{"title":"Hillary Chute","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our 'Hillary Chute' collection, celebrating the remarkable works of a distinguished scholar and author renowned for her expertise in graphic novels and comics. Hillary Chute is an influential voice in the field, known for her insightful analysis and ability to delve deep into the cultural and societal impacts of graphic storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer book \u003cem\u003eRescue Party\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the standout titles in this collection, showcasing her ability to blend rigorous academic research with accessible prose. Chute's works are perfect for anyone looking to explore the intricate art and powerful narratives that graphic novels offer, whether you're a seasoned fan or new to the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs an academic, Chute holds a prominent position in the realm of comics scholarship, often highlighting the role of visual narratives in contemporary literature. Her writing is not only educational but also deeply engaging, offering readers an entry point into understanding the complexities and nuances of graphic novels as a form of artistic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our collection and discover how Hillary Chute masterfully captures the essence of graphic storytelling, inviting readers to appreciate the artistry and cultural significance of this dynamic medium.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rescue-party-by-gabe-fowler-9780593316801","title":"Rescue Party","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"An ode to the power of art and comics to capture a moment and to crystallise the wish for a better world.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Françoise Mouly, The New Yorker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore than 140 single-page comics from artists the world over, documenting humanity's retreat into COVID-19 lockdown and imagining our eventual, boisterous reemergence, gathered by the founder of the annual Comic Arts Brooklyn festival and owner of the beloved indie comics shop Desert Island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn April 1, 2020, the Instagram account of Desert Island, Brooklyn's celebrated alternative comics shop, put out a call. By then Desert Island had been shuttered indefinitely, and cities all over the world had been locked down as the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic took hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"We all need something positive to think about, and a lot of us have time on our hands,\" the post read. \"Who wants to make something?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat happened next was nothing short of remarkable, as hundreds of short comics from more than fifty countries poured into Desert Island's inbox. Some came from notable cartoonists. Most, astonishingly, came from amateur artists just looking for an outlet to create in the midst of tragedy—for a chance to join the rescue party that leads us out of isolation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCollected in this book are more than 140 notable entries from the Rescue Party project, capturing the loneliness and the surprising comforts of early lockdown; the mania of its middle days as the mind begins to fray; and the many paths forward toward humanity's future, as we re-enter a world wracked with injustice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBracing, beautiful, and conspicuously optimistic, \u003cem\u003eRescue Party\u003c\/em\u003e is part graphic diary, part time capsule, and part field guide—a grassroots project that tells the collective story of lockdown from a chorus of global voices and charts a course toward a more just future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47082451534060,"sku":"9780593316801","price":60.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780593316801.jpg?v=1765274696"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/hillary-chute.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}