The Land of Unfinished Dreams

“Ventura’s superb, wry storytelling is well matched by Ferraris’ equally magnificent illustrations… This intergenerational story is a strong pick for family read-alouds, with elements for both kids and adults to enjoy.” — Booklist (starred review)

“Drawn in a classic Disney style, the candy-colored art is energetic and cartoony, with occasional surprises such as a talking airplane and smart-alecky pears, and the story is leavened with plenty of goofy humor.” — School Library Journal

“Thoughtful illustrations deliver an utterly enchanting world… It’s impossible not to fall under the spell.” — Slings & Arrows

“Beautifully creative… The artwork is stunningly adorable; the story, heartwarming. A perfectly modern bedtime story.” — SFF Insiders

Marco Daeron Ventura is a publishing professional with more than 12 years of experience. He co-founded an independent publishing house in Italy, and has written numerous children’s books and graphic novels, including the acclaimed adventures of Norby, a series for adults and children. He has also lettered more than 8,000 pages of comics. He lives and works in Turin, Italy, with his personal editor, a black cat named Kobe.

Marco Ferraris always loved to draw, and his passion for comics was ignited by characters like Mickey Mouse, Lucky Luke, and Asterix. His professional ventures began in 2020, collaborating with authors such as Mattia Surroz and gaming companies like Unfold Games. In 2021, he began a collaboration with Marco Ventura, resulting in The Land of Unfinished Dreams. He is currently employed by a French publishing house, working on his first solo project.

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