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Silent Neglect: The Graphic Novel

A Thriller Drama of Family and Neglect in 26 illustrated full-coloured pages.
The story is a Thriller Drama, in which a kidnapped child is filled with doubt of her father’s love by her kidnappers after many failed escape attempts and the reminder of how he had neglected her due to his work and next newborn child. The story mostly revolves around the themes of family, neglect, forgiveness and love, reminding readers that in the end, parents are not always perfect, but they love their children no matter what.
 
Silent Neglect Cover
Illustrator &Photoshop, 15.2cm x 22cm
 
 A short full-coloured graphic novel with 26 illustrated pages. The book is stitch-binded to a hard cover, which shows the imagery of a child looking through a die-cut hole  - similar to a bullet hole. This design conveys the concept behind the novel’s theme – how neglect can negatively affect a child and his/her relationship with
his/her family. Translucent plastic was glued to the cover to create the shattering glass pieces.
 
Pg 1 - 2
 
 Pg 23 - 24
Silent Neglect: The Graphic Novel
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Silent Neglect: The Graphic Novel

A short graphic novel produced for my Book Illustration module. What happens when you are neglected by a loved one to the point of broken faith a Read More

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