Junko Mizuno in dedication - Friday October 24, 2014

The Japanese artist Junko Mizuno, essential author of contemporary manga returns at the end of the year with two works: the volume of 2 of Pilou the apprentice gigolo (released at Imho) and Ravina The Witch? (Chez Venusdea). On this occasion, she will come to dedicate them, the Friday October 24 At the shop from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., yes yes you read that right!

Recognized worldwide, Junko Mizuno has a unique style, she plays with more than strong contrasts, since she chooses to make falsely tender drawings while mixing them with fairly black or even sordid themes. Which brings us to a very beautiful meeting between darkness and childish aesthetics. The artist has also set out to adapt fairy tales, of which Cinderella who made her famous, but in an adult version.

At the end of October, it is with joy that we find Pilou the apprentice gigolo (Volume 2), always at the quest for the ideal woman to whom he wishes to have children ...

As of Ravina The Witch? tells the story of a young orphan finding herself to live in a discharge with the sole friends: a tribe of crows, until the day when a strange witch entrusted him with a magic wand. It was then that Ravina discovered the world of men ... Small feature that is important, Junko Mizuno has drawn this new work only by hand, a beautiful successful challenge with brilliance!

An exceptional meeting, not to be missed: Meeting on Friday October 24 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. !

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