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Elfquest - New Blood Review

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Elfquest - New Blood ReviewDispite the die-hard Elfquest fan that I am, I didn't greatly enjoy this book when I borrowed it from the library. There are many enjoyable stories (including a hilarious one featuring the characters of Elfquest drawn "Tiny Toons" style) but I found some uninteresting (a story by Barry Blair in which Suntop meets a human boy. It was more about humans than elves and just seemed to drag on and on). The art isn't up to par with Wendy Pini's, but I didn't mind that terribly, as these stories aren't canon to the Elfquest saga. Also, you should only read this book if you are familiar with the Elfquest series!Elfquest - New Blood Overview

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Visions of Sugar Plums: A Stephanie Plum Holiday Novel Review

Visions of Sugar Plums: A Stephanie Plum Holiday Novel
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Visions of Sugar Plums: A Stephanie Plum Holiday Novel ReviewThis book was not of the same caliber as One for the Money. Janet can write better than this. The stoy line is thin, of course the characters are zany as always and thats the one good thing about this novella. However the characters can't always carry the book you need a good strong story line as well. Stephanie is after an FTA named Sandy Claws. One morning she wakes up and finds a man in her apartment. It started off well, the idea was interesting and it could have worked. But in the end, the plot was rushed and I didn't feel like all my answers about the character Diesel were answered. Diesel would have been interesting but in the middle of the book he turned out to be a copy of Ranger. I don't recommend you buy this in hardcover. You will feel cheated. I paid for this in Canadian dollars and it was close to 30$. If readers are going to spend this much money the publusher, writer and editor better make damn sure its the best novella ever written. I think the publisher should stop rushing Janet to produce books because the quality of the writing and the story telling is declining as the series progresses. I rather wait for 2 years for an awesome book than 1 year for a book.Visions of Sugar Plums: A Stephanie Plum Holiday Novel Overview

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Elfquest Archives Vol. 1 Review

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Elfquest Archives Vol. 1 ReviewUPDATE 2011: The Pinis decided to let their partnership with DC die in 2007. So if you want this book, grab it while you can. Wendy went on to a webcomic that tanked, its site is out of business. She spent 4 years on that, and meanwhile, DC moved on and gave them the boot.
So, this and other newer EQ books are out of print along with the rest of the canon. What is odd, is that they are now offering it all for free on the website. That's ok, but they don't seem to be interested in making any money.
They are still working on the movie after 28 years. Still. But no books, webcomics, cd's or anything else. Just the same few fans writing the same banal garbage on the EQ forums to keep us all going. Yeah, right. And of course Richard will throw out a teaser every so often about 'getting into gear' to write the Final Quest while the same 4 or 5 fans write about Norwegian versions of EQ and the rest just write every few years or so. And Wendy will travel to comic cons (for a comic that died 10 years ago) and is STILL working on the movie. Elfquest is dead, and that is the Pinis fault.
About the book:
This is the definitive EQ book 1. You probably want to know why the 2 other editions of this book aren't good enough,and for some of you, they might be.
Two considerations:
1. This book contains a georgeous extra chapter exclusively drawn by Wendy that features Skywise! That and all the rest of it is re-colored by Wendy herself, not Chelsea animation or Donning. This is the way she wants us to see the story. And the colors, while bright, are so crystalline clear and add so much depth to the expressions - even leaf dapple patterns on elven faces in some panels- that the other books seem bland and pale in comparison.
2. The production value on this is astounding. Most DC hardcovers, like the Sandman series, are ok but the qulality of paper used is like that in the original throw-away comics, kind of like colored magazines. This book is printed on super lush quality paper like the kind used in large art books, museum quality. This book, barring misfortune, disaster, cigarette smoke- will last for many years, truly archival quality.
The only tiny criticism I have is that the book should have been in the larger format like the Donning and Warp graphic version, but I guess they chose to make it bookshelf sized. It's normal comic book size. However, the clarity of the art is such that it's really no eye strain, just a minor 'oh well' .
So, hope that wrap it up. Enjoy! :)Elfquest Archives Vol. 1 Overview

