Andi Watson Bücher

Nach der Veröffentlichung seines neuesten Romans begibt sich G. H. Fretwell, ein angesehener englischer Schriftsteller, auf eine Lesereise, um sein Buch zu promoten. Nichts läuft nach Plan, das Publikum bleibt aus, Verkäufe finden nicht statt. Trotzdem wird die Reise weiter und weiter verlängert. Allmählich wird sie für den Autor zu einem Albtraum, aus dem es kein Entrinnen zu geben scheint, denn inzwischen hat auch noch die Kriminalpolizei einige Fragen an ihn. Und obwohl schon alles schief läuft , scheint es, als ob Fretwells Probleme gerade erst beginnen … Ein mörderisches Verwechslungsdrama und eine großartige Persiflage auf den Literaturbetrieb. In seinem ersten Buch für Erwachsene seit vielen Jahren, beschwört der gefeierte Cartoonist Andi Watson die Urängste von Schriftstellern herauf und verdichtet sie zu einem komödiantischen Buchjuwel. Eine kafkaesk-düstere Komödie (Kafka Comic) im brillanten Comic-Retro-Stil. Witzig, surreal und scharf beobachtet, ist DIE LESEREISE eine fesselnde Lektüre. Genre: Comic Krimi, Kafka Comic, Kafka Graphic Novel

Rod Grafton und Louise Bright sind verliebt und wollen heiraten. Als sie unerwartet arbeitslos werden, geraten ihre Heiratspläne ins Stocken und sie müssen darüber nachdenken, wie sie ihr weiteres Leben verbringen wollen. Während Louise wieder die Schulbank drückt, versucht Rob alles, seinen alten Job wieder zurückzubekommen. Doch als seine ehemalige Firma schließen muss und alles verloren ist, versinkt Rob in Depressionen, welche ihn nicht nur davon abhalten, einen neuen Job zu finden, sondern auch dazu bringen, Louise abzuweisen. Im gegenwärtigen England spielend, ist Breakfast After Noon ein einzigartiges Comicerlebnis, das sich mehr mit den Irrungen und Wirrungen des realen Lebens beschäftigt als mit einer verwickelten Geschichte oder dem Blendwerk des Fantastischen. Mit dem sicheren Geschick, Charaktere mit nur wenig, gut platzierten Strichen zum Leben zu erwecken, hat sich Andi Watson als einer der Top-Comicautoren etabliert. Mit seiner bisher besten Arbeit, erschafft er mit Breakfast After Noon ein Universum, in dem sich jeder wieder finden kann, der einmal über beide Ohren verliebt war oder sich in einer Situation befand, aus der er keinen Ausweg mehr sah.

Hieronymus Zoo has fled civilization to live on his own private island, away from the stress, pain, and drama that come from associating with other people. His idyllic lifestyle is shattered, however, by the nightmares that plague his sleep, and a horrifying monster that rises threateningly from the sea. But is the monster real, or just another creation of his mind? And what will Hieronymus do when a very real woman ends up on the island with him? It could end in tears, or maybe in love... or maybe the end of everything they know.

Kerry embarks on a captivating adventure in a fantastical world filled with unexpected twists and turns. His determination to navigate through challenges showcases resilience and courage, making this middle-grade graphic novel an engaging read. Fans of Amulet and Mighty Jack will appreciate the imaginative storytelling and vibrant illustrations that bring Kerry's journey to life.

Kerry might be lost in this fantastical middle-grade graphic novel, but that doesn't mean he'll give up! With twists and turns at every part of this adventure, Kerry's adventure is perfect for fans of Amulet and Mighty Jack. It'll just be a quick shortcut, right? After a spirit leads Kerry astray, he finds himself in an enchanted forest filled with mysterious creatures and dark dead ends. The further Kerry travels, the more hopeless his quest seems. . . . To get back to his parents, Kerry will have to find his way, figure out who to trust, make some tough choices about the kind of person he wants to be -- or remain lost in the woods forever. An adventure about fear, loss, and finding your own way, this enchanting story comes to life with a hero that every reader can relate to.

Strange things happen around Glister Butterworth. A young girl living on her family's English estate, Glister has unusual adventures every day, from the arrival of a teapot haunted by a demanding ghost, a crop of new relatives blooming on the family tree, a stubborn house that walks off its land in a huff, and a trip to Faerieland to find her missing mother. • Perfect for ages 8 and up! • All four Glister stories collected into one new edition! (Glister: The Haunted Teapot, Glister: The Family Tree, Glister: The House Hunt, and Glister: The Faerie Host) Praise for Glister • "The art is simply a delight, perfectly capturing the quirkiness of the world Glister lives in."--Inis Magazine • "An absolutely charming, beautifully drawn series featuring a wonderfully inventive, eccentric and downright cool female heroine. It's great for children, especially young girls, but has equal appeal to any existing fan of Watson's work, or any fan of really great comics..." --Forbidden Planet blog • "What I really appreciate, apart from the immaculate cartooning with its incredibly sturdy architecture, is that the language is far from patronising with a vocabulary that puts most superhero comics to shame..." --Page 45 • "A sweet little tale with masses of quirky detail."--Financial Times

Juliet, a penniless American art student, travels tothe City of Light to study painting. To pay her way she paints portraits ofwealthy debutantes. One of her subjects is Deborah, a young English womansuffocated by the narrow expectations of her aristocratic family. Juliet isequally confined by the rigid academic structure of her art education and findsan unlikely kindred spirit in Deborah. Julietand Deborah's love for art bring them together, even as their friends and familytry to drive them apart. A fairy tale romancewhere the old and new worlds collide drawn by Simon Gane, the artist behind theEisner nominated Ghost Tree and They're Not Like Us and written by AndiWatson, author of The Book Tour, Kerry and the Knight of the Forest and theforthcoming Punycorn.

A page-turning, Kafkaesque dark comedy in brilliant retro style, this graphic novel watches one man try to keep it together while everything falls apart. Upon the publication of his latest novel, G. H. Fretwell, a minor English writer, embarks on a book tour to promote it. Nothing is going according to plan, and his trip gradually turns into a nightmare. But now the police want to ask him some questions about a mysterious disappearance, and it seems that Fretwell's troubles are only just beginning... In his first book for adults in many years, acclaimed cartoonist Andi Watson evokes all the anxieties felt by every writer and compresses them into a comedic gem of a book. Witty, surreal, and sharply observant, The Book Tour offers a captivating lesson in letting go.

Rachel is a teenager who lives a grey suburban life in grey suburban England. It's a world of scrambled eggs every Tuesday, brown sauce and warm beer. With her summer already mapped out for her, a job working at the butcher and a caravan holiday in Clacton, she longs to be treated as an adult. When a family friend invites her to spend the summer with them in Greece she jumps at the chance to escape her life. The Warners are everything her parents are not, glamorous, sophisticated and carefree. When Rachel meets Benjamin, the handsome young friend of the Warners, she soon learns that on a small island everyone knows each other's business and feels the pain of growing up. Drawn by Simon Gane, the artist behind the Eisner nominated Ghost Tree, They're Not Like Us and Paris and written by Andi Watson, author of The Book Tour, Kerry and the Knight of the Forest and the forthcoming Punycorn.

In a whimsical kingdom filled with rainbows and sweets, a diminutive unicorn named Punycorn rises to the challenge when a bratty ogre threatens their happiness. Despite being the smallest and clumsiest unicorn, he teams up with a fireless dragon, a spirited dung beetle, and a magical sword to confront the ogre's destructive army. This heartwarming tale showcases the power of friendship and courage, proving that even the tiniest hero can make a significant impact in the face of adversity.