Although it is beautifully illustrated and does have brief moments of intensity and story clarity, there are too many confusing frames and substories for me to fully recommend this title. Giallongo keeps getting better at both the writing and the art, and im looking forward to seeing what he does next. The story is a fantasy tale about barbarians, the dead coming to life to feed on the living, a witch with uncertain loyalties, a missing clan in a remote region and. The stratford zoo midnight revue presents romeo and juliet. The stratford zoo midnight revue presents macbeth by zack. Browse books by zack giallongo the stratford zoo midnight revue presents romeo and juliet. Oct 31, 20 zack giallongo s broxo is compared to shadow of the colossus, bone, and elfquest. Zack giallongo illustrations of the stratford zoo midnight. Zack giallongo is a teacher, podcaster, and cartoonist with several books under his beltincluding star wars doodles, the doodles strike back, ewoks. Everything changes when zora, a foreign princess, arrives on the mountain seeking broxo s lost tribe. Zack giallongo, the writer and illustrator of broxo, created a world thats as diverse and fascinating as the classic high fantasy adventures of my childhood, and every time i. You might know me from my work in the star wars universe.
I have friends who have officially written comics based on tv shows they loved, adapted favorite childhood books to comics, or contributed art to trading cards based on a beloved movie franchise. Oct 02, 2012 by zack giallongo illustrated by zack giallongo. The zoo is nice and ordinary until the gates shut at night and the animals come out of their cages to perform shakespeares works. With amazing illustrations by zack giallongo broxo, ewoks shadows of endor, this is a macbeth that can be enjoyed by the whole flock, pack, or family. For sure, if you put those into the shaker, and pour the mix over dry ice harvested from a spooky celtic backwater. For sure, if you put those into the shaker, and pour the mix over. A new york times bestseller in this wildly entertaining fantasy debut we meet broxo, the only surviving member of a tribe of barbarians who once occupied a nowdesolate mountain. From luke skywalker to darth vader, every page is packed with doodles from a galaxy far, far away. Can the two young warriors together defeat the living dead. Buy broxo by zack giallongo from waterstones today. Zack giallongo is a professional cartoonist, cheese enthusiast, and amateur banjoist. And with romeo and juliet coming in book two, this is a promising new series of graphic novels for young readers. That distinction goes to zora, a warrior cut more from the mold of miyazaki princesses than from disneys pamperedchef variety.
Between new england and the midwest, hes a little bit country and a little bit rock and roll. Zack giallongo, the writer and illustrator of broxo, created a world thats as diverse and fascinating as the classic high fantasy adventures of my childhood, and every time i read this book again, i find more to love in it. Zora is hoping to return to her clan with news that the peryton clan will unite and trade with other clans. Comic book resources broxo lives with migo, some kind of wild animal companion. Zack giallongo is a teacher, podcaster, and cartoonist with several books under his belt including star wars doodles, ewoks. With accessible and beautiful art, killer fight scenes, and a story that mixes humor, romance, and classic high fantasy, broxo is a tale youre sure to enjoy. An exciting look behind the scenes at four fantastic new graphic novels ebook written by zack giallongo, ben hatke, thien pham, j. Star wars doodles by zack giallongo, paperback barnes. Broxo by zack giallongo meet your next favorite book. So take your seats and prepare for shakespeares greatest tragedy as youve never seen it funny. Im zack giallongo jeeahlongo and im an author, illustrator, cartoonist, and podcaster.
Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. This book helped prove my ongoing theory that 98% of books with a map at the beginning are good. Fall visiting comic creators ben hatke, zack giallongo, raina. I look forward to more of giallongos releases, especially those of broxo and zora. Broxo is aloneand has been for yearsbut for migo, a horned, catlike. Zack giallongos broxo is compared to shadow of the colossus, bone, and elfquest. I expect zack giallongo to write and draw a followup, a sequel.
The series of events begins on saturday, october 20 from 112 with creators ben hatke zita the spacegirl and zack giallongo broxo. The stratford zoo midnight revue presents macbeth, book by. Or the podcast about art and storytelling that i help create and host the galaxy of super adventure. Books by zack giallongo all formats paperback sort by.
Its colored by braden lamb and carly monardo, and they do a fine job giallongo digs the swordandsorcery fantasy stuff, and broxo is firmly in that tradition. Ian lendlers hilarious tale of afterhours animal stagecraft is perfectly paired with the adorable, accessible artwork of zack giallongo broxo, ewoks in this sidesplitting companion to their graphic novel the stratford zoo midnight revue presents macbeth. Star wars doodles has 1 available editions to buy at alibris. The stratford zoo midnight revue presents macbeth zack.
