Anais Nin

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A Sea of Lies

By Leonie Bischoff

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Anaïs Nin is a richly coloured graphic novel tracing the life of the iconic author known for breaking taboos with works like Delta of Venus. The story follows Nin's struggles in her marriage, her obsession with June Miller, and her many complex relationships, including with Henry Miller and her psychoanalysts. The narrative intertwines truth and fiction, capturing Nin's artistic and passionate life with occasional surreal imagery reflecting her unique literary style.
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Ideal for readers who appreciate literary biographies, graphic novels, and explorations of complex female figures in 20th-century art and culture. Fans of erotica, feminist literature, and those interested in psychological depth and artistic innovation will find this a compelling read.

In lithe, sensuous colored pencils, this international prize-winning, impressionistic graphic biography traces the life, the affairs, and the artistic process of Anaïs Nin, one of the best-known authors of women's erotica in the 1920s and '30s.

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Anaïs Nin, the author of works such as Delta of Venus and House of Incest, is the patron saint of taboo-breaking pop culture sexual iconoclasts. Not only is she an inspiration for contemporary figures such as Madonna, but her oeuvre, which encompasses erotica, autobiography, essays, short fiction, novels, and much more, has been adapted into film (Henry and June), television (Little Birds), and other media.

The cartoonist Léonie Bischoff traces the life of the prolific writer in this lushly coloured graphic novel. It begins with Nin struggling to reconcile the man she married (who had artistic aspirations) with the banker she finds herself living with in the Parisian suburbs. Soon, her obsession with June Miller leads to inspiration.

Nin's life and art, the truth and fiction, are further intertwined as she recounts her many sexual liaisons including those with Henry Miller (whom she and her husband subsidise so he can write the controversial Tropic of Cancer), her psychoanalysts, and even her father. Although Bischoff's drawing is largely representational, she occasionally depicts Nin's sexual experiences in scenes as surreal as Nin's own written portrayal of them.

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This prize-winning biography is praised for its breathtaking coloured pencil artwork and supple narrative, offering a stunning interpretation of Nin's inner and outer life. Critics highlight it as a dazzling, nuanced, and gorgeously drawn portrait. The visuals elevate the titillating yet respectful account, with elegant eroticism and intricate detail that captivates readers and art lovers alike.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781683967590

Publisher: Fantagraphics

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 May 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Fantagraphics

Illustration: 200 Illustrations

Contributors:

Translated by Jenna Allen
Translated by Jenna Allen

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 218.0mm

Height: 287.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 200

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Adult Graphic Novels Fiction Graphic Novels Leonie Bischoff

About the Author

Swiss cartoonist Léonie Bischoff received a diploma in comics from the Saint-Luc Institute in Brussels, where she still lives. Anaïs Nin: A Sea of Lies, her 2020 graphic biography, won the Audience Favorite prize at the Angoulême International Comics Festival. Other works include Hoodoo Darlin', Princess Suplex, and more. She is a member of the Comics Creators Against Sexism Collective. Jenna Allen is a freelance translator based in Colorado.