{"product_id":"niourkisbn-9781506703695","title":"Niourk","description":"On a post-apocalyptic Earth, where mankind has regressed to a handful of primitive tribes hunting and foraging for a meager, oppressed existence, a lone black child, shunned by other members of his tribe, sets out on an epic journey to what used to be known as New York, land of the gods! Written by Stefan Wul, author of cult favorite \u003ci\u003eFantastic Planet\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by acclaimed French comics artist Olivier Vatine, this unusual hero's journey is a memorable examination of a child's compassion -- and the human race's cruelty.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   • Post-apocalyptic sci-fi from the author of \u003ci\u003eFantastic Planet\u003c\/i\u003e!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   • First time published in English!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   • Inspiring story, phenomenal artwork - European graphic novels at their finest!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   • Discover the mystery of the fate of Planet Earth!Stefan Wul was the \u003ci\u003enom de plume\u003c\/i\u003e of the French science fiction writer Pierre Pairault. He was a dental surgeon, but science fiction was his real passion. Most of his books reflect that, showing a deep knowledge of scientific data. Pairault retired from dental surgery in 1989, but remained active in the French science fiction scene.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe published eleven novels between 1956 and 1959 and a twelfth in 1977. One, \u003ci\u003eLe Temple du Passé\u003c\/i\u003e was translated into English, as \u003ci\u003eThe Temple of the Past\u003c\/i\u003e in 1973. His fame outside of French-speaking countries is instead due to the animated adaptations of two of his novels by the animator and film director René Laloux. \u003ci\u003eOms en série\u003c\/i\u003e, which Laloux filmed in 1973, was translated into English in 2010 and published under the film's title, \u003ci\u003eFantastic Planet\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"Dark Horse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46305315782885,"sku":"NP9781506703695","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781506703695.jpg?v=1730760117","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/niourkisbn-9781506703695","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}