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… Title:  BlacksadWriter:  Juan Diaz CanalesArtist:  Juanjo GuarnidoPublisher:  Dark HorseGenre:  Crime / Noir / Anthropomorphic Have I Read It?:   Yes Suggested For:   thejohnblog Synopsis:  [via Amazon]  Private investigator John Blacksad is up to his feline ears in mystery, digging into the backstories behind murders, child abductions, and nuclear secrets. Guarnido’s sumptuously painted pages and rich cinematic style bring the world of 1950s America to vibrant life, with Canales weaving in fascinating tales of conspiracy, racial tension, and the “red scare” Communist witch hunts of the time. Guarnido reinvents anthropomorphism in these pages, and industry colleagues no less than Will Eisner, Jim Steranko, and Tim Sale are fans! Whether John Blacksad is falling for dangerous women or getting beaten to within an inch of his life, his stories are, simply put, unforgettable. Comments: This book comes from the European market.  It was collected and translated and released to the North American market a few years ago. It is, in a word, amazing.  Most notably, Guarnido’s art is simply gorgeous.  It may be my favourite book in my collection from a visual perspective.  You really have to see it to truly appreciate the craft.  The perspectives and the detail put into the environment really enrich the story.  It’s also a great little noir detective story with a twist….namely that all the characters are anthropomorphic animals.  That’s not to say that this is a childish story, though.  This is intended for adults only.  

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Title:  Blacksad
Writer:  Juan Diaz Canales
Artist:  Juanjo Guarnido
Publisher:  Dark Horse
Genre:  Crime / Noir / Anthropomorphic

Have I Read It?:   Yes

Suggested For:   thejohnblog

Synopsis:  [via Amazon]  Private investigator John Blacksad is up to his feline ears in mystery, digging into the backstories behind murders, child abductions, and nuclear secrets. Guarnido’s sumptuously painted pages and rich cinematic style bring the world of 1950s America to vibrant life, with Canales weaving in fascinating tales of conspiracy, racial tension, and the “red scare” Communist witch hunts of the time. Guarnido reinvents anthropomorphism in these pages, and industry colleagues no less than Will Eisner, Jim Steranko, and Tim Sale are fans! Whether John Blacksad is falling for dangerous women or getting beaten to within an inch of his life, his stories are, simply put, unforgettable.

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This book comes from the European market.  It was collected and translated and released to the North American market a few years ago. It is, in a word, amazing.  Most notably, Guarnido’s art is simply gorgeous.  It may be my favourite book in my collection from a visual perspective.  You really have to see it to truly appreciate the craft.  The perspectives and the detail put into the environment really enrich the story.  It’s also a great little noir detective story with a twist….namely that all the characters are anthropomorphic animals.  That’s not to say that this is a childish story, though.  This is intended for adults only.  

So I was listening to the Fridge Magnets podcast today, featuring the one and only John.  Actually, there may be more than one John.  As a matter of fact, I’m pretty sure it’s a rather common name.   Anyway, if you’re not listening to Fridge Magnets, you really should be.  It’s rather entertaining and well put together.  While listening today, on a couple of occassions I heard John say “but um”, and it made me think of the How I Met Your Mother episode where they make a drinking game out of every time Robin says “but um” on the news. They end up getting pretty drunk.  I didn’t get that drunk because John only said it twice, as far as I know.  And I try not to drink too much when I’m working.   I was going to post a clip from the show, but I’m blocked from viewing the only one I could find due to my residency in the Canadas.  For you ‘Mericans, you can try this one. Check out the podcast.  You may not get drunk, but…..well…..there’s really nothing stopping you from getting drunk, I guess.  

So I was listening to the Fridge Magnets podcast today, featuring the one and only John.  Actually, there may be more than one John.  As a matter of fact, I’m pretty sure it’s a rather common name.  

Anyway, if you’re not listening to Fridge Magnets, you really should be.  It’s rather entertaining and well put together.  While listening today, on a couple of occassions I heard John say “but um”, and it made me think of the How I Met Your Mother episode where they make a drinking game out of every time Robin says “but um” on the news. They end up getting pretty drunk.  I didn’t get that drunk because John only said it twice, as far as I know.  And I try not to drink too much when I’m working.  

I was going to post a clip from the show, but I’m blocked from viewing the only one I could find due to my residency in the Canadas.  For you ‘Mericans, you can try this one.

Check out the podcast.  You may not get drunk, but…..well…..there’s really nothing stopping you from getting drunk, I guess.  

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