Blankets: A Graphic Novel of Love, Loss, and Discovery

 

Blankets is a graphic novel by Craig Thompson, spanning 624 pages in black and white. Set in the United States, this love story has garnered several international awards in the graphic novel and comics industry.

The narrative, set against the backdrop of a snowy Midwestern winter, follows two brothers growing up in rural isolation and the blossoming romance between two young lovers. It explores themes of security and discovery, playfulness and tragedy, a fall from grace, and the origins of faith. Blankets is a profound and breathtakingly beautiful work.

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Freelance Talents Championship : Semi Finals Details

 

 

Namastey! Everyone. After several rounds and eliminations out of total 311 Authors in inaugural Freelance Talents Writing Championship, I am among the final 4 writers just 2 steps away from the championship. :)

Freelance Talents Championship (2013-14) : Semi Finals Schedule & Rules

Semi Final # 1 : Kapil Chandak vs. Siddhant Shekhar

Semi Final # 2 : Mohit Sharma vs. Rahul Ranjan

*) - Themes - Comedy, Horror, Satire, Mythology, Fantasy, Drama, Science Fiction.

*) - Word Limit - 5000 Words, Minus 5 Penalty per 100 Words Bar.

*) - 5 Bonus-Brownie Points for using 2 or more themes in your entry (*based on Judges, if both authors use multiple genres…better entry in this criteria gets bonus).

*) - Deadline - Midnight 5 August 2013.

*) - More Info on Contest Thread.