Woshibai
20 km/h
20 km/h
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20 km/h is an omnibus of meditative vignettes from one of mainland China's most prolific and recognizable yet anonymous new underground cartoonists, exploring abstract inquiries into the absurdity of contemporary life. The stories feature minimalist renderings with existential dread and silent slapstick, combining humor and grace to arrest the mind's eye.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 376 pages
Publication date: 16 May 2023
Publisher: Drawn and Quarterly
A captivating slow-motion drive-by view of a collapsing universe, designed to fit comfortably in the palm of your hand, unfolds before your eyes. Delving into the realm of abstract contemplation, this omnibus of meditative vignettes from one of mainland China's most prolific and recognizable yet anonymous new underground cartoonists of the current generation invites us to ponder the unrelenting absurdity of contemporary life. Each story in 20 km/h delicately dances between pun and poetry, landing somewhere just short of a zen koan. It beckons you to revisit it time and time again, as its meaning unfolds in ever-changing ways.
A nondescript figure awakens from an assembly line of identically fashioned companions, boarding a rowboat bound for the unknown. In a peculiar twist, a man possesses the key to sleep in his hand and utilizes it to seamlessly disappear into his mattress. The moon, plucked from the sky, finds itself served in a vending machine, dispensed as a can of soda. Woshibai's minimalist renderings are a captivating blend of existential dread and silent slapstick, arresting the mind's eye with equal parts humor and grace.
Through these thought-provoking vignettes, Woshibai invites us to reflect on the mysteries of existence, the fleeting nature of time, and the absurdity of everyday life. His art serves as a reminder that even in the face of uncertainty and chaos, there is always room for laughter and contemplation. 20 km/h is a testament to the power of visual storytelling and the ability of art to transcend boundaries and engage the mind in profound ways.
Weight: 584g
Dimension: 142 x 183 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781770466692
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