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The Magic Fish, pg. 1

Location: The Others
Artist: Trung Le Nguyen (All)

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Location: The Others
Title: The Magic Fish, pg. 1*
Artist:  Trung Le Nguyen (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Interior Page
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 298
Likes on CAF: 20
Comments: 14
Added to Site: 7/9/2024

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There was already tremendous buzz around this excellent graphic novel by the time I got around to reading it, and I was not disappointed. Trung Le Nguyen weaves a complex story out of the elements of his life, including myth, immigration, and identity. The result is absolutely captivating. A great read for the whole family.

I was very pleased to pick up this opening page, with it's themes of travel and duality of place, which were a constant in my life for many years.

In terms of the artwork - it's absolutely sublime. In person these pages are delicate and precise. Trung is represented by Sean at Athenaeum Comic Art, and has also been producing some amazing commissions.

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Eranga Devasurendra Member Since 2020
1    
Posted On 7/9/2024

That's gorgeous and so well thought out. I'm not familar with the source material but based on this page alone, I'm adding it to my reading list.

James S Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 7/9/2024

Lovely and now I want to read it!

JN 80 Member Since 2016
1    
Posted On 7/9/2024

Troi oi. A Nguyen win situation 

André . Member Since 2015
1    
Posted On 7/9/2024

I'm digging the chunky inks in the bottom panel - looks like a beautiful coloring book. 

Mark V Member Since 2021
1    
Posted On 7/9/2024

Nguyen has a lovely line. Graceful and elegant rendering well suited to the subject matter. Congrats!

Rick W Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 7/9/2024

Such pleasant imagery!

Fisch  Benz Member Since 2019
1    
Posted On 7/9/2024

Ethereal and dreamy!

Marcus Wai Member Since 2005
2    
Posted On 7/9/2024

I've tried to leave it all behind me
But I woke up and the page was beside me
And the book believes it so I guess it's true
Some feelings, they can travel too
Oh there it is Le Nguyen, sitting on my desk
Magic’s hard to catch my Fish
I scramble for the life of change

You're always on my mind
You're always on my mind

And I never minded being meant to go
Then something wrote from me and I wanted dual homes
To be there for art
But even closer to you, you’ll see the fairy art
And now I'm reaching out with every note in inks
And I hope magic who flew on some pacific Nguyen
Wraps itself around you with flowers everywhere
Tells you that I miss you as a Fish that’s here to there

Ben H Member Since 2007
1    
Posted On 7/9/2024

Absolute beauty!

Ruben DaCollector Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 7/10/2024

It's always great to read something getting a lot of buzz and find out that the buzz was well deserved!

Paul P Spiderversity Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 7/10/2024

A really lovely page, congrats!

Tyler T Member Since 2020
1    
Posted On 7/12/2024

This is a really interesting and beautiful piece! Makes it even better that it holds some personal meaning to you.

Brian Norton Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 7/13/2024

not familar with this but looks interesting, will give it a try. this page is like the Alpha and Omega of life in three panels.

K Gearon Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 7/17/2024

Those lines...less is more approach that's a lot easier to say than pull off.  Definitely pulls you in...and makes ME want to keep reading.  I gotta look into it!  Great looking page, man, congrats!

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