Weathercraft

For those unfamiliar with the Frank series here's the basic idea... The stories are wordless and take place in a dreamlike world inhabited by a cast of strange characters, each one being a unique archetype (see the back cover for a brief description of each). FRANK is a cat/mouse-like anthropomorph, who is typically the central character. In Weathercraft, Man Hog is the star and Frank is a background character.... I have long been a fan of this series and my appreciation for Jim Woodring's draftsmanship and depth of storytelling continues to grow. Before actually reading Weathercraft, I was lucky enough to attend a book signing event where Jim Woodring gave a slide show presentation on his art. In response to a question during the Q&A he spoke at length about the meaning of a scene in the middle of the story where Man Hog sees a series of weird visions (or tableaus). I won't go into detail on what he said, but what he demonstrated is that far more thought and meaning is embedded in this story than the casual observer will realize. I have since bought and read Weathercraft. I read it closely and slowly. Then again.... and now three times, taking 45 minutes to an hour each reading. If you wanted to, you could read this story in ten minutes. But did you look at the creatures dressed as royalty, did you notice how their manipulations from afar affected Man Hog? Did you see that creature in the background? Did you notice the clues, the relationships, the recurring symbols, the causes and effects...? Sure, there are plenty of funny and cute and simple scenes in Weathercraft, but much like the films of Stanley Kubrick or David Lynch, readers willing to really delve deep will find this to be a rich work, executed with meticulous technical skill.

As usual; The frank series only spawns confusion that points us towards The elemental Zen, Not The zen of monks & temples ( ? )

The more you reread it the more you see. What a fantastic and beautiful book. Spiritual scary and funny with dazzling art. Wow Just wow.

This is one of my favorite comics of all time. Woodring's work isn't so weird as all that - only the FORMS have changed, the essence is the same as our reality, which is to say, the reality. It is another wrinkle in the mind of god. Whatever we can imagine must be. Weathercraft is at once entirely familiar and utterly alien, owing to Woodring's imaginative forms disguising things we would otherwise immediately recognize. Manhog goes through one cycle, hits the top, and returns to the beginning. What fun!

This was really great, I loved everything about this book. This guy Woodring must be a genius, because for a comic with no words its pretty much just as good as any other comic that i loved. The imagery in this book is so stylish and original, plus the storytelling is impeccable. I am a big fan of good comics and this is one of the most creative comics i've ever read. I look forward to checking out other releases by Jim Woodring.

Book is brand new and beautiful.

Woodring is magnificent, a treasure. Life as seen through another's eyes! This book is accomplished with nominal language, unsurpassed linework and visionary perspective!

woodring has yet to disappoint.

Story is very interesting and even romantic. Book itself is well crafted and printed. You can never miss this book if you like Jim Woodring.

Excelente

Woodring is the king of this uniquely crafted work, the result of infinite patience and craftsmanship, and shot through with a haunting weirdness that unsettles and delights in equal measure.

Jim Woodring adds paper,pen and ink to the list of mind-altering substances.The finest,let it read you thoroughly. Woodring,not even once.

Purchased New, not used but came with stain on front cover and scuff on back cover. (See photos)