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達文西二號
向文藝復興大師達文西致敬
一部瘋狂的太空歌劇：結合科幻世界與漫畫
「你只要嘗試過飛行，日後走路也會仰望天空，因為那是你曾經抵達，並渴望回去的地方。」――李奧納多・達文西（Léonard de Vinci，1452-1519）
「從過去看見未來，橫跨一萬年的奇思異想，『美』為宇宙帶來生機。」
――常勝（漫畫家）
BD Louvre
當羅浮宮遇上漫畫系列
達文西，文藝復興三傑之首。2019年為其逝世500周年，羅浮宮特別策劃了「達文西大展」，也邀約漫畫名家史蒂芬．拉維瓦（Stéphane Levallois），耗時兩年創作了以「達文西」為名的作品：《達文西二號》（LEONARD2VINCI）。
【內容介紹】
故事分別發生於兩個時空：公元1519年臨終的李奧納多‧達文西（Leonardo da Vinci，1452-1519）的房間與公元15018年太空船「文藝復興號」。
1519年，臨終前的達文西將一切交代完畢後，他請求向神父告解，「我的主，請原諒我，我有罪……」
遙遠的未來，15018年，人類最後的倖存者搭上太空船「文藝復興號」，奮力逃脫外星人武裝艦隊的追擊。他們唯一的希望，複製史上最偉大、洞見的發明天才——李奧納多．達文西！他們在達文西名作《聖母子與聖安妮》（The Virgin and Child with St. Anne）找到一枚他作畫時遺留下來的指紋，藉此基因複製出「達文西二號」，寄望他能夠製造出抗敵的新武器，而最終將迎來什麼樣的結局呢？他是否能夠拯救人類？
追隨天才的軌跡
從外星人、哈利波特到達文西，作者的省思
作者史蒂芬以達文西為原形汲取靈感，以科學家的敏銳性觀察自然，並且對技術充滿熱情，他是一位天才發明家，超前時代。漫畫描繪在一萬多年後，人類遭受浩劫，透過複製「達文西天分計畫」以拯救人類……以此向達文西（Leonardo da Vinci）的藝術天才和獨創性致敬。在漫畫中藉用文藝復興大師的作品，以及回顧了那些未完成的作品。這部漫畫史蒂芬稱之為「太空歌劇」。
他花了兩年的時間，沉溺在達文西的繪圖、油畫以及珍稀手稿，包括繪畫、雕塑、建築、 解剖學、工程、製圖、地質學和植物學等，塑造出故事中的人物、飛船，以及建築物之中，「我開始學習與達文西一起繪畫。」史蒂芬說。一點一滴的進入達文西的藝術世界，模仿左撇子達文西以左手處理線稿，一切都是為了最忠實的還原，一格格、一頁頁，直到全書。
以史艦今，達文西是那個時代的傑出發明家，面對威脅人類的危險，他是否能拯救人類？面對未來人類的滅絕，進步的技術又能挽救什麼？這部漫畫是通往達文西的奇幻之門，不斷在黑白相間與冰冷而恐怖的未來之間來回穿梭，進而喚起棕褐色的過去……
一部瘋狂的太空歌劇：結合科幻世界與漫畫
「你只要嘗試過飛行，日後走路也會仰望天空，因為那是你曾經抵達，並渴望回去的地方。」――李奧納多・達文西（Léonard de Vinci，1452-1519）
「從過去看見未來，橫跨一萬年的奇思異想，『美』為宇宙帶來生機。」
――常勝（漫畫家）
BD Louvre
當羅浮宮遇上漫畫系列
達文西，文藝復興三傑之首。2019年為其逝世500周年，羅浮宮特別策劃了「達文西大展」，也邀約漫畫名家史蒂芬．拉維瓦（Stéphane Levallois），耗時兩年創作了以「達文西」為名的作品：《達文西二號》（LEONARD2VINCI）。
【內容介紹】
故事分別發生於兩個時空：公元1519年臨終的李奧納多‧達文西（Leonardo da Vinci，1452-1519）的房間與公元15018年太空船「文藝復興號」。
1519年，臨終前的達文西將一切交代完畢後，他請求向神父告解，「我的主，請原諒我，我有罪……」
遙遠的未來，15018年，人類最後的倖存者搭上太空船「文藝復興號」，奮力逃脫外星人武裝艦隊的追擊。他們唯一的希望，複製史上最偉大、洞見的發明天才——李奧納多．達文西！他們在達文西名作《聖母子與聖安妮》（The Virgin and Child with St. Anne）找到一枚他作畫時遺留下來的指紋，藉此基因複製出「達文西二號」，寄望他能夠製造出抗敵的新武器，而最終將迎來什麼樣的結局呢？他是否能夠拯救人類？
追隨天才的軌跡
從外星人、哈利波特到達文西，作者的省思
作者史蒂芬以達文西為原形汲取靈感，以科學家的敏銳性觀察自然，並且對技術充滿熱情，他是一位天才發明家，超前時代。漫畫描繪在一萬多年後，人類遭受浩劫，透過複製「達文西天分計畫」以拯救人類……以此向達文西（Leonardo da Vinci）的藝術天才和獨創性致敬。在漫畫中藉用文藝復興大師的作品，以及回顧了那些未完成的作品。這部漫畫史蒂芬稱之為「太空歌劇」。
他花了兩年的時間，沉溺在達文西的繪圖、油畫以及珍稀手稿，包括繪畫、雕塑、建築、 解剖學、工程、製圖、地質學和植物學等，塑造出故事中的人物、飛船，以及建築物之中，「我開始學習與達文西一起繪畫。」史蒂芬說。一點一滴的進入達文西的藝術世界，模仿左撇子達文西以左手處理線稿，一切都是為了最忠實的還原，一格格、一頁頁，直到全書。
以史艦今，達文西是那個時代的傑出發明家，面對威脅人類的危險，他是否能拯救人類？面對未來人類的滅絕，進步的技術又能挽救什麼？這部漫畫是通往達文西的奇幻之門，不斷在黑白相間與冰冷而恐怖的未來之間來回穿梭，進而喚起棕褐色的過去……
100 pages, Paperback
First published September 11, 2019
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September 7, 2021
A weird sci-fi story about the last humans in the far future cloning Leonardo da Vinci so that he could save them from an alien race out to exterminate mankind. The story was really hard to follow. It flipped back and forth between random moments in da Vinci's life and Leonardo 2's story. I had an extremely difficult time following it due to this. The linework of the art was exquisite though. Really stellar.
