num_pages: 16
description: The artist and musician Genevive Castres last workan expression of love meant to last longer than wordsDrawn near the end of her life surrounded by the nature and calm of Anacortes Washington Genevive Castre drew one final gift for her two-year-old daughter the stunning board book A Bubble. Leaving behind a last note for a young child is an incomprehensible task; Castre responds with grace and subtlety. Using precise exquisite drawings of herself and her daughter Castre depicts changes in their daily routines as a greater story unfolds. Mother and daughter float from page to page encased in a bubble that protects them from the outside world. A contemplation of love and loss A Bubble is a lasting declaration a final memory a comfort for others experiencing grief and a beautiful archive of one of the worlds most talented cartoonists final artistic achievements.Known for her hauntingly beautiful music (under the names  PAON and Woelv) engrossingly detailed album illustrations and delicate subtle comics Castres previous graphic novel Susceptible shows her rare ability to handle difficult personal material with intimacy and honesty. A Bubble acts as an extension of her life story and the final chapter of a beautifully full existence. Castre passed away in 2016 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
language: English
title: A Bubble
publisher: Drawn and Quarterly