Summary
In the rain-slicked, neon-glowing streets of a 1970s continental metropolis, a man called François makes a snap decision that will change his life for good.
François, in his fifties, living alone and low on cash, does not have the life he dreams of. With a cigarette stuck to the corner of his mouth and wearing his perpetual black suit, he has carried out the same morning routine for 17 years—entering the lottery with his lucky numbers, then knocking back a beer at Café Monico before h…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781787334816 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1787334813 |
| Author: | Joris Mertens |
| Publisher: | Vintage Publishing |
| Imprint: | Jonathan Cape |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 152 |
| Release Date: | 14 July 2025 |
| Weight: | 975g |
| Dimensions: | 320mm x 240mm x 24mm |
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Every once in a while you pick up a new graphic novel by someone who you were previously unfamiliar with and your proverbial socks get blown off… Dry Cleaned such an absolute pleasure. This is a feast for the eyes… If we read a better graphic novel than this in 2025 we’ll count ourselves very lucky indeed! * Bookmunch *A study of work, crime and consequences… The drama is second to the atmosphere: damply glistening cobbles, rosily lit bistros, terse words and cigarette fumes * Guardian, Books of the Year *
About The Author
Joris Mertens
Joris Mertens is a Belgian graphic novelist, living in Flanders, Belgium. He trained as a graphic designer in Brussels, and worked for years in the advertising, film and television industry as a set designer, art director, illustrator and storyboard artist. His debut graphic novel, Beatrice (2019) won multiple international prizes and accolades.
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