{"product_id":"the-sacred-and-the-profane-2","title":"THE SACRED AND THE PROFANE","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe premise of the story is set in 2043. The SETI array receives a transmission from space, a transmission that suggests the presence of intelligent life in the Andromeda galaxy. A few years later, the Vatican announces that it is converting most of its assets to fund a small fleet of spaceships. Their goal: to travel to the Andromeda galaxy, and proselytize to whatever aliens are responsible for sending the transmission. Carrying a mixed crew of 215 clergy, nuns, and laypeople, in 2047, the \u003ci\u003eSt. Catherine \u003c\/i\u003esets off on its fateful journey to the stars.\n\n\u003ci\u003eThe Sacred and the Profane\u003c\/i\u003e first appeared as a five-part series in the black and white indie comic Star Reach in 1977 - 1978. Archie Goodwin later approached the creators by publishing a revised, colorized version of the series in \u003ci\u003eEpic Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e. The new series was launched in the October 1983 issue and continued through the October 1984 issue. This 1987 Eclipse Books graphic novel compiles all the \u003ci\u003eEpic Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e episodes, as well as a sketchbook section, commentary by the authors, and an introduction by Archie Goodwin.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDean Motter\u003c\/strong\u003e is an illustrator, designer and writer who has worked for many years in Canada (Toronto) and the United States (New York City and Atlanta). He is best known for his album cover designs, two of which won Juno Awards. He is also the creator and designer of Mister X, one of the most influential \"new-wave\" comics of the 1980s.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eKen Steacy\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Canadian comics artist and writer best known for his work on the NOW Comics comic book series of Astro Boy and of the Comico comic series of Jonny Quest, as well as his graphic novel collaborations with Harlan Ellison (Night and the Enemy, 1987) and Dean Motter (The Sacred and the Profane, 1987). Steacy was a member of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets 386 Comox Squadron..\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eOut of Print.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Book is\u003cstrong\u003e Very Fine, \u003c\/strong\u003eDust Jacket is \u003cstrong\u003eFine-\u003c\/strong\u003eminimal corner rubbing with tiny tear.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eclipse Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59641360417054,"sku":"RB5265","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/0684\/7006\/files\/RB5265-sacred-profane.jpg?v=1784504102","url":"https:\/\/shop.budsartbooks.com\/products\/the-sacred-and-the-profane-2","provider":"Bud's Art Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}