Orwell
- 160 pages
- 6 hours of reading
An intimate look at the life and work of one of England's greatest novelists and political essayists, and author of the dystopian masterpiece 1984
Pierre Christin Books
July 27, 1938 – October 3, 2024
Pierre Christin was a celebrated French writer whose works were characterized by profound reflections on society and human nature. His narratives often explored complex interpersonal relationships and moral dilemmas with a subtle touch of irony and critique. Christin masterfully wove suspenseful plots with thought-provoking considerations of politics, history, and cultural clashes. His unique style and ability to create vibrant characters left an indelible mark on the literary world.
Bilal: Legends of Today
- 176 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Legends of Today brings together the first three volumes that Enki Bilal has created in collaboration with the scriptwriter Pierre Christin: The Cruise of Forgotten (1975), The Stone Vessel (1976) and The City That Did Not Exist (1977).
The Delphs are an artificial species who depend entirely on an extremely rare substance, that not only allows them to live and reproduce, but also fuels their creative talents – for the Delphs are the most sought-after storytellers in the galaxy. They call upon Galaxity to find a new source of it, as their own is exhausted. The problem is, the only available deposit is on 21st century Earth, and the agents on station … are still going to high school!
Robert Moses: the master builder of New York City
- 104 pages
- 4 hours of reading
The achievements of one man changed the face of an entire city. Robert Moses: the mastermind of New York. From the subway to the skyscraper, from Manhattan's Financial District to the Long Island suburbs, every inch of New York tells the story of this controversial urban planner's mind. In paperback for the first time, Pierre Christin and Olivier Balez's comic book takes on the infamous "Power Broker" and unlocks the historical battles that created the modern metropolis.
The Complete Collection
- 160 pages
- 6 hours of reading
To prepare for Besson's upcoming film, here's the complete collection of Valerian and Laureline's adventures in English at last - including one unpublished volume, a longer cut of another, and a lot of details on the collaboration between the director and the authors!
Ravian - Integraal. Deel 4
- 216 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Valerian und Veronique 16
- 62 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Die Zeitagenten Valerian und Veronique planen einen Traumurlaub in einem kosmischen Ferienparadies. Dort geraten sie mitten in die Entführung eines Kalifensohnes ..
Vom amerikanischen Westen bis zu den entlegensten Gebieten des kommunistischen Blocks reist der Autor Pierre Christin „Valerian und Veronique“ während des Kalten Krieges. Dabei begegnet er auch bedeutenden Zeichnern wie Jean-Claude Mézières, Enki Bilal und Jean Giraud - bekannt als Moebius. Pierre Christin erzählt in Ost-West eine subjektive Geschichte der zweiten Hälfte des zwanzigsten Jahrhunderts zwischen Flower Power und der Atomkatastrophe von Tschernobyl. So ganz nebenbei erzählt er auch die Geschichte seiner künstlerischen Laufbahn. Umgesetzt ist die spannende Künstlerbiographie eines der bedeutendsten Comicautoren von Philippe Aymond
RAVIAN - 6: De ambassadeur der schaduwen
- 48 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Who threatens the diplomatic future of Earth? And who are the mysterious Shadows? Point Central is a multicultural space station that serves as a sort of United Nations to the galaxy. Tasked with protecting the new ambassador from Earth, Valerian is kidnapped alongside his charge in a lightning commando attack. It s up to Laureline to do all the heavy lifting and slog through the seedy bowels of the station as she tries to locate and rescue them and figure out who kidnapped them and why.
