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“First published in French by Futuropolis in 2015”–Copyright page.
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Memoirs of a Book Thief

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  • Hardcover

    176 pages

  • Release Date

    1 June 2019

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Summary

Daniel Brodin - bibliophile, book thief, self-proclaimed poet - enters the heated atmosphere of the Cafe Serbier, home of the Parisian literati. A poetry night is taking place and, when one luminary suggests giving the floor to an unknown, Daniel impulsively puts himself forward. Under pressure, he recites not one of his own surrealist poems but an obscure piece of Italian verse he’s certain no one will know. It’s plagiarism - but it’s a triumph.

At last, success. Daniel’s recital…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781910593639
ISBN-10:191059363X
Author:Pierre Van Hove, Alessandro Tota
Publisher:SelfMadeHero
Imprint:SelfMadeHero
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:176
Release Date:1 June 2019
Weight:660g
Dimensions:22mm x 177mm x 247mm
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Memoirs of a Book Thief by Pierre Van Hove - ISBN: 9781910593639
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Critics Review

“Tota’s dialogue is crisp and pointed, equally a mockery of and an ode to the squabbles and obsessions of the era. Behind the narrative of Daniel’s hapless descent looms larger questions about art, value, and authenticity. This is a delightful graphic novel for artists seriously questioning themselves and anyone questioning “serious” art.” – Publishers Weekly

About The Author

Pierre Van Hove

Alessandro Tota was born in Italy and lives in Paris. He is one of the founders of the magazine Canicola, which won the BD Alternative Prize at the Angoulême Festival in 2007. A graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts of Bologna, he is the author of numerous children’s books (including the Angoulême-nominated Caterina) and graphic novels. Since 2011, he has been a lecturer in comics at the Auguste Renoi Technical College in Paris.

Pierre Van Hove is an illustrator and graphic artist. He is the co-founder of Enfin, a production company that works in the fields of audiovisual production, animation and short films. In 2003, he wrote and directed the series of erotic cartoons “Un peu d’amour”, which was broadcast on Canal+.

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