Cuentos de noche: Relatos de Latinoamérica: A TOON Graphic (TOON Latin American Folktales)
Description
Classic latin american folktales get an update in this new Spanish language collection by award-winning and bestselling author Liniers!
Critically acclaimed cartoonist Liniers is back with TOON again, following up on the successes of his earlier books like Eisner-winner Good Night, Planet and Batchelder Award Honor-winner Written and Drawn by Henrietta. This time he’s tackling a selection of Latin American folktales in Spanish and transforming them for the modern-day with his signature wit and mastery of the comics medium.
Praise for Cuentos de noche: Relatos de Latinoamérica: A TOON Graphic (TOON Latin American Folktales)
"An appealing dose of humor, accentuated by Liniers’ artwork, full of intricate linework and muted colors [...] spine-tingling, enlightening, and fun." — Kirkus Reviews
“[...] Delicate ink and watercolor scenes accompany humorous dialogue and text (“The monkey had very little maritime experience”), showcasing the enduring power of folktales and whetting readers’ appetites for further tellings.” — Publishers Weekly
“He draws funny!” — Jeff Smith, Bone
“Liniers’ comics are funny and fanciful and whimsical and philosophical in the best sense.” — Matt Groening, The Simpsons
