perfect adaptation.' - Pipedream Comics'Alexander Utlkin imbues this book with an energy that is enchanting to all.' - The Comics Journal'Truly gorgeous illustration and craft.' - Broken Frontier'If you grew up on Ingrii and Edgar Parin D'Aulaire's books... Then this is what you're looking for in the modern era.' - Paste Magazine, The 20 Best Kids Comics of 2018
Author Information
Alexander Utkin is an illustrator, comic artist, designer and musician from Russia. He studied at Moscow State University of Printing Arts, graduating in 2006 with a Master of Arts. Clients include Samsung, Universal Music and WWF, among many others.
