Ripple: A Predilection for Tina

Sad, funny, and often uncomfortably titillating, Ripple is rendered with kinetic realism.. In Ripple, Martin is a floundering painter desperately attempting to pursue his fine-art inclinations rather than toil in the world of commercial art. Martin’s initial repulsion for Tina slowly turns to attraction, causing him to re-evaluate his own notions of beauty and sexuality. He hires a model, Tina, to pose for a series of paintings he dubs “The Eroticism of Homeliness.” Over time, their relationship evolves from a tenuous working relationship to a confused sexual entanglement. Tina’s motives in working for Martin are slowly turned upside-down as well, leading toward the book’s inevitable, explosive ending

Indeed, this legend of sexual obsession chimes with the great Japanese novelist Tanizaki's similar stories (see the novel Naomi and several pieces in The Gourmet Club ). Truly and honorably, a graphic novel for adults only. Chubby, bespectacled, pimpled, she seemed overweeningly shy. Cooper's chunky, brutal drawing style fairly drains the sexually explicit story of prurient interest without, however, making it repulsive. Ray OlsonCopyright © American Library Association. For Tina, everything was much more casual. She enjoyed pleasing Martin and fulfilling his fantasies, but when he tried to fulfill hers, such as she had told him, she recoiled and eventually left. From Booklist Artist Martin DeSerres, 38, was getting by on children's book illustration when a grant he had applied for finally came through, enabling a project he called "The Eroticism of Homeliness." Finding models was at first difficult, but Tina, a teenager, e

. Dave Cooper is working on a number of children's books as well as a series of oil paintings and his award-winning comic, Weasel. He was one of the original designers for Fox's Futurama series, and lives in Ottawa, Canada with his wife Julie

"Just Brilliant" according to Michelle N. I'm not much when it comes to writing reviews but as a frequent comic book reader I must say that this comic book was a delightful read.Most might think that the book may be more geared for males but I think other wise. As a female I thought the story was though provoking and paced beautifully. The ink work is detailed and specific to the mood of the book. I like how the line work changes from blue to pink at some parts. . K. Leal said Uncomfortableyet strangely tittilating.. Reading this graphic novel is like being thrown into the deep end of the pool: you aren't expecting such blunt and graphic realism, but once you get into it, it's hard to take your eyes away. Take care: this isn't remotely for a kid of any age. Since the summary is taken care of, I will say that I found myself thinking the story plays out almost like a FA (fat admirer) confession, of sorts. The ideas, art and ultimately t. Bobby.N said A high water mark of comicbook work. Just prior to hanging up his comicbook hat to focus on oil painting (and why not when he can earn between $100,000-$"A high water mark of comicbook work" according to Bobby.N. Just prior to hanging up his comicbook hat to focus on oil painting (and why not when he can earn between $100,000-$250,000 per gallery show) Dave Cooper gave us this book, Ripple, which in my mind is his very best work. There's something about the scratchy art that perfectly matches the lasciviousness of the story. It's a wonderful example of an original story by an original cartoonist. You won't read or see anything lik. 50,000 per gallery show) Dave Cooper gave us this book, Ripple, which in my mind is his very best work. There's something about the scratchy art that perfectly matches the lasciviousness of the story. It's a wonderful example of an original story by an original cartoonist. You won't read or see anything lik