When David Lost His Voice

Hardback

Main Details

Title When David Lost His Voice
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Judith Vanistendael
Illustrated by Judith Vanistendael
Translated by Nora Mahony
SeriesOriginal Fiction
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:280
Dimensions(mm): Height 246,Width 175
ISBN/Barcode 9781906838546
ClassificationsDewey:741.5
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher SelfMadeHero
Imprint SelfMadeHero
Publication Date 26 April 2012
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The doctor's report is final: David has cancer. Now the whole family is under the same terrible verdict. David's wife becomes progressively consumed by the looming shadow of death while his daughters struggle to be as helpful as possible. Meanwhile, David soldiers on, not wanting the tumor to rob him of everything, including the chance to see his granddaughter grow up. Vanistendael's extraordinary art and sensitive text provide a powerful portrayal of a family preparing for life after unimaginable loss. Praise for When David Lost His Voice: "Neither sentimental nor cynical, this narrative holds the most delicate aspects of family life gently and openly for readers to immerse themselves." -Booklist "Vanistendael's illustrations are gorgeous, dynamic, and deeply emotive, with a hint of sentimentality." -Publishers Weekly, starred review "The sensitive and compelling writing is enhanced by Vanistendael's color art, which is simple, impressionistic, and beautifully designed." -Library Journal "A poignant cancer drama" - The A.V. Club "Vanistendael's fine art is dazzling, breathtaking, and a visual tour de force, one of the best things I've seen in a graphic novel." -The Miami Herald "Vanistendael achieves that rare triumph of capturing in the end of a life the wonder of every day that led up to it." -Salon.com

Author Biography

Judith Vanistendael holds several art degrees. Her semi-autobiographical book, Dance by the Light of the Moon, was also published by SelfMadeHero and was nominated for two awards at Angouleme, including the grand prize. She lives in Brussels, Belgium.