Mulysses

(Hardback)

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An astonishing, high-adventure graphic novel that playfully remixes The Odyssey, Moby Dick, and more, from Norways greatest cartoonist.

Fresh out of a job, with his apartment slated for demolition and his possessions seized, Mulysses is in need of $5,000and fast! As luck would have it, he crosses paths just in time with a wealthy collector, who offers him the fortune he seeks if he succeeds in bringing back the worlds biggest eye, fabled to grant its owner enormous power. Like Ulysses, Ishmael, and many others before him, Mulysses takes to the sea in search of both adventure and himself.

In addition to his high comedic, cartoonist talents, yvind Torseter is one of Norways most acclaimed illustrators. This is his seventh book with Enchanted Lion.

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Mulysses plays on the deadpan humor of Moby-Dick and the Cyclops section of the Odyssey [The] hero-narrator, a cute mule-like chap who also appears in Torseters The Heartless Troll and The Hole, reminds me of Tove Janssons Moomintroll All this is accomplished with minimalist, scratchy lines, rare patches of color, amusing characters and few words. I can picture an adult reading it with a child and both being happy. Mulysses is an engaging little mash-up that is, thankfully, no mess at all. New York Times

"Seemingly inconsequential objects introduced early, including a lost locket, a synthetic sweater, and a missing whale eye, slot tidily into place later, providing Chekhovian satisfaction. Via artwork featuring Jules Feifferlike caricature and fanciful, indigo-washed ocean depths, Torseter blends subverted Odyssean tropes with the narrators comic resignation to presenta simultaneously quirky and gentle caper."Publishers Weekly

"Torseters illustrations feature a combination of large, full-page color panels and spreads with smaller panels in black and white, expertly using color to communicate the shifting feelings of the characters. A spread of a whale is particularly striking, evoking Japanese wave woodblock prints. Though the book broadly references works like The Odyssey and Moby Dick, prior knowledge isnt necessary to enjoy the story...A solid purchase, especially for collections where seafaring adventures are popular. School Library Journal

A free-wheeling nautical adventure Visually appealing. Kirkus Reviews

Author Bio

yvind Torseteris a Norwegian artist and illustrator who has created eleven books on his own and several with other authors. Hes received numerous awards for his books, including a Bologna Ragazzi Award and the Norwegian Book Art Prize. In 2014, he was a finalist for the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award. His books have been translated into several languages, with six already published by Enchanted Lion. He lives and works in Oslo.

Born in Edinburgh, Scotland,Kari Dicksongrew up bilingually, as her mother is Norwegian and her grandparents could not speak English. She holds a B.A. in Scandinavian studies and an M.A. in translation.She is the translator of several books from Norwegian with Enchanted Lion, including Batchelder Award winner Brownand Batchelder Honor recipientsMy Fathers Arms Are a BoatandThe Most Beautiful Story.