𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Bastymania: Love is Strange 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Mary Ganim ✍️
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Bastymania is a lively graphic novel that chronicles the rise of a rock band from its humble beginnings. Two teenagers started a skiffle band in 1950s England. The book then time-travels the reader through the 1960’s and 70’s. Following five, later four young musicians, the story captures not just their musical evolution but also the chaos, career setbacks, ups and downs during their journey.
These characters are far from polished professionals. In fact, their constant misadventures lead to career-threatening setbacks and near failures. Their journey is messy, loud, etc which makes this novel entertaining.
While Bastymania is undeniably funny, it is much more than a comic book. Beneath the satire lies a deep affection for mid-twentieth-century popular music and its pioneers. Legends like W.C. Handy, Carl Perkins, etc are lovingly referenced, creating a rich musical backdrop that will resonate with longtime fans of the era.
Ultimately, this book is a celebration of music, memory, etc. It invites readers to savor not just the laughs, but the history, influences, and passion that shaped a transformative period in popular music.
- 𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5
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