Olympia

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By Bastien Vives and Jerome Mulot and Florent Ruppert

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Summary

Alex, Carole, and Sam, an audacious trio of art thieves, set out to steal Édouard Manet's Olympia and two other masterpieces from the Petit Palais in Paris. Combining cutting-edge technology, expert skills, and boldness that verges on hubris, their heist promises adventure and mischief. The mission is complicated by Carole's nine-month pregnancy, adding a human and humorous touch to the thrilling escapade. This sequel to The Grande Odalisque blends fast-paced action with a warm character study, crafted by Bastien Vives, Jérôme Mulot, and Florent Ruppert.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

Ideal for readers of graphic novels who enjoy clever, adventurous tales with strong character development and a touch of humour. Fans of art, heist stories, and smart, female-led narratives will find much to admire here.

Meet Alex, Carole, and Sam: the most notorious trio of cat burglars of the 21st century, starring in this graphic novel sequel.

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Alex, Carole, and Sam use technology, know-how, and some serious chutzpah bordering on hubris to reinvent a profession that has lost much of its fun and insolence since the early 20th century. After successfully stealing Le Grande Odalisque by Ingrés from the Louvre, the art thieves have a new mission: nab Édouard Manet's Olympia—plus two other masterpieces—from the Petit Palais in Paris. Naturally, complications ensue, and not just from the fact that Carole is nine months pregnant at the time of the heist!

Forming a trio as formidable as their protagonists, Bastien Vives, Jérôme Mulot, and Florent Ruppert deliver an explosive, grand symphony of adventure, as well as a very touching and funny character study in this eagerly anticipated sequel to The Grande Odalisque.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Publishers Weekly praises this elegant and wacky sequel, noting its appeal to fans despite some narrative stretches. The Guardian recommends the previous book for those seeking serious escapist fun, while Multiversity Comics highlights the quick-witted storytelling and polished artistry anchored by three compelling female leads.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781683965176

Publisher: Fantagraphics

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 10 March 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Fantagraphics

Illustration: 136 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 310.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 136

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Adult Graphic Novels Bastien Vives Fiction Florent Ruppert Graphic Novels Jerome Mulot

About the Author

Jérôme Mulot is best known for his comics collaborations with Ruppert; each French artist both writes and draws. The two met at the National School of art in Dijon and began publishing their creations in their fanzine Del Adventure. Together they won the Revelation Prize from the Angouleme International Comics Festival for Barrel of Monkeys (Panier de Singe). They began publishing the crime fiction le Grande Odalisque in 2012. Florent Ruppert is a French comics writer and artist who frequently collaborates with Mulot. The two met at the National School of art in Dijon and began publishing their creations in their fanzine Del Adventure. Together, they won the Revelation Prize from the Angouleme International Comics Festival for Barrel of Monkeys (Panier de Singe). They began publishing the crime fiction le Grande Odalisque in 2012. Bastien Vivès is a Parisian who has drawn or collaborated on more than a dozen graphic novels since his published debut in 2006, including most recently The Butchery (Fantagraphics, 2021). The Angoulême Comics Festival granted Vivès the "Revelation" Award in 2009 and the prize for best series in 2015.