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Publisher: Fantagraphics Seller Inventory # 536ZZZ00EXCY_ns, Book Description Fantagraphics. I love the reality of the bodies here. The stories make so much more sense placed in an order by the author in this fine collection. Jaime Hernandez's art and sly storytelling never fails to mesmerize me. The item may have identifying markings on it or show other signs of previous use. ...but them boys are some mighty keen observers of human nature. Another fine read from the pages of Love and Rockets. Continues to amaze me. I loved it. In this graphic novel, teenager Tonta is staying for the weekend with her half-sister, the self-absorbed Vivian. Something went wrong. Was this a mafia family. A standalone graphic novel that shines a light on the family tree of one of Hernandez's most memorable characters of the past several years, the teenager Tonta. I normally went for the superhero genre, but occasionally dipped my foot into other genres when they looked interesting. There were revelations and surprises, and it all made sense. Former Library book.

There was a problem loading your book clubs. Crime and sex and young ambition, all rolled into this book.

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Hardback or Cased Book. This is Jaime at his best: bored teenagers walking around, band practice, family secrets, shady shenanigans, Vivian poolside, surprising flashbacks, sibling fights, wrestling(! There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. The linework is just beautiful. $19.99 . : My Path from Climate Despair to Action (Hardcover), Think for Yourself: Restoring Common Sense in an Age of Experts and Artificial Intelligence (Hardcover), I Belong to Vienna: A Jewish Family's Story of Exile and Return (Paperback), Our Man: Richard Holbrooke and the End of the American Century (Paperback), Bans, Walls, Raids, Sanctuary: Understanding U.S. Immigration for the Twenty-First Century (American Studies Now: Critical Histories of the Present #12) (Paperback), This Is Not Propaganda: Adventures in the War Against Reality (Paperback). Packed with care, shipped promptly. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Tonta (Love And Rockets) quantity Be the first to ask a question about Tonta.

Unread book in perfect condition. Minor shelf wear. Through it all, Tonta showcases Hernandez's brilliant talent for character, weaving a host of characters and milieus from his vast arsenal. Available from Warehouse .

This is Jaime at his best: bored teenagers walking around, band practice, family secrets, shady shenanigans, Vivian poolside, surprising flashbacks, sibling fights, wrestling(!

Download Tonta (Love and Rockets) PDF book author, online PDF book editor Tonta (Love and Rockets). It can be read and (more or less) understood by anybody, regardless of their familiarity with the characters/universe. Xaime tosses off another effortlessly enjoyable comic, working in the vein of much of his recent work (absurdly perfect B&W comic art and linework, latinx working class cali-suburb slices of life, perfectly written teenagers/dialogue, SoCal hardcore/punk scene minutia rendered precisely, mysterious criminal activity involving strippers/mobsters/various lowlives, local pro wrestling/lucha, etc etc). Condition: Very Good.

Condition: Acceptable. Fantagraphics, 2019. Hardback or Cased Book. Signs of wear include aesthetic issues such as scratches, worn covers, damaged binding. Condition: New. I had read at least half of these, in first publication in the serial Love & Rockets volumes, but, yow!

To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Highly recommended. Luckily, I don’t think knowledge of the Love and Rockets universe is particularly important to this story, which revolves around the antics of the titular character Tonta during her summer break. "F*ck summer and all it's lies!" In this graphic novel, teenager Tonta is staying for the weekend with her half-sister, the self-absorbed Vivian. Need another excuse to treat yourself to a new book this week? I feel like I have met some new friends and I get to watch their life unfold and I want to know more about them.

Condition: New. Jaime Hernandez's art and sly storytelling never fails to mesmerize me. Condition: new. Her half-sister Vivian gets involved with a small-town gangster while Tonta befriends a young woman who keeps tabs on the neighborhood from the surrounding woods. Most impressive fact is that he handily proves that he doesn't NEED any of the main characters of. Tonta (Love And Rockets) quantity Add to basket

This summer I read it through twice and I'd pick it up occasionally just to admire Jaime's artistry, and it was always stunning. 1 on hand, as of Oct 1 2:40am. Start by marking “Tonta” as Want to Read: Error rating book. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Hardcover. Seller Inventory # 9781683962052, Book Description Fantagraphics Books 7/30/2019, 2019. From the horrendously goofy cover, I was not expecting this quietly brilliant and bittersweet snapshot of Tonta and Vivian's family. Tonta (Love and Rockets) (Hardcover) By Jaime Hernandez. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. My favorite graphic novel read of summer 2020. Meanwhile, back at school, Tonta and Gomez discover that Coach Angel harbors a secret of her own (can you say, "lucha libre?") Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. 4.5 - How great it is to get two graphic novel collections in one year from the great Jaime Hernandez! Fantagraphics Books 7/30/2019, 2019. I was a comic book nerd as a child, well a teen, okay I'll admit it, my entire life.

With the same achingly gorgeous lines Jaime draws the vavavoom sister, Vivi, and the absurdly kooky sister, Tonta. 15 reviews In this graphic novel, teenager Tonta is staying for the weekend with her half-sister, the self-absorbed Vivian. Seller Inventory # R-01-3039, Book Description Fantagraphics, 2019. Who knew?

Love and Rockets (often abbreviated L&R) is a comic book series by the Hernandez brothers: Gilbert, Jaime, and Mario.It was one of the first comic books in the alternative comics movement of the 1980s..

Meanwhile, back at school, Tonta and Gomez discover that Coach Angel harbors a secret of her own (can you say, "lucha libre?") ), even a special appearance by Doyle, Maggie and Ray. Meanwhile, back at school, Tonta discovers that Coach Angel harbors a secret while local punk band Ooot provides the soundtrack.

I enjoyed books like Sin City, The Watchmen, and others but never exposed myself to Love and Rockets. Hardcover. Other Books in Series “Love and Rockets [is] the rare pop cultural artifact that renders Latinas not as archetypes, but as rich and profound human beings full of messy contradiction and ambivalence.” —LA Times, “This rambunctious ride is a master class in cartooning.” —Publishers Weekly, “[Jaime’s work is] one of the finest bodies of fiction of the last 35 years.” —Neil Gaiman, “A new volume of Love and Rockets, the best American comic book series of all time, is always good news.” —Austin-American Statesman. Book. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Self-contained story with gorgeous art and lots of palpable emotions plus a few chuckles. Politics and Prose at 70 District Square SW. 1 on hand, as of Oct 1 1:30am. About the Author: From the horrendously goofy cover, I was not expecting this quietly brilliant and bittersweet snapshot of Tonta and Vivian's family. Condition: New.

July 30th 2019 AbeBooks.com: TONTA (LOVE AND ROCKETS): Minor shelf wear TONTA (LOVE AND ROCKETS) by Hernandez, Jaime: VeryGood (2019) | Bookhouse abebooks.com Passion for books. by Fantagraphics.

"F*ck summer and all it's lies!" [Jaime’s work is] one of the finest bodies of fiction of the last 35 years. After graduating college, I bought a few more Love and Rockets books - fast forward a few decades and I was lucky enough to pick up Palomar, Luba, Locas, and Locas II (lucky because now some of them are shamefully out of print and selling for inflated used prices) when they were new.

Love and Rockets has made me want to know the complete story of Tonta and her family. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply, All names, trademarks and images are copyright their respective owners, Sign up for some occasional info from ACE Comics. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. (Recommended soundtrack: Shana Cleveland-Night of the Worm Moon), fans of this fine author, Love & Rockets, cartooning style, and great comics and stories.