Best Selling Books by Dan Burr

In this long-awaited sequel to the legendary graphic novel Kings in Disguise, a young circus hand gets involved in dangerous underground activity. Kings in Disguise was praised by the likes of Art Spiegelman, Neil Gaiman, and Alan Moore. It won two Eisner Awards and has been hailed as one of the ten best graphic novels of all time (Guardian). This highly anticipated sequel tells the story of a young man’s coming of age in a world where the capacity to dream may be a fatal flaw. Set in 1937, On the Ropes continues the story of Fred Bloch, now apprenticed to escape artist Gordon Corey, a star attraction in a traveling WPA circus. Though damaged by the Depression and haunted by past mistakes, each man holds the key to the other’s salvation—but each also harbors a secret that could lead to their mutual destruction. Enacted against a backdrop of violent labor unrest and a nation’s faltering recovery, On the Ropes is a breathtaking visual achievement that delivers a powerful, timeless story.

Tells the story of thirteen-year-old Freddie Bloch''s search for his father during the Great Depression, and illustrates how ordinary people became crazed, homeless, and violent while the nation was struggling for survival.

Experience the magic of Christmas through five timeless stories brought to life by Dan Burr''s nostalgic, unforgettable artwork. A Magical Christmas Collection brings together the heartwarming essence of the holiday season through the luminous artwork of award-winning illustrator Dan Burr. Known for his nostalgic, Norman Rockwell-inspired style--deeply human, richly emotional, and timeless--Burr infuses each painting with a sense of wonder. From candlelit rooms to snowy streets to the sacred hush of Christmas morning, these five beloved holiday stories--each by a different author--create an heirloom treasury that families will return to year after year. This beautifully designed keepsake edition captures the true spirit of the season: generosity, gratitude, and the quiet miracles that unfold when hearts turn toward others. A perfect gift for loved ones of all ages. Includes: * The Christmas Train by Thomas S. Monson--based on the true story of a young child''s act of kindness. * Sam''s Christmas Wish by George Durrant--an act of genuine service brings about a Christmas miracle. * The Christmas Apron by Rachelle Pace Castor--a family''s annual Christmas tradition and the miracles that come when we think of others first. * The Christmas List of Richard Lindsey by Bruce Lindsay--based on a true story of a boy who helps bring Christmas to his family despite the hard times of the early 1930s. * The Mansion by Henry van Dyke--A classic tale of redemption that illustrates the importance of giving unselfishly.

Let op: dit e-book heeft een fixed layout en is het beste te lezen op tablets of op e-readers met tabletfunctionaliteit. Iedereen heeft het altijd maar over de economie. Maar hoe kunnen wij, het volk, begrijpen wat de beurshandelaren, de overheden en de banken weten (of zeggen te weten)? Lees Economix, een stripverhaal over economie! Het boek vertelt het volledige verhaal van de economie; van de opkomst van het Westerse economische denken tot aan de Occupy Wall Street-beweging. Met veel gevoel voor humor en in heldere bewoordingen vertelt auteur Michael Goodwin hoe we door de eeuwen heen over de economie dachten en hoe de geschiedenis zich verhoudt tot de economische realiteit van alledag. Gecombineerd met illustraties van Dan Burr maakt Economix van de economie een toegankelijk en leuk verhaal vol bijzondere feiten en boeiende personages.

In the midst of a rural land-rights struggle, Iris Shaw is a federal conservation officer who is murdered in a bombing by a rag-tag band of right-wing activists. Little do her killers know that Iris wasn''t their only victim, and now, with the help of the Crow, Iris must exact vengeance for her own death, and that of her unborn baby. Raised from her grave and armed with cold-blooded hatred and a few deadly weapons, Iris hunts down her killers one by one. But if exacting ultimate pain is the goal, when does vengeance cross the line to brutality? And what is the price of the soul?

PREMIADA CON 2 EISNER Y 1 HARVEY INTRODUCCIÓN DE ALAN MOORE El guionista y dramaturgo James Vance (El cuervo, The Spirit: las nuevas aventuras) y el dibujante underground Dan Burr nos presentan Reyes Disfrazados, una novela gráfica alabada por dibujantes de la talla de Will Eisner, Gil Kane y Harvey Kurtzman, y aclamada como uno de los cien mejores cómics de todos los tiempos. Es enero de 1932 cuando Freddie Bloch decide huir de casa. Su viaje a través de la América profunda le llevará a conocer los rincones más oscuros de la Gran Depresión.

Freddie Block a grandi de cinq ans, il va désormais vers ses 18 ans et travaille dans un cirque dont le spectacle vedette est celui d''un escapiste qui feint sa propre pendaison. Membre d''une cellule communiste il devient agent de liaison entre les mouvements sociaux de son pays. Mais un méchant duo de casseurs de grève traque les mêmes informations... Il aura fallu attendre 25 ans aux Etats Unis, et seulement 10 en France, pour avoir la suite des aventures de Freddie, mais le résultat méritait l''attente : la qualité du récit historique, la richesse des intrigues et des thèmes en font une oeuvre majeure.