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[–] expatriado@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

it has cartoon outlines, almost looks like modern comics

[–] PugJesus@lemmy.dbzer0.com 9 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Traditional-style Ethiopian illustrations often have sharp outlines, it's a very neat look.

[–] Doublepluskirk@startrek.website 3 points 2 years ago

It's very pre-rennaisance, but with sharper lines, more vivid colours, and shading. It's very cool

[–] somethingsnappy@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I want to read that hierographic novel.

[–] PugJesus@kbin.social 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Oftentimes they have lettering on them, as on the right page here