Afternoon at McBurger's / Ana Galva�n ; translated from Spanish by Jamie Richards.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Galvañ, Ana, 1975- author, illustrator.

Contributor:

Richards, Jamie, translator.

Standardized Title:

Tarde en McBurger's. English

Language:

English

Spanish

Subjects (All):

Future, The--Comic books, strips, etc.

Future, The.

Friendship--Comic books, strips, etc.

Friendship.

Fast food restaurants--Comic books, strips, etc.

Fast food restaurants.

Hamburgers--Comic books, strips, etc.

Hamburgers.

Adolescence--Comic books, strips, etc.

Adolescence.

Science fiction comic books, strips, etc.

Genre:

Science fiction comics.

Comics (Graphic works)

Graphic novels.

Novellas.

Fiction.

Physical Description:

1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Seattle, Washington : Fantagraphics Books, [2021]

Summary:

"A science-fiction graphic novella grounded in a familiar experience for most: spending an afternoon with our best pals over a burger and fries. But this joint has something more special than a Happy Meal: the "Once Party" menu. The "Once Party" menu, for ages 11 and up, can only be ordered once (of course). But there's a catch: not everyone who does gets the special prize. Those who do, go to a room where they can view five minutes of one of three moments in their future. Galvan manages to create a vivid world that is both a recognizable and alien depiction of adolescence. There are mean girls, and fast food, and BFFs with crappy older brothers, as well as familiar hints of 1990s design and fashion. Yet, it's also rife with futuristic flourishes like little robotic eggs that walk and talk, like anthropomorphic Alexas. At its heart, however, Afternoon at McBurger's is a timeless story about friendship and innocence and the discoveries of adolescence (both good and bad), with layers to be revealed only through multiple readings. And Galvan's visual style, anchored by a mastery of pastel and primary colors, will make you want to do so immediately"-- Amazon.com

"A group of girls turning eleven cross a threshold in their lives with a bang! Once party! It's not easy seeing your future in the palm of your hand!" Page [4] of cover.

Notes:

English translation of: Tarde en McBurger�s.

ISBN:

9781683964841

1683964845

OCLC:

1241070849

Publisher Number:

99989456600