Zack giallongo goodreads meet your next favorite book. Carly monardo broxo, the only surviving member of a tribe of barbarians, spends his time on a mountain hunting and avoiding the maneating walking dead until everything changes when zora, a foreign princess. Younglings can draw, color, and create with all their favorite characters from the star wars films. Growing up, zack giallongo always knew he wanted to do something with. Shadows of endor, the stratford zoo midnight revue series, and his original graphic novel, broxo, which was a new york times bestseller. Fall visiting comic creators ben hatke, zack giallongo. His first solo graphic novel, broxo, is about teenage barbarians and was published in 2012. The titular broxo of zack giallongos broxo is not the main character of his own book.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books. Between the panels 2 gives you an inside look at the making of four great new graphic novels. The princess of the granitewing clan travels west to find the peryton clan. I look forward to more of giallongo s releases, especially those of broxo and zora. The stratford zoo midnight revue presents romeo and juliet by. Published by zack in stories 1 comment every so often in our careers, we get to be a part of something nostalgic or special to us that were proud of. Ian lendlers hilarious tale of afterhours animal stagecraft is perfectly paired with the adorable, accessible artwork of zack giallongo broxo, ewoks.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read between the panels 2. Oct 22, 2012 broxo by zack giallongo, 97815964355, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Broxo is the debut graphic novel by zack giallongo. Oct 31, 2012 cartoonist zack giallongo is known to fans of mini comics, but hes hoping to get wider recognition thanks to first second books who just released his debut graphic novel, broxo. Ian lendler is the author of the acclaimed stratford zoo graphic novel series and the picture books, undone fairy tale, saturday, and one day a dot. With engaging characters and well drawn art, broxo is an impressive graphic novel. Between the panels 2 ebook by zack giallongo rakuten kobo. Though it has suffers from a somewhat confusing story, its certainly worth giving some slack considering this is a debut work. Grab your seat for the stratford zoo midnight revue presents romeo and. Everything changes when zora, a foreign princess, arrives on the mountain seeking broxos lost tribe.
Bloody chester, by jt petty and hilary florido, sumo, by thien pham, and sailor twain, by mark siegel. He currently lives with two cats and enjoys playing the banjo. Broxo is the debut fantasy graphic novel by zack giallongo and it is released today october 2, 2012. Readers can use their artistic force to bring these sensational scenes to life.
That distinction goes to zora, a warrior cut more from the mold of miyazaki princesses than. All alone in the world, broxo spends his time on the mountain hunting and avoiding the maneating walking dead that periodically drag themselves out of a fetid lake. The story is a fantasy tale about barbarians, the dead coming to life to feed on the living, a witch with uncertain loyalties, a missing clan in a remote region and a teenage coming of age story to the extent. Survival on the ice written by jason viola with illustrations by zack giallongo animals, childrens 9, childrens nonfiction, environment, graphic novel, natural history, nature, nonfiction. Shop amongst our popular books, including 9, science comics, ducktales and more from zack giallongo. He forages for food in the sometimesquitebrisk landscapes of new england. Zack giallongo is creating comics and podcasts patreon. The official home of zack giallongo a cartoonist working on. A young girl named zora climbs onto a plateau, where shes looking for the clan that lives there. Zack giallongo was born and raised in massachusetts, although one half of his family lives in indiana.
Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. I picked this book up on a whim because the cover was very intriguing. Oct 11, 2012 the series of events begins on saturday, october 20 from 112 with creators ben hatke zita the spacegirl and zack giallongo broxo. Zack giallongo is a professional cartoonist, cheese. His first solo graphic novel, broxo, is about teenage barbarians and was.
Giallongos broxo is even ranked above the wildly popular the walking dead, vol. Zora, in tattered skirt, furry boots and winged headband, is on an unauthorized mission of peace to the faroff peryton clan, but when she gets to. Cartoonist zack giallongo is known to fans of mini comics, but hes hoping to get wider recognition thanks to first second books who just released his debut graphic novel, broxo. By the end, both characters and readers have had a workout. Star wars doodles book by zack giallongo illustrator 1. It will be called zora, i hope, and it will detail zora and broxos adventures after they have left the isolation of peryton peak. My original graphic novel about teenage barbarians and zombies, broxo. Broxo by zack giallongo, 97815964355, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The official home of zack giallongo a cartoonist working.
Giallongo s broxo is even ranked above the wildly popular the walking dead, vol. Broxo of zack giallongos broxo is not the main character of his own book. He also likes cheese, bowling, and writing in the third person. Zora is hoping to return to her clan with news that the.
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