{"product_id":"the-beast-is-dead-ii-world-war-among-the-animals-hardcover-book","title":"The Beast Is Dead II World War Among the Animals Calvo Dancette Hardcover Graphic Novel","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"265\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"265\"\u003eTitle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"358\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"358\"\u003eThe Beast Is Dead World War II Among the Animals Hardcover Graphic Novel Calvo Dancette\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"363\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"382\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"382\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"788\"\u003eA remarkable hardcover edition of \u003cstrong data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"471\"\u003eThe Beast Is Dead: World War II Among the Animals\u003c\/strong\u003e, the celebrated graphic novel by Edmond-François Calvo and Victor Dancette. Originally created in France during the closing years of World War II, this landmark work tells the story of the conflict through brilliantly illustrated anthropomorphic animals, combining satire, history, and extraordinary artistic vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003eOften regarded as one of the pioneering achievements in graphic storytelling, \u003cem data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"887\"\u003eThe Beast Is Dead\u003c\/em\u003e predates many modern graphic novels and remains an important work in both comic art and World War II literature. Richly illustrated throughout, it is equally appealing to collectors of graphic novels, military history, European comics, and illustrated books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003eThis example presents beautifully with an exceptional dust jacket, making it a wonderful addition to both collectible libraries and graphic novel collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003eWORTH NOTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003eHardcover edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003eComplete illustrated graphic novel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003eBy Edmond-François Calvo \u0026amp; Victor Dancette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003eEnglish-language edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003ePublished by Abi Melzer Productions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003eCopyright 1984\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003eOriginally created 1944–1945\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003eOne of the earliest landmark graphic novels depicting World War II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003eExceptional original dust jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1656\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1676\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1676\"\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003ePlease see listing photographs for approximate dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1788\"\u003eExcellent vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"2071\"\u003eThe hardcover binding remains clean and well preserved, and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003eoriginal dust jacket presents exceptionally well\u003c\/strong\u003e, with bright color and minimal wear. Interior pages are clean and crisp. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2076\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003eFROM THE HOUSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2486\"\u003eLong before graphic novels became a recognized literary form, artists like Edmond-François Calvo demonstrated the extraordinary power of illustrated storytelling. \u003cem data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2282\"\u003eThe Beast Is Dead\u003c\/em\u003e remains both a compelling historical allegory and an important milestone in the evolution of graphic literature—a work equally at home in the library of the historian, collector, or comic art enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2499\"\u003e~ Genevieve\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48471492755650,"sku":"HOG-Gy-HDBG-0623","price":168.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/item_020_hero_1cf60340-c342-4c77-8ebe-21e94c4bf55a.png?v=1784667213","url":"https:\/\/checkout.thehouseofgenevieve.com\/products\/the-beast-is-dead-ii-world-war-among-the-animals-hardcover-book","provider":"The House of Genevieve","version":"1.0","type":"link"}