The Nightingale That Never Sang is a collection of comic tales from Juliana Hyrri. Themes of death, sex, and consequence are seen through bright child-like eyes. Her innocent paint-and-pencil-work captures the fun and the wonder of growing up. But when things begin to happen that the adults won’t explain, the untarnished perspective provides a sharp new view of the world.

Zach Dodson assisted in editing and publishing in North America through featherproof books, the small press he co-founded.

selected praise

“A miraculous achievement, one of the most impressive works of comic art of the year. An arresting work that heralds the arrival of a major talent.”
—The Comics Journal

“Hyrri’s raw and childlike drawing style is evocative. Pass this along to adventurous readers who like the unusual.”
—BOOKLIST

“A brave book about childhood, don’t let this one pass you by.”
—BUBBLES zine

“The finest graphic novel of the year.”
– Helsinki Sanomat, major newspaper of Finland