{"product_id":"space-junk-isbn-9781603095433","title":"Space Junk","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn the shattered remnants of a doomed planet, the last shuttles are leaving soon… So why do these misfits want to stay behind?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFaith has a metallic mystery bolted to her head. Hoshi keeps his rage in check with an emotional support chicken. On a dying world where most adults have already left and the remaining kids are training for their turn, these two are starting to wonder “what’s the point?” Gradually, a cluster of lonely souls who’ve spent their lives emotionally adrift are pulled into one another’s orbits as they try to stay in place in a universe that is moving all too quickly. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith \u003ci\u003eSpace Junk\u003c\/i\u003e, the startling imagination of award-winning graphic novelist Julian Hanshaw explores profound questions of past and future, trauma and recovery, staying grounded and taking flight.“These are broken people in a broken world... but so are we. The tenderness that Julian Hanshaw finds for his characters will touch you as deeply as his dystopian sci-fi visuals will haunt your dreams.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e— Moby\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Dazzling, enigmatic, and intimate. Nobody captures the atmosphere of a lonesome summer evening on a semi-abandoned space colony like Julian Hanshaw.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e— Krent Able (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eKane \u0026amp; Able\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eKrent Able’s Big Book of Mischief\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An accumulation of fiery indignities and small moments of beauty brings the dreamlike narrative to an explosive climax and a conclusion that’s both optimistic and satisfying... This lush allegory of defiance and growing up resembles a sci-fi version of Daniel Clowes’s \u003ci\u003eGhost World\u003c\/i\u003e.” \u003cb\u003e— \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“With a dry sense of humor rife with unlikely silver linings, \u003ci\u003eSpace Junk\u003c\/i\u003e explores sitting still in a world moving dangerously fast.” \u003cb\u003e— \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“...a touching graphic novel in which two teenagers find each other amid the wreckage of a discarded planet. The book carries an unspoken environmental message—and potent reminders about the value of community and of putting down roots.” \u003cb\u003e— \u003ci\u003eForeword Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A fresh take on young-adult themes of friendship, family tensions, rebellion, and sexual awakening with the loose threads pulled together with craft, wit and empathy... It ought to attract and satisfy a wide readership.\" \u003cb\u003e— \u003ci\u003eThe Slings \u0026amp; Arrows Graphic Novel Guide\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A unique blend of poignant and thought-provoking story with elements of science fiction and coming-of-age themes makes for a well rounded graphic novel. Julian Hanshaw has created a truly unique and special graphic novel that is worth adding to your book shelf.” \u003cb\u003e— \u003ci\u003eCapes and Tights\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A truly captivating story, and one that touches on everything from space colonization to grief and abandonment... Amid the bright colors and inventive sci-fi designs, Hanshaw uses \u003ci\u003eSpace Junk\u003c\/i\u003e to get at the most universal concept: home, and what it really and truly means.” \u003cb\u003e— \u003ci\u003eAiPT\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eJulian Hanshaw\u003c\/b\u003e won the Observer\/Comica Short Story Award in 2008. His graphic novels with Top Shelf, Self Made Hero, and Jonathan Cape include the Prix Europa–winning \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Pho\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as \u003ci\u003eI’m Never Coming Back, Cloud Hotel, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eFree Pass\u003c\/i\u003e. Julian contributed to \u003ci\u003eHoax: Psychosis Blues \u003c\/i\u003eand also co-edited the anthologies \u003ci\u003eI Feel Machine \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eI Feel Love\u003c\/i\u003e, the former having one of its stories nominated for an Eisner. His graphic novel \u003ci\u003eTim Ginger\u003c\/i\u003e was shortlisted for the British Comic Award and the \u003ci\u003eLA Times\u003c\/i\u003e Book Prize. Julian has animated on BAFTA-winning shows including \u003ci\u003eCharlie \u0026amp; Lola\u003c\/i\u003e. His own animation short film won a Golden Reel Award in Los Angeles. He lives on the south coast of the UK.","brand":"Top Shelf Productions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301369336037,"sku":"NP9781603095433","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781603095433.jpg?v=1767737027","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/space-junk-isbn-9781603095433","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}