A graphic novel by renowned Spanish cartoonist, animator, and illustrator Fermín Solís.

From the publisher:

A fascinating portrait of a pivotal period in the life of Spanish filmmaker Luis Buñuel

Bunuel: In the Labyrinth of the Turtles depicts a decisive moment in the life of the great Spanish filmmaker Luis Bunuel: the moment when he doubted surrealism and contemplated embracing a more social type of cinema. At this crucial turning point in his career, he wanted to change the world by showing the hidden heart of reality.

Bunuel was deeply affected by the harshness of Las Hurdes and the extreme misery of the people who lived in this remote region, so with his friend, the movie producer Ramón Acín, he began work on the pseudo-documentary Land Without Bread. But in the mind of the great surrealist, reality inevitably clashed with dreams and childhood memories, threatening both the film and his friendship with Acín. It was at this moment that the Bunuel of the future was born.

Spanish illustrator Fermin Solis creates a narrative that playfully combines fact with imagination in a colourful cartoon style that has seen him nominated for Spain's National Comic Award. Already adapted into a multi-award-winning animated feature in 2018, this is the first official English translation of Solis' acclaimed graphic novel.

"A fine rendering of artistic creation and human weirdness, a great 120-page ramble through dirt and dreams." — Buzz Mag

"A probing exploration of the complexities of making art, a fascinating look at the life of an iconic filmmaker, and a beautiful book where the line between waking life and dreams is playfully blurred." — Thrillist

About the Author

Fermín Solís is a renowned Spanish cartoonist, animator, and illustrator, who alternates between working as a comic book artist, a textbook illustrator, and a children's book creator. His books have been published by leading independent publishers in the United States, Canada, and France, and he has been nominated for the Comic de Barcelona, INJUVE, and the National Comic Award.