GRAPHIC NOVELS

One Week in the Library.

by W. Maxwell Prince
John Amor & others (illus.). One Week in the Library. Image. Dec. 2016. 96p. ISBN 9781534300224. pap. $9.99. Rated: M. LITERARY FICTION
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It's a lonely job, but someone has to do it. The Librarian, as created here by author Prince (The Electric Sublime; Judas: The Last Days), is in charge of organizing and maintaining all of the world's stories and characters in a magical library. He takes his job very seriously. Rather than simply being a source of information, the Librarian and the endless stacks that surround him serve as protectors of the written word. Prince boldly inserts himself into the plot to redirect the narrative's meaning, instead focusing on authors as creators who display their imagination to the world to be pondered and critiqued. Prince also conceives of books as stories without end: with every read, the tale continues beyond the physical pages. Artist Amor (The Urban Animal) provides wonderful art that well complements the writing.
VERDICT Owing to its experimental nature, this work is recommended for graphic novels fans who appreciate the complexities of the language; an optional item for casual readers. Note: Some of the language is inappropriate for teens.
Reviewed by Teresa Potter-Reyes, Helen Hall Lib., League City, TX , Feb 10, 2017
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