ON SALE NOW: Serious Silliness in Jimmy's Elbow!
Jimmy has an elbow! Do you have one, too? Well, what if it could talk? Award-winning graphic novelist James Kochalka explores surreal frontiers of the body and mind in this psychedelic comedy for all ages. Jimmy is a very good boy. He even wears a tie! But when he bumps his elbow on a table, this very good boy starts feeling very bad. Did his elbow die? Was that just a dream? Or has Jimmy’s magic elbow come to life and unlocked his super powers? Well, no matter what, it’s time for Jimmy and his elbow to go to school… what else could go wrong? |
Cartoonist James Kochalka has delighted generations of readers with series like Johnny Boo, Banana Fox, and American Elf. Now he’s back with a sprawling and silly graphic novel about childhood, toys, and the mysteries inside us. Explore the nature of sensation, the meaning of America, and the fundamental silliness of having a body, in this surreal and spectacular roller coaster ride — for kids, families, and very serious adults! “Notably surreal... Readers primed for nothing but laffs may be in for a surprise, as the author folds quick takes on ‘silly’ vs. ‘serious’—not to mention life, death, spiritual apotheosis, and what it means to be ‘made in America’—into the manic proceedings. [Jimmy’s Elbow] hits smack on the funny bone.” — Kirkus Reviews
Jimmy's Elbow by James Kochalka |
LIVE: An Evening With James Kochalka (Aug 16)
Pennsylvania, your time has come! This Friday evening, meet cartoonist James Kochalka at this anticipated live music performance and signing event at Midtown Scholar Bookstore in Harrisburg. This free event begins at 7 PM EST. Full details are available at Midtown Scholar Bookstore. |
NEXT WEEK: SPACE JUNK Takes Off!
Faith has a metallic mystery bolted to her head. Hoshi keeps his rage in check with an emotional support chicken. Their fascinating story is already winning fans all over the world, including the legendary musician Moby! “These are broken people in a broken world... but so are we. The tenderness that Julian Hanshaw finds for his characters will touch you as deeply as his dystopian sci-fi visuals will haunt your dreams.” — Moby “An accumulation of fiery indignities and small moments of beauty brings the dreamlike narrative to an explosive climax and a conclusion that’s both optimistic and satisfying.” — Publishers Weekly Top Shelf fave Julian Hanshaw (Tim Ginger, Cloud Hotel, Free Pass) returns with another quirky and profound sci-fi parable.
Space Junk by Julian Hanshaw |
PRE-ORDER: The MOON AND SERPENT Invites You Behind the Curtain....
Legendary writer Alan Moore joins his late mentor Steve Moore (no relation) in this graphic grimoire exploring the world of magic, as brought to life by six wondrous and whimsical artists. "The authors make a compelling case for the importance of mysticism and magical thinking for the development of human consciousness and civilization in this marvelously entertaining, stunningly illustrated and designed masterwork." - Library Journal (Starred Review)
The Moon and Serpent Bumper Book of Magic
ISBN 978-1-60309-550-1 | Diamond Code: AUG241295 |