The revolutionary classic Dutch graphic novel, Iris is now – finally! – available for the first time ever in North America in this beatuifully printed edition from Fantagraphics, featuring a punchy English translation by Laura Watkinson.  Thé Tjong-Khing's artwork exquisitely conveys the psychedelic and pansexual glory of 1968 while simultanesouly conveying the underlying paranoia and anxiety of the era that is woven throughout Lo Hartog Van Banda's story and script.  There are plenty of parallels between 1968 and today, and much food for thought here in addition to the æsthetic glories. Take a peek:

IRIS is HERE!

 

 

 

Posted by on 04 September 09:09 (about 2 months ago)