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Box Brown On Andy Kaufman, And Cory Doctorow With Jen Wang In Real Life, In :01 First Second February 2018 Solicits

Published Fri, 24 Nov 2017 10:00:31 -0600

Graphic novel boutique publisher :01 First Second has a bevy of books coming out from February 2018, including some from a few folks you may have heard of before — and some giving you the instant choice of hardcover or paperback. And Jen Wang has done the double with two books in one month.

CUCUMBER QUEST GN VOL 02 RIPPLE KINGDOM (C: 1-1-0)
(W/A/CA) D.G. Gigi
The journey to retrieve the Dream Sword and save the world from destruction continues! After the attack from Splashmaster, Cucumber wakes up in the Ripple Kingdom without any knowledge of where Almond and Sir Carrot could be. He meets the kingdom's Princess Nautilus and, with her guidance, they go in search of them. Meanwhile, Almond and Sir Carrot attempt to escape the Splashmaster's cage, only to run into the Knightmare Knight! Will the crew be able to reunite again and defeat the Splashmaster? Adapted from the popular webcomic series of the same name, Cucumber Quest: The Ripple Kingdom is the second book of a clever, adorable, and hilarious four-volume heroic adventure that is sure to make you hungry for sweets and action. (STL070384) (C: 1-1-0) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor)
SC, 6×9, 240pgs, FC SRP: $14.99
HC, 6×9, 240pgs, FC SRP: $21.99

IN REAL LIFE GN SQUARE FISH ED (C: 1-1-0)
(W) Cory Doctorow (A/CA) Jen Wang
Anda loves Coarsegold Online. The massively multiplayer role-playing game is a place where she can be a leader, a fighter, and a hero. But things become a lot more complicated when Anda befriends a gold farmer, a poor Chinese kid whose job is to collect valuable objects and sell them to other players for real money. This behavior is strictly against the rules in Coarsegold, but Anda soon comes to realize that questions of right and wrong are a lot less straightforward when a real person's real livelihood is at stake. In Real Life is a sensitive, thoughtful look at adolescence, gaming, poverty, and culture clash. Now with a new short story in the world of In Real Life. (STL070389) (C: 1-1-0) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor)
SC, 6×9, 192pgs, FC SRP: $12.99

IS THIS GUY FOR REAL GN (C: 1-1-0)
(W/A/CA) Box Brown
Comedian and performer Andy Kaufman's resume was impressive — a popular role on the beloved sitcom Taxi, a high-profile stand-up career, and a surprisingly successful stint in professional wrestling. Although he was by all accounts a sensitive and thoughtful person, he's ironically best remembered for his various contemptible personas, which were so committed and so convincing that all but his closest family and friends were completely taken in. Why would someone so gentle-natured and sensitive build an entire career seeking the hatred of his audience? What drives a performer to solicit that reaction? Graphic novelist Box Brown takes on the complex and often hilarious life of Andy Kaufman. (STL070395) (C: 1-1-0) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor)
SC, 6×9, 272pgs, B&W SRP: $19.99

PRINCE & DRESSMAKER GN (C: 1-1-0)
(W/A/CA) Jen Wang
Paris, at the dawn of the modern age. Prince Sebastian is looking for a bride — or rather, his parents are looking for one for him. Sebastian is too busy hiding his secret life from everyone. At night he puts on daring dresses and takes Paris by storm as the fabulous Lady Crystallia, the hottest fashion icon in the world capital of fashion! Sebastian's secret weapon (and best friend) is the brilliant dressmaker Frances, one of only two people who know the truth: sometimes this boy wears dresses. But Frances dreams of greatness, and being someone's secret weapon means being a secret. Forever. How long can Frances defer her dreams to protect a friend? Jen Wang weaves an exuberantly romantic tale of identity, young love, art, and family. (STL070396) (C: 1-1-0) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (May Purchase from U.K. Vendor)
SC, 6×9, 288pgs, FC SRP: $16.99
HC, 6×9, 288pgs, FC SRP: $24.99

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