Paris

Set in Bohemian Paris of the early 1950s, Juliet, an American art student, shares a flat with Paulette, a revolutionary with an extensive lingerie collection. To make ends meet, Juliet paints portraits of wealthy debutantes. One of her subjects is Deborah, a young woman trapped in the old social order of her wealthy family. Juliet herself has felt confined in the rigid academic structure of her art education and finds an unlikely kindred spirit in Deborah. And though Juliet wasn't expecting romance, this is Paris, after all, where both inspiration and love abound.

Format: Hardback
Length: 152 pages
Publication date: 12 July 2022
Publisher: Image Comics

Set in the vibrant and artistic Bohemian Paris of the early 1950s, the story revolves around Juliet, a penniless American art student, who shares a humble apartment with Paulette, a revolutionary with an impressive lingerie collection. To make ends meet, Juliet embarks on a unique venture: painting portraits of wealthy debutantes. Among her subjects is Deborah, a young woman caught in the rigid social confines of her affluent family.

Juliet, herself feeling confined by the strict academic structure of her art education, finds an unexpected connection with Deborah. And as fate would have it, this is Paris, a city where inspiration and love flourish. Despite her initial reservations, Juliet's heart opens up to the possibility of romance.

Their love for art becomes the thread that binds them together, even as their friends and family attempt to tear them apart. Juliet and Deborah's journey is a captivating blend of passion, rebellion, and the clash of different worlds.

Through the vivid illustrations of Simon Gane, the artist behind the Eisner Award nominated Ghost Tree and Theyre Not Like Us, the story comes to life with rich detail and emotion. Andi Watson, the talented author behind The Book Tour, Kerry and the Knight of the Forest, and Punycorn, has penned a captivating narrative that will captivate readers of all ages and backgrounds.

This LGBTQ fairy tale romance is a must-read for fans of Patricia Highsmith's The Price of Salt/Carol, Portrait of a Lady on Fire, Julie Marohs Blue is the Warmest Color, and Pénélope Bagieus Exquisite Corpse. It offers a unique and captivating perspective on love, creativity, and the pursuit of one's dreams, set against the backdrop of a vibrant and captivating era.

Weight: 626g
Dimension: 268 x 175 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781534321205