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Ballad For Sophie
[Paperback - 2021]
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Publisher: Top Shelf Productions | ISBN: 9781603094986 | Pages: 320
Shipping Weight: .88 | Dimensions: 6.75 x .91 x 10 inches

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?

Melo wrote The Adventures of Dog Mendonça & Pizzaboy, a series of three graphic novels published by Tinta-da-China and Dark Horse Comics. The books feature forewords from legendary filmmakers John Landis, George A. Romero and Tobe Hooper. He frequently works with Argentinian artists Juan Cavia and Santiago Villa. In 2012 he was invited to write a story for the Eisner winning anthology Dark Horse Presents, also featuring works by Frank Miller and Mike Mignola.

He has won Best Script (2011) and Best Comic Book (2012) at Amadora BD with these books. The author lives in Lisbon, Portugal.

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