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Topic: Laika (graphic novel by Nick Abadzis)
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Paul23
Member Posts: 472
From: Bracknell, UK
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted May 23, 2009 05:50 PM
   
I was at a signing event in London today (not a space event, more focused around films, graphic novels, etc.), there was a guy there called Nick Abadzis who has produced a graphic novel based on the experiences of Laika. The book seems to have had some good reviews so I picked up a copy which the author signed for me and even did a little sketch of Laika inside as well which looks pretty cool. Anyway I thought I'd mention the book for those that haven't come across it before, here is a link to what I assume is the publishers website. I'm only mentioning this to let people know about it, I'm not in anyway connected with either the author or publisher! |
cspg
Member Posts: 2502
From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted May 23, 2009 11:33 PM
From the French publisher*: The real and poignant story of the first living creature sent into space: the dog Laika. A scientific and historical saga that reveals several stories: the chief engineer of the Soviet program, the space race between the USA and the USSR, and that of Laika, of course, stray dog who escapes euthanasia that to be a guinea pig sacrificed on the altar of human success and, ultimately, a symbol of progress. A story told with great subtlety and greater historical accuracy. You can flip through the first 17 pages (of the French version - 208 pages) here. * I don't know if the book was originally published in French or English, then translated. |
FFrench
Member Posts: 2730
From: San Diego
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted December 25, 2009 10:59 PM
Received a copy of this for Christmas and read it in one sitting. Very good, in the way it captures Soviet-era culture, is graphically very well done, and very moving to read. I'd recommend it. |
Gilbert
Member Posts: 536
From: Carrollton, GA USA
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted January 01, 2010 06:18 PM
I purchased this book a couple of years ago. I enjoyed reading it and the graphic novel approach is especially fitting for the topic. | |
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