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What if man journeyed into space in 1869, not 1969? In this breath-taking fantasy graphic novel, Alex Alice draws on Jules Verne and nineteenth-century romanticism to create a watercolor world of adventure and wonder to enchant adults and younger readers alike.In anticipation of their maiden voyage, Seraphin and the Knights of Aether had prepared for everything -- except treason. The villainous chamberlain wants to overthrow King Ludwig and claim the electro-aetheric technology for Prussia. The only escape for the king and his companions lies in the frosty skies above Bavaria.The aethership's first flight is asuccess, but their respite is short-lived. As long as the chamberlain is free to spread his lies, these travelers will find no safe harbor. To save the king's throne, they must push the ship even farther -- out of the sky . . . and into the stars!
About the Author
Alex Alice is a French graphic novel writer and artist, working in France and sometimes in the U.S. Born in 1974, he grew up in the south of France and had the chance to travel around Europe, where he developed a life-long passion for the ruins and castles of the medieval and romantic ages.This infused his art, from the grim medieval setting of esoteric thriller "The Third Testament" (1997-2003, co-written with Xavier Dorison) to the primeval, mythic world of "Siegfried" (2007-2011) , an operatic re-telling of the northern saga of the great dragon-slayer.His interest range from cinema and animation to painting and illustration (he received two Spectrum Fantastic Art awards for his covers) , and extend to fine art and sculpture. He exhibited Siegfried-related pieces with French sculptor Christophe Charbonnel in 2015. His "Siegfried "has also been produced as a video performance set to Wagner's music performed by the Orchestre National de Lyon.His new ongoing series is his most personal work to date. In Castle in the Stars, he draws on Jules Verne and nineteenth century romanticism to create a watercolor world of adventure and wonder, to enchant adults and younger readers alike. A special exhibition on this series was produced in 2017 by the Angoulême International Comics festival, showcasing 70 pieces of original art along with costumes, props and models.His works have been translated in 19 languages.
