The Ticking is the story of Edison Steelhead a boy who at birth takes his mother's life & his father's deformed face Secreted away by his father to be raised in a remote island lighthouse Edison relates to his surroundings in the only way he knows how--by capturing them in his sketchbook Able to find beauty in even the most grotesque of things Edison embraces his own unsettling appearance & sets out to confront the rest of the world Waiting for him on its alien shores are the sights & experiences that will give shape to both his future & his past Written & illustrated by acclaimed artist Ren French The Ticking is a compelling work of graphic literature a reminder that before we can appreciate the beauty around us we must first find it within ourselves A gorgeous 216-page hardcover graphic novel designed by Jordan Crane