Book of 19 Nocturnes

Holyoak, Jim. Book of 19 Nocturnes. Victoria, British Columbia: Flask, 2024.

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Abstract (English)

" Book of 19 Nocturnes is a fully illustrated, 500-page, inter-genre fantasy book. The phantasmagorical tale follows the wandering mind and feet of a woman made of wood, named Book, who befriends monsters as she navigates a lonely, labyrinthine realm. Book’s story unfolds with a surrealistic, dream-logic, set in the forests and mountains of a world where the sun never rises. Defying easy categorization, this story blends elements of graphic novels, dream diaries, field journals, prose poetry and illustrated fairytales. It is akin to an illuminated manuscript or a grimoire—a magical book. Night-owl / artist / author Jim Holyoak wrote and drew the book over 19+ years, often during his perambulations in the wilds of Scandinavia, British Columbia, and the Himalayas. It is meant to be read / listened to over the course of 19 nights. " -- Artist's website

Types:	Artists' publications > Artists' books ; Comic strips, graphic novels
All Contributors:	Holyoak, Jim (Author)
Dossier:	410 - HOLYOAK, JIM
Collation:	Approximately 500 pages : illustrations ; 35 cm + slip case (36 x 25 x 8 cm)
ISBN:	9781777720636
Language of Publication:	English
Publishers:	Victoria, British Columbia: Flask
Artists:	Holyoak, Jim
Keywords:	INK; WATERCOLOUR; STORYTELLING; FICTION; FANTASY; FAIRY TALE; MAGICAL REALISM; MONSTER; NIGHT; DARKNESS; STRANGENESS
Copyright Statement:	Jim Holyoak
Notes:	Signed by the artist. Limited Edition of 26 lettered copies (A-Z) : copy "D" (4/26).
Deposited by:	Editeur 2
Date Deposited:	04 Oct 2025 16:27
Last Modified:	04 Oct 2025 16:27
URI:	http://e-artexte.ca/id/eprint/37302

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