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I’ve been a fan of the Flight series of graphic novels since I first laid eyes and hands on them. I’ve written about my thoughts on some of the stories contained inside the books in “Taking FLIGHT” and named Flight, Volume Five one of My Best Graphic Novels of 2008. And it still holds up well. As we look forward to Flight, Volume Seven (see a sneak peak at the cover art here), we’re offering you a chance to win a complete Flight library!
If you’re a fan of graphic novels or graphic storytelling, this kind of collection should sit squarely on your “want” list. Inside of each Flight volume are stories from some of the hottest up-and-coming animators as well as some established pros. Some stories are serialized and run over multiple books, while others are self-contained. You’ll see stories that thrill you, that touch you, that make you laugh, and a few that might make you cry. In short, these are the best collections of graphic storytelling you’re going to find.
Anywhere.
Period.
Regardless of whether you win this set or not, I will urge you once again (and not for the last time) to give this series a read. But, as we’re giving you the weekend to make a run at it, why not try to win them first, right? Good luck!
Be sure to register now to win on our Holiday Extravaganza sign-up page:
Here’s a little more information about today’s prize pack:
Flight, Volume One
by Kazu Kibuishi
Originally published by Image Comics in 2004, Flight, Volume One launched this graphic novel series with a resounding bang. Since then the Flight series has steadily increased in popularity-and now all of the Flight backlist will be coming to Villard!
Flight, Volume One received a great boost when graphic novel hero Scott McCloud praised the quality and artistry of the book in an afterward entitled THE YEAR COMICS TOOK FLIGHT. Little could readers know at the time how prophetic McCloud’s words would prove to be.
Authors included in Flight, Volume One are: Bengal, Bill Mudron, Catia Chien, Chris Appelhans, Clio Chiang, Derek Kirk Kim, Dylan Meconis, Enrico Casarosa, Erika Moen, Hope Larson, Jacob Magraw-Mickelson, Jake Parker, Jen Wang, Joel Carroll, Kazu Kibuishi, Khang Le, Neil Babra, Philip Craven, Rad Sechrist, and Vera Brosgol.
“Regardless of where it’s shelved, this book belongs in every library.”
–Library Journal on Flight, Volume One
Flight, Volume Two
by Kazu Kibuishi
The graphic novel anthology that solidified the stature of the FLIGHT series as one of the most thoughtful, beautifully rendered works in the field.
Authors contributing to Flight, Volume Two include: Michel Gagne, Doug TenNapel, Catia Chen, Jake Parker, Sonny Liew, Khang Le, Neil Babra, Don Hertzfeldt, Jen Wang, Kazu Kibuishi, Hope Larsen, Becky Cloonan, Matthew Woodson, Kean Soo, Phil Craven, Rodolphe Guenoden, Doug Holgate, Rad Sechrist, Justin Ridge, Herval, Bannister, Clio Chang, Ryan Sias, Johane Matte, Jeff Smith, Giuseppe Ferrario, Ben Hatke, Amy Kim Ganter, Joana Carneiro, Kness, Richard Pose, and Vera Brosgol.
“The sheer force of creative energy on display is impressive.”
–Publishers Weekly, on Flight, Volume Two (starred review)
Flight Volume Three
by Kazu Kibuishi
Another amazing collection of stories by today’s hottest animators, including: Chris Appelhans, Matthew Armstrong, Neil Babra, Bannister, Chuck BB, Catia Chien, Tony Cliff, Becky Cloonan, Phil Craven, Matthew Forsythe, Alex Fuentes, Michel Gagne, Rodolphe Guenoden, Steve Hamaker, Paul Harmon, Ben Hatke, Azad Injejikian, Kazu Kibuishi, Khang Le, Reagan Lodge, Johane Matte, Bill Plympton, Dave Roman, Israel Sanchez, Rad Sechrist, Kean Soo, Yoko Tanaka, Joey Weiser
“With truly stellar art from masters of the field, this fantasy anthology is a must for comics connoisseurs and a delight to readers who like pretty stories.”
–Publishers Weekly on Flight, Volume Three (Starred Review.)
“Sumptuously produced…The emphasis on the visual is Flight’s most notable strength.”
–Booklist on Flight, Volume Three
Flight, Volume Four
by Kazu Kibuishi
A full-color graphic anthology of short stories by some of the hottest creators in the field, Flight, Volume Four is the newest addition to a great success story in graphic novel publishing.
Since 2004, when the first Volume of Flight burst on the scene, the publication of subsequent volumes has become a highly anticipated annual event. Artists are constantly contacting Kibuishi (the editor of the Flight volumes and himself a contributor), asking to be included in the next volume of Flight. So it’s no wonder Flight has ascended so rapidly in the graphic novel universe, becoming a fan favorite and developing a rabid following. Each contributor’s story in the anthology represents a labor of love, and that fact shines through in the overall quality of the series.
“Visually sophisticated . . . The artists featured in Flight are terrifically accomplished.”
–Pennsylvania Patriot-News on Flight, Volume Four
Flight Volume Five
by Kazu Kibuishi
The fifth edition of Kazu Kibuishi’s masterful collection of short form and segmented graphic storytelling includes works from the following: JP Ahonen, Graham Annable, Chris Appelhans, Bannister, Matthew Bernier, Scott Campbell, Svetlana Chmakova, Tony Cliff, Phil Craven, Michel Gagné, Kazu Kibuishi, Kness, Sonny Liew, Reagan Lodge, Made, John Martz, Sarah Mensinga, Ryan North, Richard Pose, Paul Rivoche, Dave Roman, Kean Soo, Joey Weiser
Flight Volume Six
by Kazu Kibuishi
The latest edition of Flight (for now) includes stories from up-and-coming animators, such as stories by JP Ahonen, Graham Annable, Bannister, Phil Craven, Mike Dutton, Michel Gagné, Cory Godbey, Rodolphe Guenoden, Steve Hamaker, Kazu Kibuishi, Andrea Offermann, Richard Pose, Justin Ridge, Rad Sechrist, and Kean Soo.
