This artist delves into the human condition through visual storytelling, often focusing on themes of displacement and solidarity. His work is characterized by raw authenticity and a profound interest in the fates of individuals caught in challenging circumstances. Through his illustrations and graphic novels, he seeks to capture the complex emotions and unseen narratives of those often overlooked by society. His artistic approach is grounded in direct observation and empathetic portrayal.
Already a bestselling work in Europe, Johnny Cash: I See a Darkness vividly portrays the unpredictable life of a loner, patriot, outlaw, and music rebel, making this unique biography a compelling read for multiple generations of graphic novel and music fans.
An intoxicating portrait of boxer Emile Griffith, an African American bisexual athlete and one of the world's greatest fighters The American boxing champion Emile Griffith gained notoriety in 1962 when he brutally defeated the Cuban fighter Benny Paret. Ten days after the fight, Paret, who had directed a homophobic slur at Griffith during the weigh-in, died from his injuries. In Knock Out!, Reinhard Kleist draws a powerful, emotive portrait of a bisexual African American athlete who, facing racism and homophobia in 1960s America, found success in the world of boxing. It's the story of a fierce and ambitious fighter, and of a knockout blow that ended one life and changed a second forever.
Poland, 1941. Sixteen-year-old Harry Haft is sent to Auschwitz. When he is forced to fight against other inmates for the amusement of the SS officers, Haft shows extraordinary strength and courage, and a determination to survive. As the Soviet Army advances in April 1945, he makes a daring escape from the Nazis. After negotiating the turmoil of postwar Poland, Haft immigrates to the United States and establishes himself as a professional prizefighter, remaining undefeated until he faces heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano in 1949. In The Boxer, Reinhard Kleist reveals another side to the steely Harry Haft: a man struggling to escape the memories of the fiancée he left behind in Poland. This is a powerful and moving graphic novel about love and the will to survive.
Kleist employs a cast of characters drawn from Cave's music and writing to tell the story of a formidable artist and influencer. In graphic novel format, he paints a portrait of Cave's childhood in Australia, his early years fronting The Birthday Party, the sublime highs of his success with The Bad Seeds, and the crippling lows of his battle with heroin.
How David Bowie changed the face of rock music
In October 1958, a young German journalist arrives in Havana, Cuba, and sets out to meet and interview Fidel Castro on behalf of a German newspaper. He finds himself in a country plunged into revolution. From the viewpoint of this young journalist, Kleist presents a detailed look at the life and politics of the Cuban 'Maximo Lider' Fidel Castro, from his childhood to the present day. Beautifully realised in Kleist's bold, striking style, Castro is a unique portrait of one of the most enduring and controversial figures in modern history.
Reinhard Kleists LOW zeigt David Bowie in Westberlin auf der Suche nach Inspiration für sein Album LOW. Die brillante Kolorierung stammt von Thomas Gilke.
1972 erlebte die Geburt des Rock'n'Roll-Messias Ziggy Stardust, dessen provokantes Spiel mit sexueller Identität und Geschlechterrollen den Grundstein für David Bowies Aufstieg zum „einflussreichsten Popmusiker aller Zeiten“ (New Musical Express) legte.
Johnny Cash, bekanntester Country-Sänger aller Zeiten, Rebell, Idol von Musik-Fans aller Generationen, eine Legende bereits zu Lebzeiten Fesselnd und in eindringlichen Bildern schildert der renommierte Comic-Autor Reinhard Kleist in seiner Graphic Novel das bewegte Leben des „Man In Black“: von seinen frühen Sessions mit Elvis über das Konzert im Folsom Prison, das Cash Ende der 1960er-Jahre zur berühmtesten Stimme Amerikas macht, bis hin zu seinem spektakulären Comeback an der Seite des Produzenten Rick Rubin. Ein aufregendes Buch, das den Menschen Johnny Cash und seine Songs auf einzigartige Weise erfahrbar macht. Die Graphic Novel erscheint zum mittlerweile 20. Todestag von Johnny Cash und ... ---erstmals im Hardcover--- ---im größeren Format--- ---mit einer Sonderfarbe--- ---und kolorierten Illustrationen im Anhang---
Ein Artbook von Reinhard Kleist
Nick Cave, Musiker und Schriftsteller, Schauspieler und Drehbuchautor, ist einer der vielseitigsten und auch erfolgreichsten Künstler der letzten Jahrzehnte. Reinhard Kleist zeigt in diesem Bildband die unterschiedlichsten Facetten dieser vielschichtigen Künstlerpersönlichkeit. Gezeichnete und gemalte Porträts und Szenen aus dem Leben Caves laden ein, den Popstar zu betrachten, den man kennt, und dazu weitere großartige Seiten durch Reinhard Kleists sehr persönliche Bilder zu entdecken. Das Artbook erscheint als Hardcover im Schallplattenformat 30 x 30 cm und ergänzt Reinhard Kleists biografischen Comic „Nick Cave – Mercy on Me“, der im September 2017 erscheint.