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Forgotten Realms Comic: The Legend of Drizzt Volume 3: Sojourn (Forgotten Realms: Legend of Drizzt (Paperback)) (V. 3) Review

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Forgotten Realms Comic: The Legend of Drizzt Volume 3: Sojourn (Forgotten Realms: Legend of Drizzt (Paperback)) (V. 3) ReviewCredit where credit is due - this comic book version of the legendary Drizzt novels is outstanding. The detail and perfect capture of the key elements of the novel made this version as exciting a read as the first time I read the novels.
I would highly recommend the comic book version to all dedicated Drizzt fans.Forgotten Realms Comic: The Legend of Drizzt Volume 3: Sojourn (Forgotten Realms: Legend of Drizzt (Paperback)) (V. 3) OverviewDrizzt Do'urden has abandoned the cruel Underdark for the unknown of the surface world. But as the young warrior begins his sojourn, the family he left beneath and new enemies alike pursue him. His survival depends on gaining the trust of surface dwellers - and that challenge may be greater than any battle he could fight.

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Elfquest - Hidden Years Review

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Elfquest - Hidden Years ReviewIn a slightly smaller format than the original paperback volumes, the Elfquest tales that occurred between the great espiodes of the elfin adventures on The World of Two Moons are all presented in full, glaring colors that really blinds your eyes which are more accustomed to the gentler tones of the colorized comic-book collections. Here you meet Strongbow and his wolffriend, Kyavek and her winged boyfriend, Ember and her coming-of-age discoveries, Tyleet and her foster kid, and Skywise and his ill-fated parents. Personally, I feel that the gentle little Tyleet had inherited her mother's child-hunger, so she had a chance to fulfill her aching maternal instincts with an abandoned infant from a nearby human camp. Pretty sappy, in my opinion. But all the Elfquest fans get to unlock even more mysteries about their most favorite elfin characters as well as color-saturated new stories to boot!Elfquest - Hidden Years OverviewCompletely new stories from the World of Two Moons--unknown and unrecorded--until now. Share the ill-omened birth of Skywise the stargazer, the tempest as grown-up chief's-daughter Ember strives for her own freedom, the joys and sorrows of a human cub growing among the Wolfriders, and more. Full color.

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Elfquest Reader's Collection #2: The Forbidden Grove Review

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Elfquest Reader's Collection #2: The Forbidden Grove ReviewTrue to their relationship in Fire and Flight, Cutter and Skywise prove to readers that they are indeed "brothers in all but blood", as they travel the world of two moons in search of other elves, so that all the children of the High Ones may be reunited. They meet some of the most Enchanting dangers along the way, that perhaps any work of fantasy may boast, and the artwork By Wendy remains SUPERB as ever. You cannot help but be touched by the relationships in this and the other seven original full color elfquest graphic novels by Wendy and Richard Pini.Elfquest Reader's Collection #2: The Forbidden Grove Overview

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100 Bullets Vol. 5: The Counterfifth Detective Review

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100 Bullets Vol. 5: The Counterfifth Detective ReviewFirst of all, the last reviewer, Michael K. Smith, hasn't read the four books in the series before this one, so please, only take his review seriously if you are sastisfied reading one chapter form the middle of a given story, and no more.
On a most different scale, I'd give this book 4 out of 5 stars. It's a great series (overall, 5 out of 5 stars, for sure), but the ironic detachment seeping out of the punny characters of this storyline tends to slow it down. I can't say that I think endless, breathless puns make one's writing remarkably appealing. The Counterfifth Detective is too much in the shadow of the last book, which tremendously advanced the storyline and our understanding of the Trust, the Minutemen, and Graves. Very little is revealed here, and in the end, there's a bit of a feeling of disappointment that not much actually happened.
The book is spectacular when read in series with the rest, but, by itself, it falls a bit short of the standards set by the rest of 100 Bullets.100 Bullets Vol. 5: The Counterfifth Detective Overview

