Overview
""The inspiration for the critically acclaimed filmFalcon Lake, ""superbly crafted debut""--Variety. Directed by Charlotte Le Bon based on thegraphic novel A Sister by Bastien Vives. Movie scheduled for release Summer2022."" A coming of age story in thetradition of Tillie Walden'sSpinning. Antoine, 13 years old, is onholiday at the seaside with his parents and his younger brother, Titi. Bothspend most of their time drawing, at restaurants and on the beach. One night,Antoine discovers another person lying in their bedroom. Helene is16 years old; she and her mother came to spend a few days and her presence andbehavior will change Antoine's life. In ""ASister"", Bastien Vives, a master of suggestion, conveys the stumblingawakenings of adolescent desire. The story is a narrative jewel, created by oneof the most important authors of the contemporary international graphic novelscene.
Full Product Details
Author: Bastien Vivès Vivès ,
Bastien Vivès Vivès
Publisher: Ablaze, LLC
Imprint: Ablaze, LLC
Dimensions:
Width: 17.80cm
, Height: 1.00cm
, Length: 25.40cm
Weight: 0.581kg
ISBN: 9781950912261
ISBN 10: 1950912264
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 13 April 2021
Recommended Age: From 16 to 99 years
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Great art! ZOO This sensual album, tinged with nostalgia, immerses the reader in an atmosphere that leaves in its wake strong and persistent impressions, like an early morning dream, long after the book has been closed. FRANCE INFO / CULTUREBOX A true director, he conceives like films, with tragic tension, erotic power, without ever falling into the vulgar. PARIS MATCH A sensitive and touching story. BD CHANNEL This paper teen-movie has a universal force, enough thickness and troubled reliefs that we cannot sum it up to a summer romance. THE INROCKUPTIBLES Features of genius. MADAME FIGARO
This paper teen-movie has a universal force, enough thickness and troubled reliefs that we cannot sum it up to a summer romance. THE INROCKUPTIBLES Bastien Vives manages to bring out in small touches, by the positions of his characters, by their looks, by the simplicity of their conversations, the power, the ambivalence and the sweetness of feelings. WEEKLY BOOKS Cinematographic framing gives rhythm to very balanced boards. A great success. 24 HOURS Features of genius. MADAME FIGARO Great art! ZOO A strong and engaging story by the best of young French authors. THE VOICE OF THE NORTH
This sensual album, tinged with nostalgia, immerses the reader in an atmosphere that leaves in its wake strong and persistent impressions, like an early morning dream, long after the book has been closed. FRANCE INFO / CULTUREBOX A true director, he conceives like films, with tragic tension, erotic power, without ever falling into the vulgar. PARIS MATCH Features of genius. MADAME FIGARO Bastien Vives manages to bring out in small touches, by the positions of his characters, by their looks, by the simplicity of their conversations, the power, the ambivalence and the sweetness of feelings. WEEKLY BOOKS Don't miss one of the best comics of the year. TMAGAZINE This paper teen-movie has a universal force, enough thickness and troubled reliefs that we cannot sum it up to a summer romance. THE INROCKUPTIBLES
