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The End of Summer Paperback – October 15, 2016

by Tillie Walden (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 82 ratings
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In a secluded castle, at the beginning of a winter that is predicted to last for three years, Lars is battling illness and boredom. He passes the time with his siblings and his giant cat, Nemo, as secrets are revealed and tensions within the family begin to simmer...

Tillie Walden's classic debut graphic novel returns in this special edition that includes the new prequel story, 'Lars & Nemo'.
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  1. Part of Series
    The End of Summer
  2. Print length
    108 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Avery Hill Publishing
  5. Publication date
    October 15, 2016
  6. Dimensions
    8.12 x 0.25 x 11.6 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1910395269
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1910395264
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"An epic tale that not only rewards repeated reads but demands it. Excellent and highly recommended." -- Richard Bruton, Forbidden Planet International

"Tillie Walden, who is poised to be one of the hottest cartoonists of 2016, after an already spectacular 2015." -- Heidi MacDonald, Comics Beat

"A creator who's half my age and twice as talented as I'll ever be, Tillie Walden is the master of gorgeously melancholy dreamscapes." - Brian K. Vaughan, writer of 'Saga' and 'Y: The Last Man'.

About the Author

A cartoonist and illustrator from Austin, TX born in 1996. Tillie's first book was published at the age of 18 by UK publishers Avery Hill. She has since made two further books with them, been nominated for an Eisner and won two Ignatz Awards. All in the space of 18 months. A graduate of the Center for Cartoon Studies. Tillie likes cats, architecture, daylight and manga. She doesn't like flowers, nighttime, loud music, or superhero comics. She has a major graphic novel coming out from First Second in Fall 2017.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Avery Hill Publishing; 2nd edition (October 15, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 108 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1910395269
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1910395264
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.12 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.12 x 0.25 x 11.6 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 82 ratings

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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anon
5.0 out of 5 stars i love this book with all my heart.
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2019
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and that is all i have to say.
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Stephen R. Bissette
5.0 out of 5 stars Maja, Lars, and Nemo Face an Epic Winter in Debut Graphic Novel END OF SUMMER, Highly Recommended Fey Gothic Gem
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2016
All the classical tropes of a coming-of-age Gothic (in the 18th-19th century traditions, in fact) are here: a vast, secluded castle-like estate; extreme weather closing in (a three-year winter!), adding to that isolation; twin siblings, Maja and her sickly brother Lars; a protective family only adding to the suffocating emotional pressure-cooker slowly building metaphoric steam. Oh, and there's one key element apart from the Gothic tradition: a giant feline, Nemo, Lars' devoted companion and familiar. Out of this, Tillie Walden crafts something quite tender, fragile, and jewel-like, a fragility enhanced by its darker facets, and it's a remarkable graphic novel debut on any terms. Though they're light years apart, I'd recommend THE END OF SUMMER to those who love Shirley Jackson's 1962 novel WE HAVE ALWAYS LIVED IN THE CASTLE: methinks Merricat, Constance, and always-ailing Uncle Julian would find much in common with Maja and Lars. Recommended, best experienced sans false expectations because this is a flower of a book, its tenor and temper quite ephmeral and elusive.
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Steven
5.0 out of 5 stars What a debut! Tillie hits the ground running with ...
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2018
What a debut! Tillie hits the ground running with this grand, epic tale of a family
trapped in a snowbound castle.
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sshhh
5.0 out of 5 stars A feverish winter's dream
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2016
A feverish winter's dream of a book. Beautiful and enigmatic and ominous, it sucks you in and locks you in with the characters, inside a vast ornate castle, awaiting the coming of winter and whatever it brings. The art is stunningly glorious - the perfectly rendered architecture is dizzying and beautiful, so it's not a bad castle to find yourself locked in. Plus, there is a giant cat.
Get it. It's good.
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Ricky
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2018
Great book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Impressive debut work
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2016
Expertly weaves elegance, playfulness, and mystery throughout the finely detailed hallways of the story's setting. I love how the scale of the characters and setting interact, helping me to feel more claustrophobic as the details of the complicated relationships emerge.
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Angela Boyle
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Contrasts
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2016
This sprawling book somehow makes you claustrophobic and agorophobic. The story is impressive and frightening. The characters are strong and weak. For such a tiny book, it contains a broad depth.
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Blue Kabuki
3.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, imaginative, confusing
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2019
I wanted to really love this book. The art is totally my aesthetic--sketchy, ethereal, yet with gorgeous architectural details that lend a structure for the vagueness to hang onto. The problem, though, is that the plot lacks that same underlying structure. I am not a reader who needs everything to be explained, but there is a difference between leaving gaps for the reader to fill in, and being unclear about what is happening. The characters are difficult to tell apart to the extent that I'm sometimes not sure who is doing or saying what. The world and story have the glimmers of something truly astounding--but they needed to be a bit more grounded for the magic to shine through. It's a beautiful book--I just wish I knew what happened.
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MS DP DUPIN
5.0 out of 5 stars Good condition
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 22, 2024
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Bought as present . Arrived in good condition. Good price. Recipient was very pleased.
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Vodyanoi
4.0 out of 5 stars Great start
Reviewed in Germany on May 4, 2021
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Even tho I feel like it's almost the weakest work of this author, "almost".
It's still such a strong start in her career, worth reading.
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Dordy Desmornes
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Canada on February 17, 2018
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Thanks
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sarammur
5.0 out of 5 stars sarammur
Reviewed in Spain on March 17, 2019
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perfecto estado
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Oruha29
5.0 out of 5 stars Walden never disappoints
Reviewed in Italy on February 22, 2019
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I almost have Walden's whole bibliography, and this comic too is a true work of art. A couple scenes are a bit confusing, but overall the whole product is awesome, as are all of Walden's works.
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