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Berserk, Vol. 15 Review

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Berserk, Vol. 15 ReviewAs Berserk Volume 15 unfolds, we are finally introduced to the Queen "Bee" (Elf), who on the surface is an innocent but mischievous creature. We also learn the awful secret behind these little elf-bugs, and the consequences that come with it. All I can say is that Jill plays an integral role in this volume, which you'll find out when you read it. The climax is reached when Guts enters the Queen Elf's lair and begins to wreak havoc upon her and her "children." Can't wait for the April 2007 release of Berserk Volume 16, where Guts gets to give some payback for the pains of the Heaven's Apostles!Berserk, Vol. 15 OverviewFrom his days as a young mercenary to his time as captain of the Band of the Hawks' Raiders, Guts's life has been defined by his ability to fight and his will to win. Now cursed with the Brand of Sacrifice - a sigil that will forever mark him as prey for the damned - and with his companions dead, his lover's mind destroyed and his one-time commander and friend reborn as a malevolent demon lord, it seems that more than ever Guts must rely upon his instinct to survive. But Hell has many faces, and when what appears to be an innocent country village proves to be a den of tragic secrets, the horror of a fairy tale perverted by pain and hate may prove to be more than Guts can handle!

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The Amulet #3: The Cloud Searchers Review

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The Amulet #3: The Cloud Searchers ReviewMy nine-year-old and I have been following this series since its start and the only thing we don't like is the wait between books.
The illustrations are fantastic. With each book, Kibuishi adds stunning visual elements. In book one, it was simply the introduction to this new world. Then in the second he added walking house and new animal-based characters. In this book he opens a whole new aerial world filled with airships, flying beasts and floating structures. The pictures just keep drawing you through the book, occasionally punctuated with arresting landscape spreads.
The story line is also perfect in several ways. Perhaps the most important is that there isn't anything offensive in the story. I feel perfectly safe handing these books to my kids, and yet the storyline is engaging for adults to enjoy, (even without gore, swearing, or sexual innuendo.) I'm not a prude, but it is nice that I can trust my kids won't come away with another four-letter word in their vocabulary.
The story is well paced with episodes of tension and peril. The story really draws you along page after page in something of a roller coaster ride. However there are a couple deeper levels that continue to haunt the storyline and help keep up a strong sense of suspense. All in all, a great storyline for a graphic novel series.
The Character development is also impressive, and for those who have read the first two books you will appreciate the development of relationships between characters. Especially intriguing is the growing suspicion and tension between the main character Emily and Prince Trellis (a former and perhaps current enemy) as well as a relationship between Emily and the amulet which is somewhat reminiscent of Frodo and the ring from the Lord of the rings.
Seriously, if there was anything I would be critical of in this series, it would be that we can't wait for the next installment. And not to spoil the ending - much like the first book in the series - this one ends in a cliffhanger with many unanswered questions. So we will start our monthly searches for pre-order information for book 4.
I highly recommend this series for anyone with 6 to 12 year olds. We used the first book with our son to help foster a lifelong love of reading and he is continuing to blossom as a reader.
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Sanity Clause (The Bubba Mabry Series) Review

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Sanity Clause (The Bubba Mabry Series) ReviewCleverly disguised as Santa, Brewer's often hapless detective-series hero Bubba Mabry soon learns who's naughty, who's nice, and who deserves to do hard time for crime.
Originally published as one of several stories in a multi-author Christmas-themed collection, this seasonal treat by author Steve Brewer features one of the funniest chase scenes ever - aboard a train that only runs in circles.
Bubba, a man of modest gifts, proves to be a worthy occupant of Santa's shopping mall throne.
Yule love it.
Sanity Clause (The Bubba Mabry Series) OverviewHard-luck private eye Bubba Mabry is desperate for money at Christmastime, so he takes an onerous job: Keeping watch on the Santas at a local mall. When one of the Santas turns up murdered, Bubba and his wife, newspaper reporter, Felicia Quattlebaum, must figure out who's been naughty.This novella, originally published as part of a Christmas mystery collection, is the "lost" Bubba Mabry story, in addition to the seven novels in the series.A hilarious take on Christmas, as only Bubba can bring it!

