Tuki - by Jeff Smith (Paperback)

About the Book

"The ancient world was filled with restless spirits and powerful forces. Two million years ago, human evolution made its move. It chose Fire. At the dawn of humanity, during a period of tremendous change and drought, three lost children meet a mysterious traveler named Tuki. Together, their search for the Motherherd of all Buffalo leads them far north through the dangerous territory of a rival species called the Habiline. The Habiline hunt and kill anyone found using fire. Tuki's reputation precedes them and soon they find themselves at the center of unwanted attention not only from Habiline warriors, but of gods and giants!"--

Book Synopsis

The ancient world was filled with restless spirits and powerful forces. 2 million years ago, human evolution made its move. It chose Fire. At the dawn of humanity, during a period of tremendous change and drought, three lost children meet a mysterious traveler named Tuki. Together, their search for the Motherherd of all Buffalo leads them far north through the dangerous territory of a rival species called the Habiline. The Habiline hunt and kill anyone found using fire. Tuki's reputation precedes them and soon they find themselves at the center of unwanted attention not only from Habiline warriors, but of tribal spirits and giants!--Jeff Smith

Review Quotes

"A Masterclass in storytelling!"
-BIG BANG COMICS

"Best Original Graphic Novel of the Year"
-COMIC BOOK COUPLES COUNSELING PODCAST

"Fans of classic adventure will not be disappointed... Smith (BONE) goes prehistoric in this fabulously drawn anthropological fantasy.... the characters and scenery remain consistently stunning to gaze at, page after page."

-PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

"Fight for Family is just what you would expect from the creator of Bone and RASL-an immersive, emotional, and delightful visual masterpiece."
-THE COMICS JOURNAL

"If Smith's iconic BONE weren't proof enough, TUKI resoundingly restates his status as a master cartoonist of our era...New readers will love it, and fans of BONE will delight in Smith's return to fantasy adventure with an ensemble of idiosyncratic characters."

-BOOKLIST STARRED REVIEW

"2022 Best Graphic Novel for Adults"
-AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION