{"product_id":"metax-9781683965152","title":"Metax","description":"In the dystopian city-state of Kronin, the chief engineer is in charge of all mining of Metax -- a precious material that has become indispensable to survival because of its extraordinary qualities. Meanwhile, a police officer investigates the mysterious killing of royal horses, suspecting a terrorist insurrection. Sabrina, the engineer's daughter, is a member of this resistance group, which appears to be comprised of children. Meanwhile, the King's hidden hand sets in motion a power play that will change the destiny of the kingdom forever, and all of these characters get caught up together in a whirlwind of violence and faith.\u003cbr\u003e This lusciously illustrated, science fiction fantasy by French cartoonist Antoine Cossé moves with the grace of a swan. Dark, romantic, and compassionate, it is an exploration of greed, its consequences, and the possibility of escape.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCossé, Antoine:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eAntoine Cossé\u003c\/strong\u003e was born in France in 1981 and studied Illustration at Camberwell College of Arts in London. He still lives in London, where he is an illustrator and cartoonist.","brand":"Fantagraphics Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50383007482130,"sku":"9781683965152","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_cb71e62a-e71f-4487-a684-6ebd21c3d95d.jpg?v=1728775691","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/metax-9781683965152","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}