{"title":"Mary M. Talbot","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Mary M. Talbot, a distinguished author celebrated for her profound contribution to the realm of graphic novels. Known for her adept storytelling and intricate narrative style, Talbot crafts stories that seamlessly blend historical context with captivating art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works is \u003cem\u003eArmed With Madness\u003c\/em\u003e, a novel that epitomises her ability to weave complex themes with engaging visuals. Her works often explore deep-seated cultural and societal issues, offering readers not only entertainment but also thought-provoking insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMary M. Talbot's collection is an essential addition for anyone with a passion for graphic novels that challenge and enlighten. Dive into her world and discover stories that are as visually striking as they are intellectually stimulating.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"armed-with-madness-by-mary-m-talbot-9781914224126","title":"Armed With Madness","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReluctant muse and feminist champion – heiress, rebel, refugee – and perhaps the last of the great Surrealist artists: Leonora Carrington played many roles in her long and extraordinary life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExchanging her privileged upbringing in pre-war England for the more exciting elite of Paris's 1930s avant-garde, she comes to rub shoulders (and more) with the likes of Pablo Picasso, Man Ray, and Salvador Dalí, after embarking on a complicated love affair with Max Ernst.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut the demons that have both haunted and inspired her work are gathering, and when the world goes mad with the outbreak of war and the Nazi invasion, Leonora's own hold on reality collapses into a terrifying psychotic episode of her own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEventually fleeing war-torn Europe, she emerges into a new and richly creative life in Mexico City, establishing herself as a prodigious painter, writer, and advocate of women's rights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis new work by the acclaimed partnership of Mary and Bryan Talbot celebrates the life and career of a truly remarkable artist and woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47076049780972,"sku":"9781914224126","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14909753482869.jpg?v=1765189635"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/mary-m-talbot.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}