{"product_id":"the-exile-9781736860526","title":"The Exile","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe Exile is a 2023 MoCCAArtsFest Award of Excellence Recipient, a remarkable decades-spanning epic that depicts the Viking age in all of its conflict, turmoil, and social structure. Erik Kriek's art is alternately breezy and gritty, with a limited palette illustration style reminiscent of the great three-color illustrators of the 1940s and 50s. The book is praised for its beautiful and eerie collection, filled with betrayals, revenge, and exceptional visual storytelling. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 192 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 28 February 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Living the Line LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter seven years of exile, Hallstein Thordsson returns home to Iceland, only to find that old wounds haven't healed. His stepmother Solveig and his half-brother Ottar are besieged by wood thieves, directed by her unwelcome suitor, Einar. The Exile's presence disrupts the delicate balance and threatens to tip all of Iceland into violence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA remarkable decades-spanning epic, Erik Kriek's The Exile is equal parts action \"Western\" and family drama, with a surprising story of violence and consequences at its core. Told in a naturalistic modern style but with tremendous fidelity to the historical period in which it is set, The Exile depicts the Viking age in all of its conflict, turmoil, and social structure, with every detail depicted vividly on the page.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHailing from the Netherlands, Kriek is an internationally decorated illustrator known for his work on In the Pines (2015) and Gutsman. Lushly told with gorgeous traditionally drawn brush work and a limited palette illustration style reminiscent of the great three-color illustrators of the 1940s and 50s, Kriek's art is alternately breezy and gritty, but always stunning, whether he's depicting a full-blown Viking battle or a wearying sea voyage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for Erik Kriek's In the Pines: Murder Ballads (2018) - \"A beautiful and eerie collection, filled with betrayals, revenge, and exceptional visual storytelling.\" - Publishers Weekly \"Krieks work is so lyrical and innate in its study of violence and human nature.\" - Carl Doherty, Shelf Abuse \"A stylish first outing.\" - Bookmunch \"Disturbing, macabre, yet beautiful and is likely to appeal to fans of shows like Twin Peaks and Hannibal, which are known for blending stunning visuals with dark, psychological themes.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 822g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 206 x 283 x 19 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781736860526\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Erik Kriek","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44126063067386,"sku":"9781736860526","price":26.34,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1679471599565_book_937b2a1a-113d-4164-994e-3ef720d00fa8.jpg?v=1679772694","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-exile-9781736860526","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}