The latest collection by small press luminary Douglas Noble - another communication of his distinguished cinematic style.

'A good turn, a locked door, a solitary child'

An agent without background on a mission which is kept hidden from all but the mysterious employer. The veiwer is chosen to identify with the protagonist through access to limited information, or perhaps to the employer from his observatory stand-point.

From the author's notes,
"A man must complete a number of mysterious actions on behalf of an equally mysterious employer. It’s a puzzle about identity, set in a world without names. Where no answers are supplied and the questions are left unsaid."

Douglas's narrative is strong, layered with phrases which tingle and move, like some fine live Pollack fever. Theres noteable changing pacing points, guilt and intimidation. I was left with the feeling by the end of the book that I should spend a heft of hours working for Amnesty International.

Literary, and visually its remarkable to see how much Douglas's work has grown. His collections back in 2001 were rich with a promise now fulfilled. The central traits remain: static imagery, inked by tool of variety, the essential feel of the experience of reading his books as akin to a worhtwhile education. The influence of Douglas's Rule of Death co-creator, Daniel Merlin Goodbrey can be felt in this new edition, and I see Noblle's own influence in Merlin's work. This sits very comfortably as an extension and evolution of style.

Printed on A5 with a lovely textured red cover. 'Something Happened' in this comic. For anyone serious about the dramatic powers of the form this is a book to look in on. It feels very now-ish.

You can order a copy through the Paypal function on Mr. Noble's site for the goodly sum of £2 plus postage.
http://www.strip-for-me.com/?p=346

And if you're smart you'll ask about the possibility of an autographed copy because, you know, its worth.