The Hole (Squared) - by Øyvind Torseter (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Surprising, comic, and thought-provoking, this book, from Norway's greatest cartoonist, Øyvind Torseter, which has a splendid physical hole punched right through it, tells the story of a mysterious, missing hole and the hilarious search for it!

Set directly after the events of The Hole, in which a hole inexplicably appeared, was sent to a lab for testing, and was then returned to its hapless owner, here the same hole now goes missing, leading its owner on a quest to find it and bring it home. Full of twists and turns, curious characters, and many surprises, this is an urban quest for the ages that evokes laughter, while sparking questions and wonder alike.

In these pages, Norwegian artist and illustrator Øyvind Torseter recontextualizes the titular hole as an array of circular objects, masterfully blurring the line between absence and presence and delivering an entertaining and thought-provoking read from cover to cover.

Review Quotes

"Torseter utilizes a cleverly designed and original physical joke of an actual die-cut hole in the book, reminiscent of the 1908 The Hole Book by Peter Newell....wins points for being undeniably different from most of its peers."

About the Author

Øyvind Torseter is a Norwegian artist and illustrator who has created over a dozen books on his own and several with other authors. He's received numerous awards for his books, including the German Youth Literature Prize, Bologna Ragazzi Award, and Norwegian Book Art Prize. His books have been translated into many languages and are read throughout the world. Torseter lives and works in Oslo. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Kari Dickson grew up bilingually. She holds a B.A. in Scandinavian studies and an M.A. in translation. She is the translator of several books from Norwegian with Enchanted Lion, including Batchelder Award winner Brown and Batchelder Honor recipients My Father's Arms Are a Boat and The Most Beautiful Story.