"An absolute song for an ongoing visit with timelessness." -- The New York Times This graphic novel by an Expressionist master offers a stunning depiction of urban Europe between the world wars. First published in Germany in 1925, it presents unforgettable images from the tense and dynamic Weimar period, rendered in 100 woodcuts of remarkable force and beauty. A pacifist during World War I, Belgian-born Frans Masereel (1889-1972) sympathized with the struggles of the working classes and strived to make his art accessible to ordinary people. His evocative woodcuts convey scenes...
"An absolute song for an ongoing visit with timelessness." -- The New York Times This graphic novel by an Expressionist master offers a s...
"Look at these powerful black-and-white figures, their features etched in light and shadow . . .Has not this passionate journey had an incomparably deeper and purer impact on you than you have ever felt before?" Thomas Mann Belgian-born Frans Masereel (1889 1972) was one of the greatest woodcut artists of the twentieth century. Ingeniously portraying the human experience through dramatic art, this novel-without-words crafted from 167 intricate woodcuts is consideredto be the Flemish artist'smasterpiece. A feast for the eyes and the imagination, this powerful visual narrative details the...
"Look at these powerful black-and-white figures, their features etched in light and shadow . . .Has not this passionate journey had an incomparably de...
