The Hidden River
The Hidden River by Diego Arandojo, published by Fantagraphics Underground in 2023, is a graphic novel that explores the intersection of literature and the occult. This edition, comprising 80 pages, presents a narrative that follows Fausto Dumrauf as he delves into the esoteric world of Buenos Aires, inspired by the earlier work of Argentine author Roberto Arlt. The story intertwines Dumrauf’s investigations into secret societies with the legacies of renowned writers like Leopoldo Lugones and Ernesto Sabato, creating a rich tapestry of anecdotes and hidden connections.
Readers will find a compelling exploration of the mysteries surrounding the Río de la Plata, where the waters are said to possess transformative properties. As Dumrauf navigates through the shadows of the city, he uncovers a complex web of occultists and their secrets. The dark, intricate illustrations by Jorge Fantoni enhance the narrative, inviting readers to trace their own paths through the conspiracies and revelations presented in this unique graphic novel. The Hidden River offers a thought-provoking journey into the realms of the supernatural and literary history.
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In 1920, Argentine author Roberto Arlt, while first developing his own quest as a writer, published an essay on his uneasy experiences with esoteric groups in Buenos Aires. Diego Arandojo and Jorge Fantoni’s graphic novel The Hidden River tells the story of Fausto Dumrauf who, many decades later continues Ault’s work, following in the footsteps if internationally renowned writers such as Leopoldo Lugones and Ernesto Sabatom, who also studied the esoteric classics and frequented secret societies. Dumrauf investigates and collects disparate anecdotes of secret societies, connecting strands of a plot hidden in the shadow of the great South American city, that extend out to entangle some of the most notable occultists of the 20th century.
Dumrauf’s research forms cartography of a hidden river on the Río de la Plata, whose waters can cure or madden, depending on the drinker. Will he reveal mysteries of the cosmos, or simply the weakness of his aging mind and body? The dark swirls of Jorge Fantoni’s illustration depict the topography of Diego Arandojo’s story like a relief map. Unfold and trace your own journey into the conspiracies.
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