Arsene Lupin, Gentleman Thief

The first Arsene Lupin novel was released in 1907 by Maurice Leblanc. It is about a charming thief and master of disguises. This new edition is beautifully illustrated by Vincent Mallie, capturing the joyful style of an animated feature. It collects the first 9 novellas and features dozens of black-and-white and full-color illustrations and plates, evoking the beauty and charm of a Studio Ghibli production.

Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 05 July 2022
Publisher: Magnetic Press

In 1907, the renowned author Maurice Leblanc unveiled the inaugural collection of stories, recounting the thrilling escapades of Arsene Lupin, a charismatic thief and master of disguise. The character gained immense popularity, appearing in 17 novels and 39 novellas, inspiring countless generations of captivating anti-heroes to follow in his footsteps. This brand-new edition of the very first Arsene Lupin novel is exquisitely illustrated by artist Vincent Mallie, capturing the whimsical essence of an animated feature, as if crafted by the renowned director Hayao Miyazaki (whose debut directorial release was LUPIN THE 3rd: The Castle of Cagliostro, which is replete with references to Leblanc's iconic character).

Collecting the initial 9 novellas, this illustrated edition showcases an array of black-and-white and full-color illustrations and plates, including numerous two-page spreads that evoke the breathtaking beauty and charm of a Studio Ghibli production.

Weight: 952g
Dimension: 223 x 287 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781951719470