A young sword-wielding adventurer must find five gems that will bring light and color back to their black and white world.
Light ( Deluxe Edition) is a new, improved, and slightly redesigned version of Rob Cham's first graphic novel. It won Best Book in Graphic Literature (Silent) at the 35th National Book Awards in the Philipines and was nominated for an ALA award. Light is the 1st book in the silent graphic novel series 'Light' by Rob Cham. It tells the story of two eventual friends, Backpacker and Tear as they seek out five gems that will bring color and light back to their drab black and white world. They find themselves on a wild adventure and far from home confronted by dangerous obstacles and interesting creatures. Eventually Backpacker and Tear are able to find the gems by working together bringing color back to their world. Light is followed by Lost and Limbo, the second and third books in the series.
Arvustused
"In the case of Light by Rob Cham, its delightfully delivered by his quirky art in the most simple and charming way." -- Raging Tomato https://www.whatsageek.com/comics/light-rob-cham-review
Muu info
Lexile measured, Award-winning graphic novel (National Book Award Philippines), ALA nominee, Galley's available
Rob Cham is an illustrator, comic book creator, artist, and friend. He received the National Book Award for his first graphic novel Light and the National Childrens Book Award for the follow-up, Lost. He is part of the core team of Unnamed, a South East Asian Comics Collective, Former web designer, teacher, art director, and editor for Abangan: The Best in Philippine Komiks. Rob has done work for various clients including: Young Star, Scout, Philstar Supreme, Rogue Magazine, Grid Magazine, Adobo Magazine, Smile Magazine, Esquire Philippines, Rappler, CNN Philippines Life, The Philippine Daily Inquirer, The Manila Bulletin, Hong Kong Tatler, Adarna House, Anino Comics.
