Cavalcade of Boys Complete Collection [Paperback]

Tim Fish (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 3, 2006

Cavalcade of Boys welcomes the reader on a journey into the lives and loves of several young gay men drawn from the imagination of artist and author Tim Fish. From the humorous (“The Boy Whose Phone Couldn’t Make Outgoing Calls”) to the tragic (“Sometimes Love Isn’t Enough”), each vignette touchingly romps through modern love in this follow up to Fish's coming of age graphic novel, Strugglers. Responding to the sold-out success of its three volume trade paperback set, Poison Press proudly re-prints Cavalcade, now as a single book and featuring some exclusive new material too!

Editorial Reviews

Review

“I’d definitely recommend Cavalcade not just for its verisimilitude but for its entertaining stories and attractive artwork.” --Randy Lander, The Fourth Rail

“Well-drawn and well-written, with believable characters stuck in all-too-real psychodramas.” --Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Sensational Spider-Man

“The more particular and unique Fish's characters become, the more touchingly universal they feel.” --Jen Van Meter, Hopeless Savages

About the Author

Tim Fish is a writer and illustrator who has produced material for Poison Press, Edge Boston, Popimage, H&O Éditions, and Marvel Comics. Tim’s work includes the critically acclaimed romance series Cavalcade of Boys, the graphic novel Strugglers and the mini-comics anthology Something Fishy This Way Comes.

Product Details

• Paperback: 552 pages
• Publisher: Poison Press (June 3, 2006)
• Language: French
• ISBN-10: 0976278669
• ISBN-13: 978-0976278665
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.7 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,512,737 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The first time real gay life has been captured so purely., May 4, 2009

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Matt28800 (New York, NY 10016) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cavalcade of Boys Complete Collection (Paperback)

I have been following Cavalcade since it was in Comic issue format. Finally the full collection, edited, cleaned up a bit, and with lots of bonuses. Cavalcade is the first time i have read something that captures REAL gay life so perfectly.

Get it now, you won't regret it.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Delightfully Gay Comic Romp, January 9, 2007

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Timmybear "Bookish Bruin" (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cavalcade of Boys Complete Collection (Paperback)

A beautifully drawn and thought out collection of comics which, yes, happen to be populated by gay men and the occasional lesbian (fortunately, occupying a middle range between psycho killers and accountants, for the most part). Since the individual issues are evidently scarcer than the proverbial hen's teeth, this is the best way to experience the Fishiness. :)

5.0 out of 5 stars Re-Reviewed and still happy!, July 12, 2011

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AJ (Boston) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cavalcade of Boys Complete Collection (Paperback)

I posted my original review on the three book combo, but I'll reiterate here.

Two things define Tim Fish's work: an ability to capture, spot on, a cast of characters that are simultaneously unique and universal; and an art style that is distinct, dramatic, and touching. You wont find any glossy Disney eyes or pointy blue manga hair. What you will find is a fluid narrative winding its way amongst the pit-falls and triumphs of modern love. You'll find characters you immediately recognize from your daily life: the flighty barista, the frat jock, the lech, the bubbly girlfriend and the tender matron. You'll also be taken on a tour of the gay community that gently pokes fun at - and exemplifies - all the camp, drama, love and hurt.

I recommend this as a must-read!