KNYGA Manuele Fior Blackbird Days

Discover the captivating world of Blackbird Days by Manuele Fior, a remarkable collection of short literary comic stories published in 2018. This intriguing book, spanning 104 pages, weaves together a tapestry of diverse narratives that explore themes of displacement, family, and the human experience. In these engaging tales, you'll encounter a teacher who unexpectedly abandons her students during a class trip, and witness an epic battle between two giant robots in a bustling European metropolis. The stories delve into the life of an engineer tasked with inspecting something peculiar at a marble quarry, and follow a father who tragically loses his young son in Berlin's Tempelhof Park. Additionally, the painter Arnold Böcklin embarks on a journey before creating his renowned masterpiece, The Island of Death, while an immigrant grandmother shares her harrowing tale of escaping war. Blackbird Days offers readers a thought-provoking exploration of life's complexities through the lens of stunning illustrations and poignant storytelling.