Friday at the Atelier, Vol. 1

Name: Friday at the Atelier, Vol. 1
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781975374068
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By Sakura Hamada and Alexis Eckerman and Matthew Alberts

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Emiko Tamaki is a female office worker who's exhausted with life, but when she goes up to someone collapsed on the street, she's surprised by his sudden request to model for him. The man turns out to be renowned artist Shunsui Ishihara, and he wants her... Read More

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Friday at the Atelier, Vol. 1

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Description

Emiko Tamaki is a female office worker who's exhausted with life, but when she goes up to someone collapsed on the street, she's surprised by his sudden request to model for him.

The man turns out to be renowned artist Shunsui Ishihara, and he wants her nude and covered in fish?!

It's not the most normal way to get to know someone, but it might be the start of something beautiful—or at least unpredictable!

Friday at the Atelier, Vol. 1 by Sakura Hamada, Alexis Eckerman, Matthew Alberts offers a unique take on art, life, and the unexpected turns one’s journey might take.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781975374068

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 May 2024

Country: United States

Imprint: Yen Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 148.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 245g

Pages: 194

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