This travel journal is replete with beautifully rendered and detailed portraits, landscapes, and scenes, but perhaps more beautiful is the deep melancholy and loneliness which suffuses it like a poisonous air. ( )

I didn't love [book:Blankets] and reading this second book by [author:Craig Thompson] made it clear why:1. He calls women, at least the attractive ones, "girls"2. All of the "girls" he draws look alike3. He whines a lot and even though he calls it what it is, it's still unpleasant.I think he has a few issues to deal with on that front! But it's still fun to be a fly on the wall on this trip through Morocco and Europe. ( )

Craig's travel journel is a stunning piece of work. I was a little disappointed as really I've been yearning for the next instalment of Blankets (it feels strange to be waiting to find out what happened next in someones life!!). This book isn't a continuous story of a section of Craig life, it is as the title states, a travel journal. He draws beautiful pictures and details some of his experiences of his life on a book tour. It is still a wonderful book to have (I have one of the images framed), and as ever, Craig's beautiful soul shines through ( )

I'm rereading this little journal and savoring all the beautiful pictures. I really like how Craig Thompson writes about loneliness in a way that doesn't sound like whining and weaves this theme throughout his journal. Really sad, yet really beautiful. ( )

I absolutely adored this! I've always been a fan of travel diaries, especially visual ones. "Carnet", filled with as many gorgeous pieces as there are pieces of storytelling, is simply beautiful to behold. I spent as much time admiring the wonderful linework as I did reading about Craig's adventures. The added bonus of getting a little into his head meant a much richer experience overall. Wonderful and highly recommended! ( )