Dive deep into the world of 'Set to Sea,' a captivating graphic novel that navigates the life of a big lug and aspiring poet. This enthralling story captures the essence of maritime adventures as our protagonist immerses himself in life at sea—running tabs at local bars by day and writing poetic paeans to the seafaring spirit by night. When shanghaied aboard a clipper bound for Hong Kong, he discovers that the sailor's life is far more rugged than the romanticized fantasies he spun in his mind. 'Set to Sea' artfully combines a rollicking adventure with a maritime ballad, told in stunning visual rhyme. Each page features breathtaking illustrations that create a seamless narrative, crafting a tale filled with pirates, culinary misadventures, foreign ports, and unexpected epiphanies. As you journey through this enchanting graphic novel, you will witness the protagonist's evolution as he finds satisfaction in embracing a life of adventure while cultivating a dedicated readership. Perfect for fans of graphic novels and maritime lore alike, 'Set to Sea' brings forth a unique blend of storytelling that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. This hardcover edition, published by W W Norton & Company, is brand new and makes a fantastic addition to any collection. Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781606997710
Year: 2014
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 144


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The central character of Set to Sea is a big lug and an aspiring poet who runs up tabs at the local bars by day and haunts the docks by night, writing paeans to the seafaring life. When he gets shanghaied aboard a clipper bound for Hong Kong, he finds the sailor's life a bit rougher than his romantic nautical fantasies, but he learns to live”and love”a Conradian life on the sea, all the while writing poetry about pirates, bad food, unceremonial funerals, foreign ports, and unexpected epiphanies. By the end of his life, he's found satisfaction in living a life of adventure and finding a receptive and appreciative readership. What more could one ask for? Set to Sea is part rollicking adventure, part maritime ballad told in visual rhyme. Every page is a single panel, every panel is a stunning illustration, every illustration a part of a larger whole that tells a story in the deft language of cartooning.