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Carpe Fin
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A Handpainted Graphic Novel Blending Manga With Haida Traditionin A Prequel To The Awardwinning Red: A Haida Manga, Acclaimed Artist Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas Blends The Korean Manhwa Form With The Haida Artistic And Oral Tradition In Another Stunning Handpainted Volume.Carpe Fin Recounts The Story Of Carpe, The Carpenter Who Constructs A Giant Mechanical Whale In Red, And Explains How He Came To Be Stranded On A Rock In The Middle Of The Ocean.In A Small Nearfuture Community Perched Between The Ocean And The Northern Temperate Rainforest, A Series Of Disasters Is Taking A Heavy Toll. It Is Early Fall And A Fuel Spill Has Contaminated The Marine Foods The Village Was Preparing To Harvest. As Food Supplies Dwindle, A Small Group Decides To Make A Late Season Expedition To Search For Sea Lions. Surprised By A Ferocious Storm, They Abandon One Man, Carpe, On An Isolated Rock At Sea. After Ten Days They Are Finally Able To Return, But He Has Vanished. The Story Follows Carpes Encounters With The Lord Of The Rock, Who Demands Retribution For Carpes Role In The Hunt, And Carpes Fate In The Halflife Between Human And Animal, Life And Death.
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- Q: What is the main theme of Carpe Fin? A: Carpe Fin explores themes of survival, responsibility, and the connection between humanity and nature, as it follows the character Carpe after he is stranded at sea.
- Q: Who is the author of Carpe Fin? A: Carpe Fin is authored by Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas, who is known for blending graphic novel formats with traditional Haida storytelling.
- Q: What type of binding does Carpe Fin have? A: Carpe Fin is available in hardcover binding, ensuring durability and a quality feel.
- Q: How many pages does Carpe Fin contain? A: Carpe Fin contains 120 pages, providing a concise yet rich narrative experience.
- Q: What age group is Carpe Fin suitable for? A: Carpe Fin is suitable for older teens and adults due to its complex themes and artistic style.
- Q: Is Carpe Fin a standalone book or part of a series? A: Carpe Fin serves as a prequel to the award-winning Red: A Haida Manga, but it can be enjoyed as a standalone story.
- Q: What artistic style is used in Carpe Fin? A: Carpe Fin features a hand-painted graphic novel style that blends manga influences with Haida artistic traditions.
- Q: When was Carpe Fin published? A: Carpe Fin was published on October 19, 2019.
- Q: What are the key features of Carpe Fin? A: Carpe Fin combines stunning visuals with a compelling narrative, focusing on the interplay between humanity and nature, while also incorporating elements of folklore.
- Q: Can you describe the story's setting in Carpe Fin? A: The story is set in a near-future community located between the ocean and a temperate rainforest, highlighting environmental challenges faced by the villagers.