{"title":"Joff Winterhart","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the creative world of Joff Winterhart, a distinguished name in the realm of graphic novels. Known for his evocative storytelling and unique artistic style, Winterhart brings a remarkable depth to the medium with a blend of poignant narratives and visually compelling illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWinterhart, a British author and artist, captures the intricacies of human relationships and everyday life with a nuanced touch. His work is characterised by an engaging blend of warmth, humour, and a deep sense of empathy, making his graphic novels a delightful immersion for readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his renowned works, \u003cem\u003eDear Historian\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a testament to his storytelling prowess. In this graphic novel, Winterhart delves into the complexity of personal history with an insightful and artful approach, inviting readers to explore themes of memory, identity, and connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a long-time fan or new to his work, Joff Winterhart's graphic novels promise an enriching and thought-provoking reading experience. Discover his collection and immerse yourself in stories that resonate on both emotional and aesthetic levels.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dear-historian-by-joff-winterhart-9781787332669","title":"Dear Historian","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMargaret and Lucy are improbable friends who navigate their age gap, the cult of personality, graveyards in the rain, and bad knees, from cult graphic novelist Joff Winterhart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"One of the most talented graphic novelists in the UK\"\u003c\/em\u003e — Zadie Smith\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt this point in her life, septuagenarian Margaret is particular about the things she likes. These include looking out of train windows, graveyards in the rain, and an afternoon sherry. But most of all, it is her lifelong subject, the obscure 17th century polymath J.W Preece, whom she has devoted her life to studying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMargaret doesn't like drawing attention to herself, extravagant behaviour, and television.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen she meets a young history TV producer, Lucy, they form a tentative bond, despite Margaret's reluctance to be drawn into the media world. Several decades Margaret's junior, heartbroken and unsure of herself, Lucy finds curious new inspiration as she falls under the spell of Margaret's passions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith inimitable sensitivity and humour, cult-favourite graphic novelist Joff Winterhart returns with an irresistible portrait of two women navigating their age gap, loss, self-made-celebrity-historians, and bad knees...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Just when I thought I couldn't love Joff Winterhart more, along came \u003cem\u003eDear Historian\u003c\/em\u003e. It has all the wry humanity and keen eye for detail that won \u003cem\u003eDriving Short Distances\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eDays of the Bagnold Summer\u003c\/em\u003e such passionate fans\"\u003c\/em\u003e — Patrick Gale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Even in the prose aisles, you'd be hard-pressed to find a piece of literary fiction as nuanced and beautiful as this.\"\u003c\/em\u003e — Vulture, on \u003cem\u003eOther People\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47083856560364,"sku":"9781787332669","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/a113ab7f6ef063a6add7628a0663a720.jpg?v=1765310851"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/joff-winterhart.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}