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Americana (And the Act of Getting Over It.)

By (author) Luke Healy
Format: Paperback / softback
Language: English
Publisher: Nobrow Ltd, London, United Kingdom
Published: 1st Sep 2020
Dimensions: w 155mm h 225mm d 25mm
Weight: 740g
Interest age: From 16 years
ISBN-10: 1910620610
ISBN-13: 9781910620618
Barcode No: 9781910620618
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The Pacific Crest Trail runs 2660 miles, from California's border with Mexico to Washington's border with Canada. To walk it is to undertake a grueling test of body and spirit... challenge accepted. This intimate, engaging autobiographical work recounts the author's own attempt to walk the length of the USA's west coast. Healy's life-changing journey weaves in and out of reflections on his experiences in America and his development as an artist, navigating both the trail itself and the unique culture of the people who attempt to complete it.

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Healy captures the two greatest appeals of such a venture - the gruelling but addictive torture of the journey and the casual, quick bonding with strangers. * Comics Beat * This is clearly the sort of situation that forces you to come to terms with your personality, your faults, strengths and weaknesses, and [Healy] is frank about this. By describing a relatively short part of his life, Healy leaves us feeling like we know him intimately. It's a real gift to be able to do this, and is a testament to his excellence as a cartoonist. * The Quietus * Join Luke on this must-read whimsical memoir into being the outsider immersed in American life. Americana (And the Act of Getting Over It) is a much-needed break from the typical hiker reads, gear-lists, and trail maps. It's a highly reflective, multi-layered story featuring gorgeous illustrations, tasteful humor, and a colorful cast of characters. It's a highly recommended novel to nature lovers and comic nerds alike. * Outdoor Revolution * What I appreciated about Americana was that it offered a foreigner's perspective of trail life and America as a whole, and that it did so utilizing a medium that is rarely, if ever, used to depict thru-hiking, despite being perfect for it. Thru-hikes are internal journeys, of course, but so much of the experience is about immersing oneself in what is outside, about slowing down and seeing the world in a way that it cannot possibly be seen at the speeds at which we now normally travel. Thru-hiking is a very visual experience, and Healy does a wonderful job of conveying it that way. * The Trek * Beautiful work as always and quite a journey. * @postlopez on Instagram * Luke Healey' graphic novel memoir Americana is a vulnerable example of how being open to the unknown adventure can lead to transformation. A truly remarkable and reflective piece of writing that has the cadence of the hike itself. * @WanderingBookseller on Instagram *