The Second Book of Hope
by Tommi Musturi


Softcover – 15 x 21 cm – duotone – 48 p.

 

ISBN 978-90-76708-53-9
February 2007 - 10,00 euro - order



The saga of the Finnish Everyman continues. Whereas last episode of the book seems to focus on a grownup man contemplating about his youth, this same man now lives the life of a young boy, a boy whose perfect day consists of watching the sunrise from the roof, saving a bumblebee from freezing, eating meatballs with pancakes. At the same time while he is dreaming about his upcoming birthday (and present), there are however more darker thoughts haunting him. Thoughts about life in general and "what to do with it". (with thanks to Jelle H. for the text)

 

Een man - van net over de middelbare leeftijd - denkt na over het leven en de zin(-loosheid) ervan.
Op zich is dit geen schokkend of vernieuwend gegeven voor een strip. Het is de manier waarop Tommi Musturi dit in beeld brengt en de wisselwerking tussen beeld en tekst wat deze strips zo bijzonder maakt.