{"product_id":"iyanu-child-of-wonder-volume-1-paperback","title":"Iyanu: Child of Wonder Volume 1 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRoye Okupe\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGodwin Akpan\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eSpoof Animation\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoon to be an animated series from HBO Max, Cartoon Network, and Lion Forge Animation! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePart of the YouNeek YouNiverse! Extraordinary fantasy and superhero stories inspired by African history, culture, and mythology--created by the best Nigerian comics talent! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIyanu, a teenage orphan with no recollection of her past, suddenly discovers that she has abilities that rival the ancient deities told in the folklore of her people. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt is these abilities that are the key to bringing back an \"age of wonders,\" as Iyanu begins her journey to save a world on the brink of destruction! The Corrupt--cursed wildlife and strange, divine beasts--are determined to destroy humanity, unless Iyanu can stop them. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Our mission is and always has been about empowering African creatives and storytelling while bringing both to a global audience.\" -- Roye Okupe, Founder\/Creative Director at YouNeek Studios\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn in Lagos, Nigeria, Roye Okupe is an award-winning filmmaker, author, speaker and entrepreneur whose passion for comics and animation led him to found YouNeek Studios in 2012. Under that umbrella, Roye wrote, produced and directed several animated productions including, but not limited to, the award-winning and critically acclaimed \u003ci\u003eMalika - Warrior Queen Animated Short\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThese productions have allowed Roye to attain many prestigious recognitions such as being #5 on Ventures Africa's list of 40 African innovators to watch (2016) as well as being part of NewAfrican Magazines' 100 most influential Africans two years in a row (2016 \u0026amp; 2017). In August 2015, Roye's debut graphic novel: \u003ci\u003eE.X.O. The Legend of Wale Williams Part One \u003c\/i\u003ewas received with critical acclaim and has since been featured on CNN, Forbes, The New York Times, NBC, The Guardian, ABC7, BBC, The Huffington Post, Mashable and more! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.23 x 10.27 x 6.67 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 21, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767843881248,"sku":"9781506723044","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/9d49abcd6299cc560c7555f979fa67d2.webp?v=1780318589","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/iyanu-child-of-wonder-volume-1-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}