Paul Madonna Livres

The third and final volume of All Over Coffee presents some of the most beloved and never before collected pieces from the weekly series. Originally published in the San Francisco Chronicle, this timeless work, which includes collaborations with many prize-winning authors, is now collected for the first time into a new gorgeous hardcover edition. You Know Exactly enigmatically melds art, story, and travel to capture the profundity reflected outside and resting deep within the soul. With original writings plus collaborations with award-winning writers including Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Cheryl Strayed, Andrew Sean Greer, Robert Olen Butler, Kristen Tracy, Daniel Handler (otherwise known as Lemony Snicket), and more, artist and writer Paul Madonna pairs words with exquisitely rendered cityscapes to create a poignant, thought-provoking showpiece. Each page offers something unique: short stories, poems, fleeting thoughts, and one-liners displayed alongside pen and ink drawings that travel from San Francisco to New York, from Paris to Tokyo. The effect coalesces into a mesmerizing work that you'll want to return to again and again.

This book presents a fresh perspective on the intersection of art and comics, exploring how comics can be viewed as a legitimate form of art and poetry. It offers innovative insights into the creative potential of this medium.

From award-winning artist and author Paul Madonna, Come to Light is a beautifully illustrated three-part mystery novel series weaving a gripping tale of a lost love, a vengeful sister, and the imminent death of a man--unless Emit Hopper can discover the truth in time. For five years Emit Hopper's wife Julia has been missing, and now the bodies of her two hiking companions have been found and identified in Yosemite Valley. Emit was convinced that Julia's ex-boyfriend, Guillaume, was responsible for everything, but when new evidence arises Emit is not so sure anymore. Julia's sister, however, is less hesitant: she hires a professional gunman to take care of Guillaume. Quickly, Emit finds his life spinning out of control: he becomes a target of a State Department investigation, gets entangled in an international ring of art thefts, and finds his own artwork for an exhibition stolen. Now Emit is also on a deadline to save the one man who likely could be the reason and cause for the greatest misery of his life. Replete with almost one hundred drawings that illuminate this fun and intriguing page-turner, Come to Light is the thrilling follow-up to Emit Hopper's story, which debuted in Close Enough for the Angels.

Exploring themes of art, creativity, and the role of luck in life, this character-driven narrative intertwines a mystery with a love story. Enhanced by over one hundred lush and haunting illustrations, it offers a fresh and innovative take on the illustrated novel, inviting readers into a visually captivating and emotionally resonant journey.

The story introduces Ronnie Gilbert, an eccentric detective whose origin is explored in this third installment of the Emit Hopper Mystery series. As the narrative unfolds, readers can expect a blend of unique character development and intriguing mystery elements, setting the stage for Ronnie's unforgettable journey.

"The book is fantastic.Of time and tenderness.Beautiful drawings. Beautiful text.Ethereal and serious at once.The book is its own reward."-- Maira Kalman, author of "And the Pursuit of Happiness"