Frans Masereel : Passionate Journey
Sunday, June 11th, 2006
I first chanced upon the work of Frans Masereel (1889-1972) some 20 years ago, a copy of Passionate Journey (1919), a wordless, graphic novel in 165 woodcuts, published by Subterráneo Press, and I still find it an inspiring read. Highly recommended.
Graphic Witness, a site dedicated to social commentary through graphic imagery, have made available 2 complete publications from Masereel: Die Stadt (The City) (1925), and Landschaften und Stimmungen (Landscapes and Voices) (1929).
On the left I have reproduced a selection of pages from Passionate Journey, without giving away too much of the story.




























