{"title":"Howard Cruse","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoward Cruse\u003c\/strong\u003e is celebrated for his compelling graphic novels that explore complex themes with nuance and heart. His work often weaves social commentary with deeply personal stories, inviting readers into vivid, thought-provoking worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles like \u003cem\u003eStuck Rubber Baby 25th Anniversary Edition\u003c\/em\u003e, Cruse's storytelling blends sharp wit and emotional depth, making his graphic novels a significant contribution to the genre and a must-read for aficionados seeking meaningful narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"stuck-rubber-baby-25th-anniversary-edition-by-howard-cruse-9781250249487","title":"Stuck Rubber Baby 25th Anniversary Edition","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet in Alabama in the 1960s, \u003cem\u003eStuck Rubber Baby\u003c\/em\u003e tells the story of Toland Polk, a young man who is deeply in the closet and hell-bent on \"fixing\" his homosexuality. Toland is not prone to making waves, but he finds himself drawn to a lively group of civil rights activists. With his new friends, he starts frequenting sit-ins and gay bars. This raises the ire of local bigots and quite literally brings the Klan to his doorstep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis painstakingly researched and exquisitely illustrated graphic novel draws on Howard Cruse's experience as a young gay man in 1960s Birmingham, Alabama. Both deeply personal and epic in scope, \u003cem\u003eStuck Rubber Baby\u003c\/em\u003e is a rich and moving tale of identity and resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48244430340332,"sku":"9781250249487","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781250249487-stuck-rubber-baby-25th-anniversary-edition-1.jpg?v=1787995398"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/howard-cruse.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}