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American Elf Volume 1: The Collected Sketchbook Diaries Of James Kochalka (v. 1) Review

American Elf Volume 1: The Collected Sketchbook Diaries Of James Kochalka (v. 1)
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American Elf Volume 1: The Collected Sketchbook Diaries Of James Kochalka (v. 1) ReviewI'm a huge fan of both his music and his comics, and this diary strip has entertained me for years. Finally collected, hopefully the world will see the genius behind this strange man. Similar to Peanuts in some ways, although not innocent, the ideas he captures have a simple, everyman quality, to which anyone can relate. Burlington, VT residents and visitors will see the town and its activities in new ways, and gain a further appreciation for them. If you only buy one item from James' vast output, this is the one to get. It captures a side of James that even your mother would enjoy.American Elf Volume 1: The Collected Sketchbook Diaries Of James Kochalka (v. 1) Overview

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Samurai Elf (book 1): Set Apart Review

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Samurai Elf (book 1): Set Apart ReviewSamurai Elf "Set Apart" was simply wonderful! As a college student I seldom found the time for fiction. So this graphic novel (my introduction to the genre) was my first pleasure read in a long, long time. It brought me back to the good-old-days of Tolkein, Herbert and Eddings - when I would transport myself to alernate universes and become engrossed in the lives and drama of the characters I met along the way.
Miguel Guerra and Suzy Dias skillfully immerse the reader in the world of Ardan, a young boy who discovers that he is last living elf on the planet Tyr. This is a coming of age story about Ardan as well as a treatise on the effects of war and abuse of power on the rapidly changing planet. I love how the authors subtly blend many diverse legends and myths from different cultures to create a unique and rich story. This is a truly wonderful read that should be easy for anyone to appreciate and really leaves you wanting more!
P.S. - the second book is even better! I can't wait for the third one!!Samurai Elf (book 1): Set Apart Overview

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Samurai Elf (book 2): Bulls Eye Review

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Samurai Elf (book 2): Bulls Eye ReviewWhere adventure and imagination come alive
Ardan's mission in Samurai Elf Vol 2 is to find the Master Dwarf. As always, Samurai Elf Vol 2 proves to be not only intricately drawn, but stylish too.
The head of the Horde, a multi eyed machine in the shape of a pyramid has sent two Bounty Hunters to find Ardan. Vivid action scenes, where martial arts and sword play come alive, reminiscent of the soldier's battle in ancient Rome and in ancient Greece. The machines, including the human characters are quick witted, showing camaraderie. The authors show their enthusiasm as the story continues, revealing more picturesque settings, reminiscent of ancient Rome, or of other times in history, or even the future. In this adventure, however, the heroes of this story are not only engaged in conflict which machine like members of the Horde, but participate in a frantic search for the Master Dwarf in a Roman like town.
Ardan and Keegan do make it to the nearest city. All the while, they bitch and argue with each other. Yes please remember there is a subplot of two Bounty Hunters searching for them. Samurai Elf Vol 2 is more stylish then Samurai Elf Vol 1. Samurai Elf Vol 2 almost resembles a western based in an anciet Roman town where its inhabitants regularly use high technology in their daily lives, or in defending themselves. One other characteristic that separates this work from the main stream- most of the characters are multicultural, specifically drawn to match their well defined characters. This book could have been a quick and an easy read, but the writers took their time in crafting a well thought out story, which comes complete with twists and turns, demanding the readers attention. The authors do occasionally take a break, breathing humor into the work. For example, in one scene a group of individuals attack an old lady, who then proves to be more stronger then they imagined. Another scene they inject humor into the work is when Ardan has a nightmare and catches a scantily clad Keegan in the bath tube. Towards the end, the reader gets a sense that Elf would be a vital addition to any military machine. When Ardan and Keegan agree to split up for good, they are attacked by strange metallic machine beings, which adds a quick dose of suspense. The drawings are vivid in its illustration. The writers of this tale write with enthusiasm, which makes it easier for the reader to enjoy.
Just then the Bounty Hunters show up and everything hits the fan. Everything ends on a cliff hanger, but an Afterwards section clears up any misconceptions. Incredible imagery and a well thought out story, complete with intervals of humor make Samurai Elf Vol 2 a surprising gem for those needing an escape from the negatives of our times, or any other times to come. It is a timeless classic for the ages. Let Miguel Guerra and Suzy Dias take you on a journey into the wonderful world of Samurai Elf Vol 2, where adventure and imagination come alive.
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Samurai Elf (book 2): Bulls Eye Overview
Ardan and Keegan have finally reached Castel, but frustration and anger are escalating between them as they butt heads over how to get to Tev Dar to find master Dwarf. Their situation is further strained when they meet the beautiful Catalina Xanas, captain of the airship, Nuberu.
Hot on their heels are two bounty hunter dwarves named Bone and Clyde, who are determined to collect the hefty bounty on Ardan s head. To make matters worse they are about to cross paths with one of the Horde s nastiest fighting machines, The Hunters.
Master Dwarf has crawled out of the rubble that was once the Temple of Ithra and is on his way to the island fortress of Arma to warn them about the Horde, find reinforcements and gather a search party to find Ardan. All the while, Bjorn Wulfston gets a surprise visit from a very battered and bruised friend, Jarl Rig, who barely escaped the attack on the Temple.

