Trickster Native American Tales, A Graphic Collection
Trickster Native American Tales, A Graphic Collection by Matt Dembicki is a graphic anthology published by Fulcrum Publishing on July 6, 2016. This edition spans 232 pages and presents a unique blend of Native American folklore and comic artistry, showcasing the diverse representations of tricksters across various cultures. The book highlights the role of the trickster as a cunning figure who disrupts the order of things, often through humor and mischief.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of stories as 24 Native storytellers collaborate with 24 comic artists to bring these tales to life. The narratives range from serious and dramatic to humorous and mischievous, reflecting the multifaceted nature of tricksters in Native American traditions. This collection not only entertains but also serves to reintroduce these cultural tales into contemporary discourse, making it a significant contribution to both young adult fiction and the comics genre.
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2010 Maverick Award winner, 2011 Aesop Prize Winner – Children’s folklore section, and a 2011 Eisner Award Nominee. All cultures have tales of the trickster – a crafty creature or being who uses cunning to get food, steal precious possessions, or simply cause mischief. He disrupts the order of things, often humiliating others and sometimes himself. In Native American traditions, the trickster takes many forms, from coyote or rabbit to raccoon or raven. The first graphic anthology of Native American trickster tales, Trickster brings together Native American folklore and the world of comics. In Trickster, 24 Native storytellers were paired with 24 comic artists, telling cultural tales from across America. Ranging from serious and dramatic to funny and sometimes downright fiendish, these tales bring tricksters back into popular culture.
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