Kirjahaku

This exceptional volume celebrates one of the greatest heroes in world cultural heritage: the Little Prince. Created in conjunction with some of the story’s greatest connoisseurs, this visual dictionary presents every aspect of The Little Prince: a behind-the-scenes look at the writing of the tale and its publication; the secrets of an unpublished chapter; rare illustrations by the author; photographs of the original manuscript; a guide to all the main characters, settings, and objects, and more. This is the story of a timeless tale for readers both young and old; it is the chronicle of a philosophical fable that has marked––and changed––the lives of generations of enthusiastic readers; it is the saga of a cult classic, second only to the Bible as the world’s bestselling book. From its first edition published in the United States in 1943 to its recent adaptation as an animated feature film, discover the incredible success of author Saint-Exupéry’s masterpiece, The Little Prince. This official album also includes—for the very first time—the numerous tributes paid to this admirable story, including films and animated cartoon series, musicals, graphic novels, and merchandising.

The second reference guide to the Jodoverse, focused on unveiling the secrets of the Universe's fiercest warrior clan: the Metabarons.Deconstructing the Metabarons sheds light on the secrets surrounding the celestial clan of warriors, first introduced in the the seminal science-fiction graphic novel, which has become the cornerstone of the Jodoverse, The Incal. This encyclopedic reference book is packed with fascinating insights from the Metabaron's original creators, Jodorowsky and Mœbius, alongside revealing text, and rare and unseen preliminary illustrations from Juan Gimenez. Discover the complexities of the Metabarons' sacred bloodline, traveling all the way their inception, through the tales of the intricacies of the expanded Universe and into the recent relaunch, The Metabaron.

Who hasn’t heard of The Little Prince? First published in the United States in 1943, this classic by Saint Exupery is the world’s best-selling book after the Bible, with 145 million copies purchased worldwide. For the very first time, discover the official and definitive encyclopedia to this planetary myth: the genesis of the masterpiece, the origins of the Little Prince, all of the drawings, Saint Exupery’s life, and more.