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Jose Luis Bocquet

    This author began his career as a passionate comic strip enthusiast, founding his own fanzines and editing anthologies. His deep interest in literature led him to work in a bookstore and write critical articles, eventually leading to his work in publishing. He later focused on writing comic scripts, building a reputation for his ability to revive genres like detective stories and westerns. His works often draw from the past, reconstructing a lost America while retaining the charm and atmosphere of old films and literature.

    Kiki de Montparnasse
    • 2011

      Kiki de Montparnasse

      • 416 pages
      • 15 hours of reading
      3.8(348)Add rating

      "In the bohemian and brilliant Montparnasse of the 1920s, Kiki escaped poverty to become one of the most charismatic figures of the avant-garde years between the wars. Partner to Man Ray, she would be immortalised by many artists. The muse of a generation, she was one of the first emancipated women of the 20th century"--Provided by publisher

      Kiki de Montparnasse