--- product_id: 9389686 title: "Here (Pantheon Graphic Library)" price: "6124 som" currency: KGS in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.kg/products/9389686-here-pantheon-graphic-library store_origin: KG region: Kyrgyzstan --- # Here (Pantheon Graphic Library) **Price:** 6124 som **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Here (Pantheon Graphic Library) - **How much does it cost?** 6124 som with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kg](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/9389686-here-pantheon-graphic-library) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Here (Pantheon Graphic Library) [McGuire, Richard] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Here (Pantheon Graphic Library) Review: Brilliant an unlike anything I have ever read - Here is a text unlike anything I have ever "read" and has to be seen to be understood; I unfortunately cannot do justice to describing it as I have not entirely figured out how to describe it. In essence, Here is a graphic novel, wherein each page is a two page spread of the same space shown from the same angle. Each page has a primary backdrop of this space with its year identified, then inserts vignettes of other periods throughout history (and the future) of something else happening in that same space. And through these vignettes, the author is able to comment so much on life, what it means to be human, the importance and meaning of a space, how we all age, love, loss, our habits, and, ultimately, how we are all - in some way - connected through time. There is no narrative in Here, but it is full to the brim with stories. It is non-linear. You could have 5 pages in a row set in 1972, with the main action spanning only a matter of moments - with peeks into other times where something similar (or something irrelevant) were happening in the same space. On the other hand, one page may show 3,000,000,000 BC and the next 1915 and the next 1775. The space itself is the main "character." But through the timestamps, you come to identify other characters and flip back and forth watching their lives progress. Sometimes a vignette covers some detail in the room, to be revealed later by carefully noticing that the time of the setting was the same as something previously glimpsed. It seems every image is extremely deliberate and packed with meaning. Here is driven by subtext and attention to detail - yes, there is some dialogue (sometimes a "conversation" spanning centuries, unbeknownst to the characters shown in the space, but offered clearly clear to the reader), but not such that it is used as the driving vehicle of the text. Spoken word is offered more as a reflection. I could not put this down - when it first arrived I flipped it open and, immediately intrigued by the concept, flipped around a bit. I got home from work and started at page 1. Before I knew it, I was a small chunk of the way through and absolutely needing to attend to something else - I begrudgingly put it down. The next time I picked it up, I did not put it down until it was finished, and I had sufficiently flipped back and forth to get a clear picture. It is a mesmerizing work and it is entirely unlike anything else I know. I have never experienced something where the medium itself plays such a role in the narration, is so defining, and is so unique. There were moments where my jaw dropped out of disappointment of shock at something happening in the space. There were times I would smile as something relatable to my own life was captured. There were moments of deep connection, seeing what life for my parents must have been like (even moments I felt I almost recognized from photos of their youth) or of my more distant ancestors. There were times I chuckled at a clever use of medium by the author, and numerous times I simply had to stop to say "that is brilliant. Simply brilliant." There were revelations, when something was uncovered, or a character reappeared that force deep introspection. The visual medium (and simply, blotchy almost watercolor style artistry) made this a history tangible in ways text alone never could be. And beyond that, given the static viewpoint, the role of perspective, and the way objects appear as different sizes and play with perspective in the space across time, make this a joy to look at and something that makes you want to pay attention to the details. Overall, Here is shockingly powerful and a massively pleasant surprise. It has the emotive force of great art, provided as a collection that I bet will reveal more and more with repeated visits, and which begs to be revisited. It has been a long, long time since something has been so fresh and has so resonated for me. Review: A good representation of time - Minimal words, but the pictures do a great job of telling the story. It felt quite existential for me, but it is a unique perspective on how time works and how connected humans are, all within one room. