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THE BIRTHDAY RIOTS
Nabiel Kanan
It is a time of upheaval and civil unrest, but for Max Collins life is sweet. As campaign advisor to London mayoral candidate Thom Conran, he can always escape the pressures of the political arena and London city life to his country retreat. There he can enjoy life and watch the world go by, far from the madding crowd.
But when his errant daughter, whose fifteenth birthday is imminent, becomes embroiled in the politics of change that is sweeping the nation, when the problems show up literally right in his own backyard, Max’s true colors begin to surface as he becomes torn between his current political allegiances and his more radical past.
And all the while, the madding crowd is getting closer.
"Compelling reading. Grade: A. Kanan's dialogue is particularly strong, Grade:A. Kanan has the ability to show all sides of an issue sympathetically and a sharp, detailed eye and ear for his characters. Grade:A. I couldn't put this book down-a real page turner. Grade:A."-Panel of retailers, Comics Buyers Guide
"Prime example of a talented comics creator successfully tackling a story atypical for the medium."- Booklist
"Tells a compelling story of family ties, political intrigue and changing ideologies"
-Bill Radford, Knight-Ridder Papers
"An accomplished stylist, Kanan can, with a raised eyebrow or crossed leg, conjure up genuine sensuality."- Washington Post
6x9, 64pp., B&W, clothbound, $14.95; SALE! $5
ISBN 1-56163-299-6
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	LOST GIRL Nabiel Kanan ComicsLit is proud to welcome English artist Nabiel Kanan, noted for Exit, in his latest endeavor, a novel about a young girl, close to womanhood, on vacation with her family who meets another somewhat older one who is on her own. Free-spirited, mysterious, even possibly dangerous, her new acquaintance is fascinating and her rebellious ways alluring, yet she remains frustratingly elusive. Already in Exit, one could see Kanan’s powerful use of simple blacks to evoke drama and atmosphere. This book will prove hard to put down!
	Press Raves: “Kanan’s drawing style effectively conveys the vagueness of Beth’s life and the ambiguity surrounding her mysterious friend.” Booklist “The ending may be its greatest weakness-or its most fascinating element.” Maggie Thompson-Comics Buyer’s Guide “A surprisingly complex mystery often advanced by Kanan’s smart cinematic frames.” Kirkus Reviews "A storyteller and stylist to watch." Library Journal 6x9, 96pp., B&W, trade pb.: $9.95; SALE! $3 ISBN 1-56163-229-5; mature audiences
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	THE DROWNERS #1 Nabiel Kanan The Drowners tells the tale of billionaire media tycoon, James Quinn, who has built an empire so powerful it changes the lives of all those caught in its orbit. But when this empire begins to show signs of cracking, so does Quinn's veneer of invincibility, as dark secrets from his past begin to emerge. Not least of which is his possible involvement in the drowning years earlier of a mysterious young woman, whose presence is still felt. Comic book, B&W, $2.95
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	THE DROWNERS #2 Nabiel Kanan Comic book, B&W, $2.95


	NOW & THEN Nabiel Kanan Now & Then tells the bittersweet story of a man vacationing with his family at a British coastal resort, whose chance encounter with an old amusement sideshow character rekindles memories he thought had long faded away, but which now threaten to destablilise his tranquil life. Also in this issue, Crock'n'Roll is Nabiel Kanan's previously unseen satire on the music scene of the late 1980's! The Smiths, Kylie, The Primitives and even The The. They all get a look in! And to round off the issue we have One Page Wonders; four single page stories by Kanan. From the autobiography of 'Deadline' to the trompe l'oeil of 'Fallen Angel', these one-pagers showcase a range of styles and tone. Comic book, B&W, $2.95
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