Little Death

He comes when he is least expected. If you hear a knock at the door, you should fear the worst. But what happens if he just comes in and sits beside you at the counter? Or only wants to stroke the cat? As a travelling salesman dealing with the final matter, Kriebaum's little man in a black suit does not always seem happy with his own vocation. Wherever he appears, small talk plays a subordinate role.

Soaring Penguin is proud to present the new english translation of the dark comedy Little Death, a comic by austrian artist Thomas Kriebaum. A smart and witty interpretation of the time old question of what would do if death came knocking at your door? Told in 14 beautiful stories. Buch's Little Death may be child-like in size, bur sports a smart black suit, a dashing cap and tinted glasses over his 'deathly' pale face. Along his journey to collect his due souls, we are transported from A Nighthawks styled dinner to various apartment complexes- meeting dramatic starlets, the familiar little old ladies - to the unsuspecting public just going about their errands.