REX LIBRIS: I, Librarian written and illustrated by James Turner
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 Check the catalog for this item.
Ninja zombies… who want to check out a book without a Library Card.
Alien warlords… who won’t return overdue items.
Yup. That’s everyday stuff for us Library staff. At last, someone is telling the truth about what it takes to defend truth, justice, and your right to check materials out.
And it’s a graphic novel! We get to see the men and women of Middleton Public Library in dynamic action, blasting evil-doers. Re-shelving. Negotiating with Library Administrators. Thrilling!
One minus- all those graphic images are surrounded with words. Sometimes lots of words. But sparkling among those words are glittering references to philosophy, warcraft, history and mythology. In a whole new slant!
If ya’ like this, there’s more. This is just the first in a series… And maybe this will become a movie! Then everyone will know the real excitement us Library workers face every day!
Check this out! (As we say in the trade.)