The Treasure of the Black Swan

The Treasure of the Black Swan | Paco Roca, Guillermo Corral

This was one of the very first books I read this year. Although I read a lot of graphic novels, I read fewer non fiction graphic. However, this one has stuck with me all year. A shipwrecked vessel, containing treasure. is the center of this legal battle between an American company & a handful of underpaid & overworked Spanish officials. I really loved this story about bureaucracy & standing for your principles.
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The Treasure of the Black Swan | Paco Roca, Guillermo Corral

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I finished 10 books this week. 6 graphic novels & 4 novellas. As I have mentioned in previous posts I have been in the mood for short form works lately. The 2 standouts were the tagged book & Batman Impostor. I also have T. Noah's “Born a Crime“ going as audio (the end of chap 3 had me dying in my car) & am in the middle of Jackson's We Have Always Lived etc & still randomly dipping into Penguin Book of Vampire Stories,
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Branwen What a wonderful week! 💕📚💕 1y

Branwen I love the Trevor Noah book! 1y

Cinfhen I too LOVED Born a Crime on audio… still one of the best listens of all time!!! And im with you on appreciating shorter works! I need to check out more novellas - im looking forward to this one

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vivastory @Ruthiella @batsy Grumpy Cat is my work spirit animal 1y

vivastory @booksandsympathy I don't often literally lol at books, but I think I actually got a few strange books from fellow drivers 😂 1y

vivastory @Branwen I hope your reading week was good! 1y

vivastory @Cinfhen I find that short works are a great way to start off the New Year. I haven't read Keegan yet. I have Small Things etc high on my list though! 1y

Megabooks Great kickoff Scott! BAC is fantastic on audio. I miss him on the daily show. 1y

vivastory @Megabooks Thanks! It looks like you had a great first week. I haven't watched Daily Show since his departure. I heard that they're going to have guest hosts for awhile. 1y

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The Treasure of the Black Swan | Paco Roca, Guillermo Corral

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This was a find while browsing the library. In 07 Ithaca, an American treasure hunting ship, claims the treasure of a shipwreck in international waters. It soon becomes apparent that this shady company was searching in regions that they weren't permitted & Spain filed a lawsuit claiming the treasure as a national cultural heritage. This was a fascinating book about a case I knew nothing about, full of legal highs & lows with underdogs to root for.

vivastory Paco Roca's artwork is in service to the story, but there are nice flourishes as when he utilizes a different style to relay the story of the true identity & the sinking of the Black Swan. 1y

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The Treasure of the Black Swan | Paco Roca, Guillermo Corral