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Ballad for Sophie

By Filipe Melo
Illustrated by Juan Cavia
Translated by Gabriela Soares

By Filipe Melo
Illustrated by Juan Cavia
Translated by Gabriela Soares

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Nov 02, 2021 | ISBN 9781603094986

Ballad for Sophie by Filipe Melo
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Nov 02, 2021 | ISBN 9781603094986

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About Ballad for Sophie

One of the American Library Association’s Top 10 Best Graphic Novels for Adults!
Nominated for four Eisner Awards!
Nominated for two Harvey Awards!
Nominated for five Ringo Awards!
Nominated for the American Cartoonists Society Reuben Award (Graphic Novel Division)!

A young journalist prompts a reclusive piano superstar to open up, resulting in this stunning graphic sonata exploring a lifetime of rivalry, regret, and redemption.

1933. In the small French village of Cressy-la-Valoise, a local piano contest brings together two brilliant young players: Julien Dubois, the privileged heir of a wealthy family, and François Samson, the janitor’s son. One wins, one loses, and both are changed forever.

1997. In a huge mansion stained with cigarette smoke and memories, a bitter old man is shaken by the unexpected visit of an interviewer. Somewhere between reality and fantasy, Julien composes, like in a musical score, a complex and moving story about the cost of success, rivalry, redemption, and flying pianos.

When all is said and done, did anyone ever truly win? And is there any music left to play?

Product Details

Category: Graphic Novels & Manga

Paperback | $24.99
Published by Top Shelf Productions
Nov 02, 2021 | 320 Pages | 6-3/4 x 10 | ISBN 9781603094986
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Praise

2021 Best Graphic Novels for Adults – American Library Association

“Breathtakingly beautiful… One of the most self-assured and satisfying books of the year, gloriously drawn and colored, full of twists and turns, authentic emotion and peak craftsmanship.” — Forbes

★ “A moving saga of artistic rivalry, guilt, and redemption.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Ballad for Sophie was the perfect balance of story and art that is a rare find indeed.” —Biff Bam Pop

“In Ballad for Sophie, an interview turns into a life story, full of drama and doubt, regret and hope. This stunning collaboration between Filipe Melo and Juan Cavia will sweep you off your feet and surprise you with its unexpected ending.”
—Christy Peterson, Vintage Books, Vancouver, WA

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