Synopses & Reviews
On the eve of the release of his latest movie, The Lady From Shanghai, Orson Welles receives a gift: An admirer has sent him a box of cigars. Rich and full bodied, they are the finest hes ever tasted. But then, these are no ordinary cigars: Theyve been assembled by the most famous cigar roller in Cuba, Conchita Marquez. It is an exquisite gift, though one not appreciated by Welless wife, Rita Hayworth. As he smokes these most coveted of cigars, he daydreams about the plump genius Conchita Marquez, whose story of triumph, despair, and love unfolds within the pages of this stunning and imaginative graphic novel.
Review
“Masterful artwork.” Booklist (starred review)
About the Author
David Camus is an award-winning writer. His work Knights of the Kingdom won the Prix Relay for best adventure/fantasy novel. He lives in Paris, France. Nick Abadzis is an artist, writer, and editor who has won various awards, including an Eisner in 2008 for his graphic novel Laika, which was also selected as Best Book of the Year by both Publishers Weekly and Kirkus. He lives in New York.