Meanwhile, the Horde is recovering from the loss of a commander that was killed by Master Dwarf. Lopt, the enigmatic mastermind behind the Horde, is reassessing the weaknesses in his army as he begins the next upgrade for his soldiers. Lopt is determined to capture Ardan, but his plan for the domination of Tyr is beginning to fall into place as key events take hold. The walls are slowly closing in on Ardan as he is put in the Bull s Eye.


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American Elf Volume 3 (v. 3) Review

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American Elf Volume 3 (v. 3) ReviewBook 3 of James Kochalka's life's work American Elf picks up where he left off from the second book beginning with January 1 2006 to 31 December 2007. The idea for these strips is simple: draw a strip every day. These range from 1 panel to 4 and have been in colour now for the last few years.
In this book James and Amy, their son Eli and their cat Spandy expand their family with the addition of Oliver Jonco Kochalka, James' druggy neighbours' car gets firebombed, James acts in a feature film, he teaches art classes at the local college, he rocks out with his new album "Spread Your Evil Wings and Fly" which doesn't sell well so his label Rykodisc drops him, he goes on holiday with his father who has Alzheimer's, and he goofs around the house with Eli, who also contributes to the daily strips and begins attending pre-school. He's also a video games fanatic who gets a Wii and a DS and spends lots of time playing both (even when Amy goes into labour).
The strips have a charm all their own: some days are detailed with lots of words and events, others are simply one panel of a outdoors scene. Either way it's a compelling read and a great comic. The book is printed on high quality paper and looks really good with the wide array of colours used. Highly recommended comic , ready for American Elf Book 4 please James!
Also James puts up strips every day on his website [...] so check it out.American Elf Volume 3 (v. 3) OverviewKochalka's diary strip has always been entertaining, but this might be the most action-packed volume of all. His neighbor's car gets firebombed, his little son Eli learns how to invent his own swears (like "pump duck"), and James gets a gun pointed at his face. Most dramatic of all, this volume introduces a new character - a new little baby Kochalka!This collection prints all the diary strips from 2006-2007 in gorgeous full-color, including numerous strips that never appeared online.

