The Armed Garden and Other Stories

The Armed Garden and Other Stories

A triptych of mythical histories from the 8th and 15th centuries, by the creator of Epileptic.
David B., the creator of the acclaimed Epileptic, gives full rein to his fascination with history, magic and gods, not to mention grand battles, in this literate, witty, and absorbing collection of stories â€• all based on historical fact, or at least historical legend, and delineated in a striking stylized two-color format.

â€œThe Veiled Prophetâ€: During the 8th century (the time of Harun al-Rashid, the Caliph of 1001 Nights fame), Hakim al-Muqanna, the lowly Persian fabric dyer, is assaulted and enveloped by a piece of white cloth come from the sky. When a bystander recognizes in the folds of the cloth the visage of Abu-Muslim, defender of the oppressed, al-Muqanna becomes a prophet and great leader â€• and within a year his followers have defeated seven armies sent to stop him!

â€œThe Armed Garden,â€ set in the 15th century, tells the story of the bloody quest for a Paradise on Earth. Rohan, a humble Prague blacksmith, is visited by Adam and Even who urge him lead his followers, soon dubbed â€œAdamites,â€ on this mission. They soon must contend, bloodily, with the rival Paradise-seekers the â€œTaborites,â€ led by John Zizka.

â€œThe Drum Who Fell in Love,â€ a sequel of sorts, begins with Zizkaâ€™s death: His people have him skinned and his skin stripped onto a drum, and the drum, speaking in Zizkaâ€™s voice, leads the Taborites into battle anew. But the touch of a beautiful girl softens Zizkaâ€™s spirit, and the unlikely couple begin a journey togetherâ€¦ 112 pages of two-color comics

Country	USA
Author	David B.
Binding	Hardcover
EAN	9781606994627
Edition	1St Edition
ISBN	160699462X
Label	Fantagraphics
Manufacturer	Fantagraphics
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	112
PublicationDate	2011-09-12
Publisher	Fantagraphics
Studio	Fantagraphics
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

The Armed Garden and Other Stories

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