“This Haida manga intriguingly blends graphic storytelling with a fine art sensibility… Yahgulanaas communicates via an arresting series of images evoking the traditional visual arts of the Haida people.” ―Publisher’s Weekly The brilliant follow-up to RED: A Haida Manga ― another stunningly inventive retelling of an ancient Haida tale. The latest offering from acclaimed graphic artist Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas, War of the Blink is a stunning full-colour graphic novel about war and peace. It is the story of a fisherman who suspects a party of raiders is descending upon his island home. When his warnings are not heeded, the man sets out to guard the village on his own, only to find himself caught up in a high-stakes game of kidnap and bluff. All this leads to a final showdown, in which one of the sides must blink first―and the villagers find a surprising way to save face and their home, and avoid bloodshed. Combining traditional Northwest coast and Japanese comic art in Yahgulanaas’ own, dizzingly original mish-mash, War of the Blink is a timeless fable about the bravery it takes to choose peace over war. An earlier version of the artwork was displayed at the Vancouver Art Gallery a part of the groundbreaking exhibition “Raven Travelling.” Review Quotes and Endorsements “Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas has invented a new form of graphic storytelling seen in full colour in his beautiful new book …The intricate watercolour changes the whole experience of the book, from linear and fixed to all over and fluid. ― Calgary Herald “Yahgulanaas blends … two distinct styles together into something wholly original.” ― National Post “Fusing the bold primary colours and geometric forms characteristic of classical Haida visual art with the emotionally expressive cartooning style of Japanese manga ... the traditional Haida story, freighted with all the sombre inevitability of Sophocles, is told in 108 pages of spectacularly beautiful, hand-painted images.” ―Vancouver Review “Red delights me beyond measure. Author and artist Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas has created a new art form ― Haida manga ― that honours his heritage as well as the Japanese friends of his ancestors.” ― FastForward Weekly

War of the Blink (A Haida Manga)

Comics & Graphic Novels

Yahgulanaas, Michael Nicoll

Manga

Locarno Press

“This Haida manga intriguingly blends graphic storytelling with a fine art sensibility… Yahgulanaas communicates via an arresting series of images evoking the traditional visual arts of the Haida people.” ―Publisher’s Weekly
The brilliant follow-up to War of Blink and RED: A Haida Manga ― another stunningly inventive retelling of an ancient Haida tale.

A Tale of Two Shamans: A Haida Manga

Hummingbirds have long been a symbol of wisdom and courage. In this charming story, a hummingbird makes a valiant effort to put out a raging fire that threatens her forest home trip after trip, her beak is filled each time with just a drop of water. Her efforts show her woodland companions that doing something anything is better than doing nothing at all. The hummingbird parable, which originates with the Quechuan people of South America, has become a talisman for environmentalists and activists worldwide committed to making meaningful change. This retelling, enlivened by Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas’ fabulous Haida-manga illustrations, is suitable for all ages of would-be activists. Although environmental responsibility often seems like an overwhelming task, The Flight of the Hummingbird shows how easy it is to start and how great the effect could be if everyone just did what they could.

Flight of the Hummingbird: A Parable for the Environment

Science & Math

Biological Sciences

Greystone Books

This inspiring children’s book is based on a South American indigenous story about a courageous hummingbird who defies fear and expectations in her attempt to save the forest from fire. The illustrated story is supplemented by a natural and cultural history of hummingbirds, as well as an inspiring message from Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai. The evocative artwork by internationally renowned Haida artist Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas complements this optimistic tale that encourages everyone to take responsibility for their home and the planet.

The Little Hummingbird

Children's Books

Animals

Greystone Kids

Referencing a classic Haida oral narrative, this stunning full-color graphic novel documents the tragic story of a leader so blinded by revenge that he takes his community to the brink of war and destruction. Consisting of 108 pages of hand-painted illustrations, Red is a groundbreaking mix of imagery from the indigenous Haida culture and Japanese manga. Red is the prideful leader of a small village in the islands off the northwest coast of British Columbia. His sister was abducted years ago by a band of raiders, and when news comes that she has been spotted in a nearby village, Red sets out to rescue his sister and exact revenge on her captors. Tragic and timeless, it is reminiscent of such classic stories as Oedipus Rex and Macbeth. An action-packed and dazzling graphic novel, Red is also a cautionary tale about the devastating effects of rage and retribution.

Red: A Haida Manga

Douglas&McIntyre

JAJ: A Haida Manga

Arts & Photography

History & Criticism

Le Vol du colibri Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas Éditions du Boréal Contenu du livre Le colibri est symbole de sagesse et de courage. Dans ce touchant récit, héritage des tribus Quechan et Haïda, sur la côte du Pacifique, le colibri tenace et déterminé affronte un incendie qui menace de détruire la forêt. Le Vol du colibri nous rappelle l'importance de cheminer à petits pas si l'on veut accomplir de grandes choses. La persévérance est bien souvent synonyme de réussite, même pour les plus petits d'entre nous. Ce texte est une source d'inspiration pour les environnementalistes. Magnifiquement illustré par l'artiste amérindien Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas, traduit et présenté par Richard Desjardins, l'auteur-compositeur également connu pour ses prises de position en faveur de l'environnement et des Premières Nations, avec une postface de Sa Sainteté le Dalaï Lama, Le Vol du colibri propose une réflexion sur le caractère éphémère des ressources de notre Terre et sur l'importance de les utiliser avec parcimonie. L'auteur Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas est un artiste en art visuel d'origine amérindienne, de la tribu Haïda (Ouest du Canada).

Le Vol du colibri

Literature & Fiction

Genre Fiction

BOREAL

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