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Hunting Elf: A doggone Christmas story Review

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Hunting Elf: A doggone Christmas story ReviewThis if a funny, funny book, especially if you have ever had anything to do with dogs. Even if you aren't a dog lover, you'll love the way little Elf bedevils his family and the evil bad guys and gals who are after him.
While the beginning and end of the book take place at Christmas time and Elf is meant to be a Christmas present, much of the action takes place during the rest of the year, so it's not exactly a Christmas fable. Hunting Elf can very easily be enjoyed throughout the year.
This book is full of subtle and not-so-subtle sidelights, too. My favorite is when Elf takes strolls along Main Street and lifts his leg on just the right door, the entrance to a lawyer's office. There are plenty of other laugh-out-loud scenes and many well-drawn characters.Hunting Elf: A doggone Christmas story OverviewA puppy for Christmas? What could be better! Dan McCoy and his capable wife June find out when Santa gives them a frolicsome hairball named Elf, a Silky Terrier with champion bloodlines and the table manners of Groucho Marx at a Hunter S. Thompson New Year's Eve party.He's also on the Christmas wish list of nefarious dognappers who want to steal him as part of a murderous plot to win the silver cup for Westminster's "Best In Show."Elf foils everybody's plots, though, and brings Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to a tumultuous halt in the process.Hunting Elf is a comedic canine Christmas adventure.

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American Elf Volume 2: The Collected Sketchbook Diaries Of James Kochalka (v. 2) Review

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American Elf Volume 2: The Collected Sketchbook Diaries Of James Kochalka (v. 2) ReviewJames Kochalka draws his comics in a minimalist fashion. At the same time, it could be argued that his American Elf strip is therefore closer to the artistry of the form - each pen stroke is closer to the original eye-to-hand portrayal than the most refined comic strip panel ever could be. Or at least, that's the overwhelming impression upon the reader (who frequently feels as if the same task could easily be replicated by him/her, yet so rarely is able to capture any such essence present in a single Kochalka panel).
To those unfamiliar with American Elf, it is best described as a daily comic strip diary of James Kochalka's life as lived through his surrogate character, "Magic Boy." Magic Boy is an elf whose life parallels that of Mr. Kochalka, from shared homestead, occupation, family, and even name. Though fully aware of the strip's presence in their daily lives, the characters in American Elf live "outside" the realm of the strip. From day to day, the predictability of the strip's format never denigrates into predictability of content - a one-liner from Kochalka's wife is given the same treatment as a close friend's wedding, an acknowledgment that even the most special days in a life are comprised of exactly the same units of time, though that day's events and emotions aren't subject to the same rules.
In short, American Elf is a celebration of life - and not just the happy, memorable bits. Rather than a self-absorbed look into his own daily accomplishments and observations, Mr. Kochalka presents some of the less-than-glamorous moments as well; a chat over the coffeepot, or a trip to the toilet, or a stroll along Lake Champlain, or a display of temper.
American Elf Book 2 varies from the epic Book 1 in two ways: it is vastly thinner than the original, and it is in full colour on glossy paper stock. That is not to say that Book 2 is inferior in any way. The colour artwork featured in this second book highlights the emotions captured in each strip, subtly stimulating a kind of visual euphoria. Though the book is comprised primarily of previously-released material (on the author's website), in many ways American Elf Book 2 is the superior format. The primary reason is that the paper format directly involves the reader, drawing him/her much closer to the source material, and thereby the artist's original sketchbook, providing a small feeling of exhilaration not otherwise present in electronic form.
Familiarity with James Kochalka's prior work is not necessary for a full, satisfying read (though it does enhance the experience). A beautiful book all on its own, American Elf Book 2 does not provide an intricate story line, nor a resolution with the final panel on the final page. On finishing the book, the reader is simply concluding the last strip (drawn on December 31st, 2005). But that's the essence of a human life after all, isn't it?
Based on its merits and creativity alone, this is one of the most important comic books ever presented in the independent realm. As for the element of human spirit celebrated herein - there simply is no method by which to measure. And the gratification bestowed upon the reader is unlike that of any other comics experience.American Elf Volume 2: The Collected Sketchbook Diaries Of James Kochalka (v. 2) Overview

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