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Mad Man's Drum: A Novel in Woodcuts #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects Lynd Ward's 1930 wordless novel told entirely through 128 woodcut engravings, following a man who acquires a sinister drum made from human skin and the tragic consequences that unfold across generations. As part of Dover's Fine Art series, this edition reproduces Ward's stark, expressionistic black-and-white prints that tell a complete narrative without any text, showcasing the artist's mastery of the woodcut medium and his influence on the graphic novel form.
"Mad Man's Drum" is a haunting, wordless narrative from Lynd Ward, whose masterful woodcut illustrations bring to life a life shaped by loss and quiet rebellion. Through a series of stark, expressive images, the story follows a man whose journey—from a slave's drum to a father’s burden—unfolds in a world where a mysterious piper seems to mark each turning point. Cover by Lynd Ward, this 2005 Dover publication captures a powerful, timeless tale of legacy and justice, rendered in the artist’s signature monochrome style.
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