Edmond Baudoin Boeken

A touching graphic memoir about brotherhood, coming of age, and artistic inspiration by one of France's most celebrated graphic novelists. Edmond Baudoin is one of the most revered and influential figures in European comics, renowned for his slashing, expressive brushwork and narrative experimentation. New York Review Comics is proud to present the first English translation of his most intimate and inviting book, his graphic memoir of growing up with his beloved brother, Piero. Whether stuck in bed with whooping cough or out exploring in the woods, the two brothers draw together endlessly. They confront Martians, battle octopuses, stage epic battles between medieval castles, and fly high over the earth. Inevitably, they begin to grow apart, and their shared artistic life is replaced by schoolwork, romance, dances, motorcycles, and the struggle to decide what sort of people they want to be. Piero is a delicate, exuberant testament to the joys of childhood and a bittersweet account of what it means to become an adult—and an artist.

Genius, eccentric, exhibitionist: There is no shortage of adjectives to describe the great surrealist painter Salvador Dalí (1904-1989). Yet this iconic artist and controversial thinker remains a figure shrouded in mystery. Plunging into the Spanish painter's unbridled, fantastical universe, graphic novelist Edmond Baudoin takes us on the trail of a man known as much for his talent for self-promotion as for his bold and extraordinary work. He emerges with a convincing personal vision of the man behind the artist. Commissioned by the Pompidou Centre, Paris, Dalí is a graphic novel of rare brilliance, which captures in beautifully expressive detail the life of one of the world's most instantly recognizable painters.

Ein greiser Maler und sein junges Modell reden über Gott und die Welt. Mit verhaltenem Stolz breitet er sein Liebesleben aus. Das Mädchen will alles von ihm wissen, ohne Scheu fragt sie ihn aus. „Warst du deiner Frau immer treu?“ Er antwortet. Sind es Wahrheiten, sind es Klischees? Sind es Vorurteile, die auf den Müllhaufen der Geschichte gehören?

A través de la mirada de Manu, Badouin desvela como sólo él sabe los sentimientos más intensos de sus personajes, la belleza de las mujeres y su profundo amor por ellas. La ciudad de Niza también se vuelve protagonista de la obra, y el autor de El viaje nos va descubriendo sus paisajes y sus rincones con apuntes no exentos de retazos autobiográficos.

Un meurtre perturbe la vie de Pi, clochard et vendeur d'éponges. En tant que témoin, il rencontre le commissaire Adamsberg. La vérité émerge progressivement, révélant un homme brisé. Cet album inédit, illustré par Edmond Baudoin, explore avec réalisme l'univers urbain de Paris, alliant violence et poésie.

The protagonist reflects on the accusations he will face for his actions, having lived in a state of neglect and rebellion. He has slept on the ground for days, defaced the walls with drawings of squids, and played billiards, all while indulging in petty acts like cutting roses from the garden and drinking beer, leaving behind a trail of destruction. He anticipates a judgment from society, viewing his misdeeds as a testament to his existence. With a sense of resignation, he hopes for a punishment that will make him pay physically for the sin of living. This introspective narrative delves into themes of guilt, the consequences of one's actions, and the search for meaning in a chaotic life.