Otherworld Barbara
Otherworld Barbara by Moto Hagio is an illustrated volume published by Fantagraphics Books in 2016, featuring 377 pages in English. This work introduces readers to Tokio, who discovers a phantom island named Barbara, intertwining his journey with a cast of intriguing characters, including a missing geneticist and an eccentric clergyman. The narrative explores a blend of horror and science fiction, presenting a unique perspective on paranormal phenomena through the lens of complex relationships.
In this edition, readers will encounter a rich tapestry of stories that delve into themes of youth, loss, and the supernatural. The book presents a sci-fi explanation for the seemingly random events surrounding Tokio and the inhabitants of Barbara, offering a thoughtful exploration of their interconnected lives. With its blend of literary elements and manga artistry, Otherworld Barbara invites readers to engage with its multifaceted narrative and the intricate dynamics among its characters.
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Fantagraphics Books is proud to present the first volume (of two) of Moto Hagio’s Otherworld Barbara, in which Tokio discovers a phantom island named Barbara. Then there’s a mysterious and missing geneticist, an eccentric clergyman, a grieving grandmother granted temporary youth, a psychologist killed by a freak tornado… Hagio offers a sci-fi explanation for these seemingly random paranormal elements, and makes it all matter with believable characters in complex and subtle relationships.This book won the”Nebula Award of Japan” (Nihon SF Taisho Award) in 2006.
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