Rosetta: A Comics Anthology, Volume 2 » (Not Appropriate For Children)

Rosetta is an anthology of sophisticated works by an international cast of award winning artists. The contributing artists have been set the task to go beyond the boundaries set by their previous works and to push themselves into areas that they consider dangerous to their reputations.

Edited by Ng Suat Tong, with Edmond Baudion, Andrea Bruno, Santiago Cohen, Martin Tom Dieck, Anke Feuchtenberger, Jason, Miriam Katin, Megan Kelso, Peter Kuper, Max, Pedro Nora, R. Sikoryak, Vincent Stall, Ted Stearn, Craig Thompson, and a number of other stellar cartoonists.

School Library Journal

Adult/High School-This book uses the traits of the graphic novel and the sequential art format to explore and investigate deep and contemplative ideas. Several international writers and artists have contributed vignettes and short stories to this very creative work; most rely on powerful images to convey the message. The subject matter is mature; images and themes are bizarre, absurd, disturbing, or philosophical. The collection demonstrates the power of the graphic novel to tell stories beyond that of adventure, humor, or superheroes. The combination of words and images is insightful, expressive, passionate, and, at times, dark. Samplings of comics from historical and modern movements are represented. Although Rosetta 2 is a worthwhile read and has value to the graphic-novel world, its erudite appeal will make it a challenge to circulate.-Joel Bangilan, Houston Public Library, TX Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.