Clyde Fans: Book-1 - Seth

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Clyde Fans: Book-1 by Seth Format: Hardcover with Dust JacketPublished by Drawn and Quarterly, 2004 A compelling look at the life of two electric fan salesman, both brothers, by ma ster cartoonist Seth. Clyde Fans promises to be one of the major graphic novel achievements of recent years. Seth is fast becoming one of the most recognized talents in the field since Chris Ware. Book One of this trilogy focuses on the lives of two brothers and their fan manufacturing company. After one more disastrous attempt at selling, Simon returns to the office defeated and unsure of what he'll do next. Even after studying manuals on the art of selling, he still can't seem to clinch that final deal. In the eyes of his brother Abraham, he is a failure. Here, Seth brilliantly explores the complex and fascinating relationship of the two brothers behind Clyde Fans. The New York Times - John Hodgman … Seth truly believes in his wares -- the little meanings of regular lives. Though it may take some time before the second Clyde Fans collection comes out, I am sold. Show more