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It Was The War Of The Trenches
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Tardis World War I Masterpiece Finally In English! World War I, That Awful, Gaping Wound In The History Of Europe, Has Long Been An Obsession Of Jacques Tardis. (His Very Firstrejectedcomics Story Dealt With The Subject, As Does His Most Recent Work, The Twovolume Putain De Guerre.) But It Was The War Of The Trenches Is Tardis Defining, Masterful Statement On The Subject, A Graphic Novel That Can Stand Shoulder To Shoulder With Erich Maria Remarques All Quiet On The Western Front And Ernest Hemingways A Farewell To Arms.Tardi Is Not Interested In The National Politics, The Strategies, Or The Battles. Like Remarque, He Focuses On The Day To Day Of The Grunts In The Trenches, And, With Icy, Controlled Fury And Disgust, With Sardonic Yet Deeply Sympathetic Narration, He Brings That Existence Alive As No One Has Before Or Since. Yet He Also Delves Deeply Into The Underlying Causes Of The War, The Madness, The Cynical Political Exploitation Of Patriotism. And In A Final, Heartbreaking Coda, Tardi Grimly Itemizes The Ghastly Human Cost Of The War, And Lays Out The Future 20Th Century Conflicts, All Of Which Seem To Spring From This Global Burst Of Insanity.Trenches Features Some Of Tardis Most Stunning Artwork. Rendered In An Inhabitually Lush Illustrative Style, Inspired Both By Abundant Photographic Documentation And Classic American War Comics, Augmented By A Sophisticated, Gorgeous Use Of Craftint Tones, Trenches Is Somehow Simultaneously Atypical And A Perfect Encapsulation Of Tardis Mature Style. It Is The Indisputable Centerpiece Of Tardis Oeuvre.It Was The War Of The Trenches Has Been An Object Of Fascination For North American Publishers: Raw Published A Chapter In The Early 1980S, And Drawn And Quarterly Magazine Serialized A Few More In The 1990S. But Only A Small Fraction Of Trenches Has Ever Been Made Available To The English Speaking Public (In Now Out Of Print Publications); The Fantagraphics Edition, The Third In An Ongoing Collection Of The Works Of This Great Master, Finally Remedies This Situation. 120 Pages Of Blackandwhite Comics
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'It Was The War Of The Trenches' about? A: 'It Was The War Of The Trenches' is a graphic novel by Jacques Tardi that focuses on the experiences of soldiers during World War I, emphasizing the daily struggles and horrors of trench warfare rather than the political aspects of the conflict.
- Q: Who is the author of this graphic novel? A: The author of 'It Was The War Of The Trenches' is Jacques Tardi, a renowned French comic artist known for his works on World War I and other historical themes.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'It Was The War Of The Trenches' was published on April 13, 2010, and it is part of a second edition release.
- Q: How many pages does this graphic novel contain? A: 'It Was The War Of The Trenches' contains a total of 120 pages of black-and-white comics.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This graphic novel is available in hardcover binding, providing durability and a premium feel.
- Q: Is 'It Was The War Of The Trenches' suitable for all ages? A: The graphic novel contains mature themes and graphic depictions of war, so it may not be suitable for younger audiences. Parental discretion is advised.
- Q: What style of artwork can I expect in this graphic novel? A: The artwork in 'It Was The War Of The Trenches' features a lush illustrative style that combines detailed illustrations inspired by historical photographs and classic American war comics.
- Q: Is this book part of a series or collection? A: 'It Was The War Of The Trenches' is part of an ongoing collection of Jacques Tardi's works published by Fantagraphics.
- Q: Are there any notable comparisons to other literary works? A: Yes, 'It Was The War Of The Trenches' is often compared to Erich Maria Remarque’s 'All Quiet on the Western Front' and Ernest Hemingway’s 'A Farewell to Arms' due to its thematic depth and portrayal of war.
- Q: What are the underlying themes explored in this graphic novel? A: The graphic novel explores themes such as the futility of war, the human cost of conflict, and the political exploitation of patriotism, providing a profound commentary on the nature of warfare.