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #33,679 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #22 in Literary Graphic Novels (Books) #53 in Fantasy Graphic Novels (Books) #55 in Science Fiction Graphic Novels (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (758) | | Dimensions | 6.63 x 1.07 x 9.51 inches | | Edition | 1st | | ISBN-10 | 0375406506 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0375406508 | | Item Weight | 1.9 pounds | | Language | English | | Part of series | Pantheon Graphic Library | | Print length | 304 pages | | Publication date | December 9, 2014 | | Publisher | Pantheon | ## Images ![Here (Pantheon Graphic Library) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71K0qH27hUL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant an unlike anything I have ever read *by C***N on July 20, 2018* Here is a text unlike anything I have ever "read" and has to be seen to be understood; I unfortunately cannot do justice to describing it as I have not entirely figured out how to describe it. In essence, Here is a graphic novel, wherein each page is a two page spread of the same space shown from the same angle. Each page has a primary backdrop of this space with its year identified, then inserts vignettes of other periods throughout history (and the future) of something else happening in that same space. And through these vignettes, the author is able to comment so much on life, what it means to be human, the importance and meaning of a space, how we all age, love, loss, our habits, and, ultimately, how we are all - in some way - connected through time. There is no narrative in Here, but it is full to the brim with stories. It is non-linear. You could have 5 pages in a row set in 1972, with the main action spanning only a matter of moments - with peeks into other times where something similar (or something irrelevant) were happening in the same space. On the other hand, one page may show 3,000,000,000 BC and the next 1915 and the next 1775. The space itself is the main "character." But through the timestamps, you come to identify other characters and flip back and forth watching their lives progress. Sometimes a vignette covers some detail in the room, to be revealed later by carefully noticing that the time of the setting was the same as something previously glimpsed. It seems every image is extremely deliberate and packed with meaning. Here is driven by subtext and attention to detail - yes, there is some dialogue (sometimes a "conversation" spanning centuries, unbeknownst to the characters shown in the space, but offered clearly clear to the reader), but not such that it is used as the driving vehicle of the text. Spoken word is offered more as a reflection. I could not put this down - when it first arrived I flipped it open and, immediately intrigued by the concept, flipped around a bit. I got home from work and started at page 1. Before I knew it, I was a small chunk of the way through and absolutely needing to attend to something else - I begrudgingly put it down. The next time I picked it up, I did not put it down until it was finished, and I had sufficiently flipped back and forth to get a clear picture. It is a mesmerizing work and it is entirely unlike anything else I know. I have never experienced something where the medium itself plays such a role in the narration, is so defining, and is so unique. There were moments where my jaw dropped out of disappointment of shock at something happening in the space. There were times I would smile as something relatable to my own life was captured. There were moments of deep connection, seeing what life for my parents must have been like (even moments I felt I almost recognized from photos of their youth) or of my more distant ancestors. There were times I chuckled at a clever use of medium by the author, and numerous times I simply had to stop to say "that is brilliant. Simply brilliant." There were revelations, when something was uncovered, or a character reappeared that force deep introspection. The visual medium (and simply, blotchy almost watercolor style artistry) made this a history tangible in ways text alone never could be. And beyond that, given the static viewpoint, the role of perspective, and the way objects appear as different sizes and play with perspective in the space across time, make this a joy to look at and something that makes you want to pay attention to the details. Overall, Here is shockingly powerful and a massively pleasant surprise. It has the emotive force of great art, provided as a collection that I bet will reveal more and more with repeated visits, and which begs to be revisited. It has been a long, long time since something has been so fresh and has so resonated for me. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good representation of time *by D***A on November 12, 2025* Minimal words, but the pictures do a great job of telling the story. It felt quite existential for me, but it is a unique perspective on how time works and how connected humans are, all within one room. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth reading *by B***B on December 31, 2015* Good book. Interesting concept. I think it could have been better if the primary pictures were in chronological order and the inset pictures were placed as they currently are with a bit of randomness. The order of the primary pictures would have allowed the reader to see how the flow of time affected the living space better. ## Frequently Bought Together - Here - The Road: A Graphic Novel Adaptation - Final Cut --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.kg/products/9389686-here-pantheon-graphic-library](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/9389686-here-pantheon-graphic-library) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kyrgyzstan* *Store origin: KG* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*