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Ballad for Sophie Paperback – November 2, 2021

by Filipe Melo (Author), Juan Cavia (Illustrator), Gabriela Soares (Translator)
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One of the American Library Association’s Top 10 Best Graphic Novels for Adults!
Nominated for four Eisner Awards!
Nominated for two Harvey Awards!
Nominated for five Ringo Awards!
Nominated for the American Cartoonists Society Reuben Award (Graphic Novel Division)!

A young journalist prompts a reclusive piano superstar to open up, resulting in this stunning graphic sonata exploring a lifetime of rivalry, regret, and redemption.

1933. In the small French village of Cressy-la-Valoise, a local piano contest brings together two brilliant young players: Julien Dubois, the privileged heir of a wealthy family, and François Samson, the janitor's son. One wins, one loses, and both are changed forever.

1997. In a huge mansion stained with cigarette smoke and memories, a bitter old man is shaken by the unexpected visit of an interviewer. Somewhere between reality and fantasy, Julien composes, like in a musical score, a complex and moving story about the cost of success, rivalry, redemption, and flying pianos.

When all is said and done, did anyone ever truly win? And is there any music left to play?
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  7. ISBN-10
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Editorial Reviews

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2021 Best Graphic Novels for Adults - American Library Association

"Breathtakingly beautiful... One of the most self-assured and satisfying books of the year, gloriously drawn and colored, full of twists and turns, authentic emotion and peak craftsmanship." —Forbes

★ "A moving saga of artistic rivalry, guilt, and redemption." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Ballad for Sophie was the perfect balance of story and art that is a rare find indeed." —Biff Bam Pop

"In Ballad for Sophie, an interview turns into a life story, full of drama and doubt, regret and hope. This stunning collaboration between Filipe Melo and Juan Cavia will sweep you off your feet and surprise you with its unexpected ending."
—Christy Peterson, Vintage Books, Vancouver, WA

About the Author

Filipe Melo is a musician, film director and author. He developed a passion for piano and improvisation from an early age. He studied at Hot Clube de Portugal and later at Berklee College of Music. After many years as a pianist, he also became a composer and an orchestrator. He currently teaches music at ESML, a university in Lisbon. In cinema, he developed several cult projects: I'll See You in My Dreams, Um Mundo Catita and Sleepwalk, as well as commercials and music videos. His books are published in several countries. In the US, he wrote for the Eisner-winning anthology Dark Horse Presents. In 2019, he received a career award from the Amadora BD Festival.

Juan Cavia works as an art director and illustrator since 2004. He studied cinema and simultaneously developed skills in illustration and painting from an early age with his mentor, Argentinean artist Carlos Pedrazzini. At the age of 21, he began a career as an art director. Since then, he has made advertisements, TV, music videos, theater and nine feature films, including The Secret in her Eyes by J. Campanella (Oscar-winner for Best Foreign Film).

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Top Shelf Productions (November 2, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1603094989
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1603094986
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.94 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.75 x 0.91 x 10 inches
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4.8 out of 5 stars
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Fantastic book contents, but not good quality
Two days after I started reading it, the book fell apart..... It is truly a great graphic novel (I love the drawing as well as how the story is written), but the book quality is so bad.
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Paris
5.0 out of 5 stars such a beautiful story
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2022
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I love this story. One of the best books I’ve read this year hands down. A beautiful and well done story of a pianist, his accomplishments and failures and how he learns to be a good person. I love this story I can’t rave about it enough.
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5.0 out of 5 stars exceptional
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2022
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Wonderful! Absolutely beautiful art and story. The characters are wonderfully written and the emotions felt through the story are phenomenal!
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Viktoria
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, a colorfully rich emotional adventure
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2024
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The storyline and stunning illustrations just sucked me in. An incredible specimen of graphic fiction. Bravo
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D. Elvas
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful story! Beautiful illustration!
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2021
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Love this book and it's going to be my go-to gift this holiday season.
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Mataconarte
5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful, just beautiful.
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2024
Amazing story, amazing art, I cannot fathom one thing to correct in this books, it’s highly engaging and very moving. A real must read.
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Skye Kilaen
5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional graphic novel
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2023
An elderly musician dying of cancer agrees to tell his life story to a pushy journalist, quite possibly as a form of confession, but both parties find healing, connection, and closure. Re-reading this graphic novel gave me even *more* feelings than I had on a first reading, and tbh I hadn't thought that was possible. It's an exceptional work, and I'm glad to own a copy because I will definitely be returning to it in the future.
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Yasser M. Tolba
5.0 out of 5 stars brilliant
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2023
Magically narrated and drawn. I really enjoyed it and finished reading it in 2 days. The choice of colors was also not usual but beautiful.
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Jason
3.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book contents, but not good quality
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2022
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Two days after I started reading it, the book fell apart..... It is truly a great graphic novel (I love the drawing as well as how the story is written), but the book quality is so bad.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book contents, but not good quality
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2022
Two days after I started reading it, the book fell apart..... It is truly a great graphic novel (I love the drawing as well as how the story is written), but the book quality is so bad.
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Letícia Pessamílio
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfeito
Reviewed in Brazil on August 8, 2023
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Este quadrinho é simplesmente maravilhoso!!! As ilustrações são lindas e a história é muito emocionante. Apenas leiam, vale a pena!
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Maria Ariguznaga
5.0 out of 5 stars Una nana
Reviewed in Mexico on October 5, 2023
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Que buena historia. Los colores le quedan mucho junto con el dibujo, pero aquí lo que se lleva todo el foco es simplemente la historia del personaje principal a través de los años... quisiera saber más, pero así es perfecta.
Dense la oportunidad de leer esto.
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Myriam
5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous and inspiring
Reviewed in Canada on February 7, 2022
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I loved this graphic novel. It was beautifully written and illustrated. I've become addicted to graphic novels and it's in no small part because of books like this one.
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Jwebguy
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 17, 2023
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I find a good graphic novel about one read in twenty. This is a great graphic novel. The kind of original and heartwarming story that only comes once in a while. Beautiful to look at and beautiful to read.
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carla
5.0 out of 5 stars Emotional
Reviewed in Spain on November 4, 2022
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Amazing
Delicate
Elegant
Congrats Filipe Melo
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