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Summary: Can a person survive in the Arctic?  If so, then how? Luke Healy tells a fictional tale, based on actual events, that describes just how some expeditions (both experienced and inexperienced) survived in the harsh wintry conditions. Or, in some cases, how many travelers (again, both experienced and inexperienced) could not survive. The story explains the power of the ice and the ramifications of those who don't respect it. It's has often times been said that Mother Nature is not to be trifled with and Healy's graphic novel shows us the awesomeness of our Mother's unyielding force in the Arctic. As you read the tale you will not look at snow the same way again. Reference : Luke Healy (2016). How To Survive in the North. Nobrow Inc. New York. Why I Picked It Up :  Being from the Southwest mountain desert of Texas, snow is often just a once-a-year occurrence, two if we're lucky. So, to deal with the weather conditions and snowy environment of the Arctic...

(Note: I know it's not a graphic novel, which is what I dedicated my blog to, but the subject is about graphic novels and about one of it's most famous creators. So, I included it as one of my reviews.) Summary: "Champion" is a great description of Will Eisner, not because he was the best at graphic novels but because he supported and promoted graphic novels for many decades. He believed in what they could do and what they could become.  He was of the originators who never stopped learning and encouraged others in their works, as well. Eisner believed in the medium and practiced what he preached, so much so, that he worked on his novels up until the day he died. In his book, Paul Levitz gives us the details of Eisner's life and the struggles he faced throughout his career. But, we also learn of Eisner's business sense and he lucrativeness that allowed him to pursue his passions throughout his lifetime, despite those struggles. From his childhood until hi...