The Juggler of Our Lady: The Classic Christmas Story

One of the great examples of the graphic novel form. Should inspire a new generation. -- The Atlantic
Cantalbert is a simple juggler but the world takes no interest in his only real gift, and he feels inadequate compared to people with meaningful jobs. Seeking a more spiritual approach to life, he enters a monastery. Cantalbert's menial chores among the monks fail to instill the self-doubting juggler with any sense of worth ― until he experiences a soul-stirring encounter with a statue of Mary, the Mother of Christ.
This magical 1952 retelling of a medieval legend, featuring winsome watercolor images by famed illustrator R. O. Blechman, constitutes a predecessor to the modern graphic novel. A Foreword by Jules Feiffer and an Introduction by Maurice Sendak offer insights into the fable's enduring influence. One of the Phoenix New Times 10 Best Graphic Novels to Read During the Holidays.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 10/21/2015
ISBN: 9780486800301
Pages: 144
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.30w x 0.80d