Sergio toppi, first edition abebooks passion for books. The collector is toppi s longestrunning original series, w translated into english for the first time since its debut in 1984. A set of tales inspired by the arabian nights by european comics master sergio toppi, exploring a barbaric society where the supernatural is the only remedy to injustice, as sharazde, captive to a cruel and despotic king, must each night spin tales. I wasnt familiar with toppi before, but i look forward to. The 2nd book in a series of seven collecting the work of italian artist sergio toppi. Set against the backdrop of late 19thcentury colonialism, the collector is a delightful, swashbuckling adventure. The second volume, north america, contains eleven tales set in historical periods within the early united states, canada, and alaska, all presented in english for the first time, previously collected as colt frontier, naugatuck 1757, and blues. The collector by toppi, sergio author hardcover 2014 sergio toppi on. So heres hoping archaia publishes releases some more toppi books. The image reproduction is superb, printed on large, thick, glossy pages, with hard covers. The collected toppi comic read the collected toppi comic.
The collector kindle edition by toppi, sergio, toppi, sergio, toppi, sergio. This collects his stories taking place in north america, most in the old west. The collector by sergio toppi 20141014 by sergio toppi. He is at home in the salons of paris as he is in the jungles of borneo.
Sergio toppi was in italian artist born in milan, italy. He last worked with the french publisher mosquito, with which he made 22 books since 1994. Apr 19, 2016 unlike most of the western genre, toppi s collector confronts colonialism and sides with the invaded people rather than with colonizers. The collector by sergio toppi, 9781936393848, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The main reason that it really intrigued me was that almost every time i looked at it, it was sold out. Far from the auction halls of the elite, the collector seeks out rare and mysterious artifacts across the world. The collector by rebecca taylor and sergio toppi 2014. Buy the collector by sergio toppi illustrator online at alibris. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the collector. Buy the collector toppi, sergio author hardcover 2014 by sergio toppi isbn.
If youre reading this, chances are good that you already love his work and just need to buy this collection. Get free shipping on the collector by sergio toppi, from. The collector book by sergio toppi official publisher page. The collector by toppi, sergio author hardcover 2014. Presenting the second in a sevenvolume library of works by master illustrator sergio toppi. Set against the backdrop of late 19thcentury colonialism, the collector is a delightful, swashbuckling adventure by a master of european comic books sergio. Buy the collector by sergio toppi with free delivery. If you like any of the artistsfilmmakers ive mentioned, or movies like dead man this book is. Sergio toppi, principal influence on the likes of sean gordon murphy, simone. Buy the collector 01 by sergio toppi, sergio toppi, rebecca taylor isbn.
Another stunning collection of translated sergio toppi material, the. Sergio toppi has 122 books on goodreads with 31 ratings. It seemed to be this mysterious book that was hard to find and rare, so of course i had to have it. Shop amongst our popular books, including 33, primordial tarot, the collected toppi vol. The collector by sergio toppi goodreads share book. While the stories are relatively simple and fun, the pull of this book for me was the artwork. The collector is toppi s longestrunning original series, now translated into english for the first time since its debut in 1984. The collector is toppis longestrunning original series, now translated into english for the first time since its debut in 1984. And just the kind of book to announce at book expo america. The collector the collector comic book hc by sergio. The collector book by sergio toppi official publisher. Sergio toppis the collector, collected in english after thirty years. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The collector by italian artist sergio toppi is a collection of five graphic stories about a mysterious colonial character thats a cross between indiana jones and clint eastwood. It is now available, for the first time, in english. With the feel of a spaghetti western, the collector follows the main character on his various adventures obtaining objects for his collection he travels everywhere, from the states, to afghanistan to tibet in his searches he gets into quite a bit of trouble along the way but somehow always manages to emerge, although not always unscathed archaia has published the firstwith the feel of a. Toppi made his debut in the illustration world working for the renowned italian publisher utet, and collaborated to several advertisement campaigns in 1966 he finished his first comic strip for il corriere dei piccoli the childrens gazette, written by carlo triberti. But beware, a man who comes into possession of such items does not hesitate to use any means without scruple. Please like and share this video so more people can learn about sergio toppi. Presenting the first in a sevenvolume library of works by master illustrator sergio toppi. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Sergio toppi 11 october 1932 21 august 2012 was an italian illustrator and comics author career. Set against the backdrop of late nineteenth century colonialism, presents the tale of the collector, a man who seeks out rare and mysterious artifacts across the world.
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