Kind of a Grimm's Faerie Tales set in the New York City that Eisner grew up in. The way that Eisner puts the art together combined with the storytelling makes for an enjoyable read. ( )

Will Eisner’s graphic novels are always fun reads. This comic contains four stories. “The Miracle of Dignity” is the story of what transpired in the relationship between poor Uncle Amos and better off Cousin Irving. “Street Magic” is the story of young Mersh teaching his even younger cousin how to survive on the street of his neighborhood. “A New Kid on the Block” tells of a rather feral young man who suddenly appears in a neighborhood of others who know one another. “A Special Wedding Ring” is the story of a crippled young man and a deaf-mute young woman.

I don’t think I can pick my favorite of these stories because they all have that special flavor of the Jewish neighborhood of New York City of the time of the author’s youth. The characters are very well drawn with a touch of exaggeration to denote what makes each stand out in his or her own world. The backgrounds of each picture are richly detailed to bring back the neighborhoods of that time. While reading each story, do take the time to savor these details. One that I especially loved was “Stein’s Bakery” on page 32 as I had a grandfather with the surname of Stein who was a baker. ( )

Não é o melhor livro do Eisner, mas é muito lindo ver como ele trata a inocência das crianças, e como atos tão simples de serem explicados tornam-se pequenos milagres na cabeça delas!
A simplicidade é encantadora!!! Eu gostei bastante do livro, pena que a minha pequena Sophie também gostou tanto, que acabou comendo o livro!!! :(

(3 de julho de 2006) ( )