Orange

By Benjamin (ZHANG Bin 本杰明)

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1427814635
• ISBN13: 9781427814630
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: TokyoPop
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.5" x 7.3"
• Age Range: 13 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 8 to 12

Customer Reviews

Good pictures *and* story

I realize a lot of people said this book had a bad plot but I liked it. I haven't read that many graphic novels but all of them I have read seem to have disjointed plots so that was how I thought it was supposed to be. I thought part of the fun was supposed to be puzzling out what happened. The first time reading through the book, I really did not understand a lot of things, but the second time through I think I made sense of it - for the most part. I do agree the protagonist is whiny and self-centered but I find her likable anyhow. I suppose if you have ever been an angstful teen who annoyed others with your whining, you will probably relate to her in some way. I will not give too much away about the plot but I will mention some vague things. I saw one complaint that the relationship of the two main characters is not developed enough but in my mind that was purposeful. They do not have a relationship - the girl just finds the guy alluring and mysterious. Perhaps she is obsessed with him *because* he is not obsessed with her. I also don't think the end is an act of sacrifice. The art of course is amazing. I find the style really interesting and dreamlike.

Gorgeous artwork, depressing story

If you're looking for a good story, look elsewhere--this is just depressing, disjointed, and doesn't make much sense. But if you want inspiration as an artist--wow, this book is impressive! Moody blues and blurry blackgrounds get punctuated with the sharp detail of a face or hand--almost feels like you are drunk, with images swirling around uncontrollably until you get a clear glimpse of one object.. This is pretty amazing artwork--would purchase the book for the images alone.

Orange by benjamin

the art in this book is beautiful! the eyes, the feel, WOW! For the art alone buy this book.

Beautiful Artwork

The first thing you notice, and one of the main reasons I bought it, is that the artwork in Orange is absolutely amazing. The entire book is in colour, and the pictures have a well balanced mix of rough and well-detailed images. The storyline is fairly easy to follow and is well matched with the pictures. It's a bit morbid for my tastes, but I still really enjoyed it. Very worthwhile for the price!