"In the space available to me here, I cannot hope to capture all that this extraordinarily generous and roomy book contains..."

"a book I began to think of as a classic even before I’d finished it..."

"If you like comics, and you’re also in need of some serious, escapist fun... I suggest that you dive straight into The Grande Odalisque..."

"This funny story of a student’s trip abroad with her new anarchist friend will resonate with anyone who has been a fresher..."

"Although some books on grief can be prescriptive and preachy, this one is neither..."

"the most astonishing blend of narrative, meta-narratives and visuals..."

"every page of this luscious collection is delightful..."

"He has an incredible ability to capture universal fears in a handful of minimal panels..."

"witty graphic novel unleashes hipster hell..."

"a powerful piece of work..."

"A funny, thought-provoking treat..."

"The idea of a graphic history of medicine seems almost an impertinence right now. ..."

"Year of the Rabbit movingly depicts the rising terror of the Khmer Rouge years...."

"South Korea’s reputation for comic art continues to blossom in this feline tale of feasts and filial duty..."

"this soapy, spiky book is a compelling read..."

"Funny, sweet and emotionally true, it doesn’t so much tiptoe on to fraught cultural territory as dance wildly across it..."

"Come for the consumer satire; stay for the heartache...."

"With her pithy put-downs and her easy way with half-truths, it’s impossible not to warm to Little Lulu..."

" a beloved genius of storytelling and illustration..."

"Rusty Brown is a human document of rare richness..."

"a restrained, poignant graphic novel..."

"This affecting account of family life features dreams of monsters, classroom japes – and a father hooked on heroin..."

"a huge year for the Wimpy Kid comes to a close with Greg's 14th adventure...."

"a masterpiece..."

" There is...real daring here, as well as empathy and imagination..."

"this flawless performance is captivating..."

"it certainly is a wild ride..."

"devilishly good..."