Zep

Celebrated author Zep (A Story of Men, A Strange and Beautiful Sound) weaves a mystery borne from humanity's addiction to convenience and technology, and the dangers such addiction can propose. This gorgeously illustrated, poignant sci-fi tale aims a spotlight on current social trends such as over-consumption, climate change, identity theft, and transhumanism. Painted in detailed watercolors by Dominique Bertail, this book evokes the classic science fiction styles of Jean "Moebius" Giraud, Enki Bilal, and Jean-Claude Mézières.

Life's choices and what remains in the end are universal themes. Where is life's value? In the noise and fury, or in the silence andcontemplation? In the struggles, or in the peace? William chose silence25 years ago by joining the Carthusian religious order. When an inheritanceforces him to leave the monastery for Paris, he must master a whole new worldand question certainties forged long ago. He meets Mery, a young womanwhose days are numbered due to an incurable illness and who is resolutelydecided on making the most of the time she has left. This, in turn, will forceWilliam to face new questions and complicate his choices in a powerfull storythat truly addresses the meaning of life.

After parting ways a number of years back, a group offriends - former members of the rock group Tricky Fingers - head tothe English countryside for a reunion. While some have found success, othershave been less lucky. The last time thatTricky Fingers found themselves in the same spot was eighteen years ago for aconcert in the BBC studios that was supposed to launch their career... butinstead ended in catastrophe. Since then, this group of friends that onceharbored dreams of revolutionizing rock has parted ways, most drifting intomusical obscurity. Except Sandro. His initiative brings the group together forthe weekend to find out where life has taken them. How their fortunes havefaired. To see if they've learned anything since they were teenagers. This is their story. This is a story ofmen.