Gorillaz: Rise of the Ogre
by Gorillaz
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Author: GorillazEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-10-24
ISBN: 1594482713
Number of pages: 304
Publisher: Riverhead Trade
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- ISBN13: 9781594482717
- Condition: NEW
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Book Reviews of Gorillaz: Rise of the Ogre
Book Review: Obnoxious
Summary: 2 Stars
I bought this book hoping for abundant examples of Jamie Hewlett's artwork, and I suppose I got that. But the faux biographical nature of the book dictates the layout and organization of the art, which severely detracts from my ability to appreciate the visuals. The abundant text often necessitates smaller pictures, and the digital collages and photography are irrelevant and uninteresting to me.
I would have loved a true "art book" that was arranged and annotated in such a way as to maximize our understanding and admiration of Hewlett's visual concept. I would have loved consistent pages devoted to the artwork, not interrupted by masses of text. And I knew that wasn't what I'd be getting. But the idea of a humorous Gorillaz bio did sound appealing. Unfortunately, forty-four pages in, I can barely stomach the thought of reading any further. Presented interview-style, the characters are obnoxious and not funny, as is their fictional backstory. I have just reached the track-by-track commentary on their discography, and it at least provides a few interesting insights, but this is also hampered by the artificiality and B.S. inherent in the writers' approach.
I suppose this is the best visual reference available for Gorillaz (unless my shopping research was woefully incomplete) but it is a great disappointment.
Summary of Gorillaz: Rise of the Ogre
The graphic novel meets the salacious rock and roll celebrity tell-all.Gorillaz-bass-player mastermind Murdoc Niccals, hip hop hardman drummer Russel Hobbs, Japanese girl-guitarist Noodle and spiky blue-haired singer 2D-have lived the rock & roll life that other stars can only dream of-rife with demonic possessions, underworld dealings, amnesia, prison terms, and jaw-dropping stupidity.
Conceived by musician Damon Albarn and comic book creator Jamie Hewlett, Gorillaz have reconfigured the musical landscape, uniquely encapsulating the creative spirit of the digital age. In Gorillaz: Rise of the Ogre the Gorillaz put mouth to paper, revealing the complete story of this groundbreaking band from inception to fame-and all the depraved misadventures along the way.
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