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Nova Graphica
Nova Graphica | Kris Bertin
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More than the stereotypes of lobsters and fiddles, Canada's "ocean playground" of Nova Scotia boasts a vibrant history of ghost stories, folklore, industry, politics, and vibrant Black, Indigenous, LGBTQ and immigrant communities. Home or formerly home to some of Canada's biggest names in comics over the past decades, this anthology brings together more than 15 artists, making Nova Scotia's history come to life through a collection of graphic stories that are spooky, funny and thought-provoking. Nova Scotia and the Maritimes are usually neglected in the study of Canadian history. This anthology will bring offbeat stories from across the province to light in a fun, engaging and irreverent manner. Presenting Nova Scotia history in a graphic format and unique stories that aren't taught in schools, this book will be an approachable, readable collection that appeals to readers of comics and non-fiction alike. Featuring: Emma Fitzgerald, Sara Spike, Rebecca Roher, Paul Hammond, Colleen MacIsaac, Kris Bertin and Alexander Forbes, Sarah Mangle, JJ Steeves, Laura ?eni?s, Sf R. Monster, Sarah Thunder, Vanessa Lent, Rebecca Thomas, Rachel Hill, Jordyn Bochon, Veronica Post, Donald Calabrese.
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My only issue is with the subtitle. This can be accurately described as an anthology, but I think it's a stretch to call it a collection of stories about Nova Scotia history. The selection is a bit too fragmented and subjective for that. Ghost stories plural don't usually enter into the histories I encounter, and a decent percentage of the stories told/illustrated, 1/?

Robotswithpersonality 2/? while they may have a foundation in the past, are addressing current issues that Nova Scotians are facing. I think every story contributed is worthwhile in presenting a viewpoint, an art style, even an important message, but shoe-horning it into the framework of history feels awkward and limiting. I would happily encounter a series of such collections, each from a selection of different author/illustrators. 1w
Robotswithpersonality 3/? Favourites:
The Halifax Infants' Home, for the writing.
With Women in Mind, for the art and colour.
Not Perfect, for the message.
Spryfield Rocking Stone, for the inventive format, talkshow interview between lighthouse and geological feature.
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Robotswithpersonality 4/? I'm very glad the history of Viola Desmond continues to be distributed through various media.
Half Home introduces a fascinating conundrum I'd never heard of before.
Five Sided House presents the standard dichotomy of a good horror short story: the perfect amount of spookyookycreepy makes you want more, but the mood might be lost if the story continued on.
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Robotswithpersonality 5/5 Will definitely be on the look out for other graphic anthologies, it's a great way to be introduced to a number of creators and ideas.

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