Kabuki: Circle of Blood
by David Mack
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Read in January, 2003
David Mack really made me wonder, where have I been in my previous life? Where did those precious time go? Why did I always waste such productive time to develop my skill?
As a struggling-amateur-comic artist-wannabe, this superb book was like a slap in my face. He created this divinely wonderful book as a dissertation in order to graduate from his art college, when he was still 22!!! Artistically drawn in B/W, with stunning accuracy in human anatomy, this book is like a radiant treasure before...more
As a struggling-amateur-comic artist-wannabe, this superb book was like a slap in my face. He created this divinely wonderful book as a dissertation in order to graduate from his art college, when he was still 22!!! Artistically drawn in B/W, with stunning accuracy in human anatomy, this book is like a radiant treasure before...more
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I was glad I didn't read this one first. The series is SO GOOD later on, but it makes sense it would take the artist a while to build up steam. This was interesting for completists, but compared to the stuff that comes later it doesn't hold up.
It's mostly engaging from an acadmic perspective. More than once he takes two pages to gloss over a story arc that other comics would take years to cover. Like how The first two seasons of The OC were. Really? Kai infiltrated the Noh? Oh wait it's ove...more
It's mostly engaging from an acadmic perspective. More than once he takes two pages to gloss over a story arc that other comics would take years to cover. Like how The first two seasons of The OC were. Really? Kai infiltrated the Noh? Oh wait it's ove...more
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I have friends who are Kabuki fans, so the series came with high recommendations. I wish I was more excited by this, but other than elements of Japanese mythology, history, politics, and culture, I found myself unimpressed with the story itself - rather run of the mill, with nothing new to bring to the table. I'm also not fond of the art in this volume; it skirts dangerously close to Patrick Nagel (whom I loathe) here and there, though occasionally there's a wonderful Aubrey Beardsley touch. Hav...more
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Read in December, 2007
The first of the Kabuki series, this book is definitely the bloodiest and most sexually charged of the entire series. It almost seems like Mack had to get this one out of his system so that he could get to the more intellectual, experimental, playful stuff he's doing now. I enjoy reading Circle of Blood for the story, but the black and white comic art style Mack uses for this book disappoints me after having gotten used to his newer, more eclectic style.
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Read in January, 2000
this book had a huge influence on me when i first read it; it's a huge part of why i decided to make a career in graphic design. it's so beautifully illustrated, and the artwork only gets better as they go along. and on top of being a masterpiece of graphic design, it has a spectacular story line as well. i've been waiting for years for this to be made into a movie, and i'm still at odds with myself as to whether or not that would be a good thing.
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I don't know what to say. Many, many people whose opinions I respect love this book. I tried over the course of four years to get through it. I'd eventually become disgusted with it and throw it back into my to-read pile. A few months later I'd pick it up again. Repeat ad nauseam. Never made it more than 1/3 through the book. My loss, I suppose.
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This is the first arc of the Kabuki series. Drawn in a B/W film noir style with a Japanese feel, we meet a special agent who comes to the realization that she no longer wishes to be a pawn for the government. Mayhem ensues. If you read no other graphic novels, read Kabuki. The stories are intricate and the art keeps getting better.
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Read in April, 2008
At first you have to be suspicious of a white guy writing about Japanese women (especially if they have Asian wives). But this was actually fascinating. Maybe a little typical,n which was why I only gave it three stars, but the formula still works for me enough to enjoy it. It also works enough for me to start reading part 2.
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oh. my. god.
this masterwork was a college senior thesis? it's pure genius! the way that mack makes me feel so empathetic towards a psychopathic ninja assassin is quite remarkable.
this masterwork was a college senior thesis? it's pure genius! the way that mack makes me feel so empathetic towards a psychopathic ninja assassin is quite remarkable.
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If you want to see some tough chicks kick ass and take no prisoners, than this is the place to go. And hey, David Mack's from KY - he might even still be living here!
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Read in April, 2008
I am currently NOT feeling the connnnnstant exposition. Get to the damn story. Help, Lianne! Tell me why I want to keep reading.
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Read in January, 2002
These graphic novels are amazingly creative. Beautiful, poetic, action-packed, original...
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Amazing art, solid story. David Mack is easily one of my favorites graphic novelists.
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Read in January, 1998
loaned to Kevin 8/10 (returned)
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