Books like Cages by Dave McKean
"Cages" is a graphic novel that presents an allegorical look at life within an apartment building. The story centers on three artists—a painter, a novelist, and a musician—each reflecting on their own perspectives about existence. Their narratives weave together, touching on themes such as art, jazz, and the search for fulfillment, while the setting of the apartment house grounds the tale in everyday reality.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction
Authors: Dave McKean
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