Ape GN (1986 Catalan) comic books

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1st printing. Written by Silverio Pisu, plus a preface by Renata Pisu. Art and cover by Milo Manara. Translated by Jeff Lisle. Italian comics artists Manara and Pisu present a retelling of the ancient Chinese myth of the Monkey King, based on Arthur Waley's popular translation The Monkey. The Monkey challenges Heaven itself, out of simple boredom and a desire for immortality. Includes a scholarly discourse on the history and origins of the myth, which also inspired the great Chinese novel Journey to the West. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 88 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $10.95. Cover price $10.95.