Received a review copy from NBM.
Received a review copy from NBM.
September 13, 2020
Future technology has allowed for one of Leonardo da Vinci's smudged fingerprints to birth his future clone. Planet Earth is under imminent attack and it is only the rebirth of this genius mind that can cause their possible salvation.
I adored the premise for this 100 page graphic novel but felt the confines of the page length limited my emotional attachment to the story. Everything felt too briefly touched upon and I longed for more than surface level understanding for all that was occurring.
The art style worked far better for me. Black and white or sepia toned pages were interspersed with bright spots of colour visible only in da Vinci's artwork. The research done to imitate his style is evidently immense and I thought Levallois did great justice to the originals, here.
I recieved a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the author, Stéphane Levallois, and the publisher, NBM Publishing, for this opportunity.
I adored the premise for this 100 page graphic novel but felt the confines of the page length limited my emotional attachment to the story. Everything felt too briefly touched upon and I longed for more than surface level understanding for all that was occurring.
The art style worked far better for me. Black and white or sepia toned pages were interspersed with bright spots of colour visible only in da Vinci's artwork. The research done to imitate his style is evidently immense and I thought Levallois did great justice to the originals, here.
I recieved a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the author, Stéphane Levallois, and the publisher, NBM Publishing, for this opportunity.
September 10, 2020
Wow!! That was something! It was strange, original, very complex, had marvelous artwork and all of that contribute to create a great graphic novel. Part of an homage to Da Vinci, part science-fiction a book that is really hard to describe, that need to be experience. My word won't be able to do it justice, so I better just stop here, but truly an amazing work of creativity that I highly recommend!
November 14, 2020
Un graphisme époustoufflant!
Une intrigue pas toujours très claire.
On ne sait pas quels dessins sont de De Vinci et quels dessins sont de Levallois. Pareil pour les textes.
Durant la lecture, on est ébahie par la beauté du trait.
Une intrigue pas toujours très claire.
On ne sait pas quels dessins sont de De Vinci et quels dessins sont de Levallois. Pareil pour les textes.
Durant la lecture, on est ébahie par la beauté du trait.
November 13, 2020
As an artist, I’m floored by the amount of research Levallois did to make this look like Da Vinci’s own work. Tremendous.
June 22, 2023
Da Vinci’s young, curly-headed clone on the cover looks a lot like Jeremy Allen White. Do clones smoke Honeyrose? Do six Bertazzo palms make a cubit?
September 14, 2020
Da Vinci as the Most Interesting Clip-art Ever
The caption above is a joke, but it does capture the most fascinating aspect of this project. The author tells a space opera story that's not especially unique in the world of sci-fi graphic novels, but he does so in the style of da Vinci, featuring many works drawn from the Louvre's da Vinci catalogue, and featuring as the main actor a cloned character known as Leonardo 2. Sound like fun? It is.
This book is the latest in a series of graphic novels written and produced in close collaboration with The Louvre. The stories are mostly set in the Louvre or reflect some feature of its design, operation, or collections. I've read several - each is entirely distinct. There is no pattern to the series, and no particular genre dominates - there's mystery, historical drama, adventure, and so on. This particular effort is especially daring, the most "arty" of the books I've seen, but that's part of the fun of the whole project.
The execution of the premise turns on the artist's incorporation of da Vinci's sketches, drawings and paintings into the art work of the novel, and some mishigas about a cloned da Vinci being groomed to battle a galactic invader. That whole plot is sort of a stretch, and the plot is not really the point. The fact that da Vinci's work and thought can easily translate into cosmic level adventure is the point, and it's a point that is well and entertainingly made. The author has done an impressive job of incorporating da Vinci's paintings, (which appear in color on the otherwise black and white, or sepia toned, pages), and in using da Vinci's drawings to create backgrounds, structures, characters, even space vessels, to illustrate the story. This is not computer generated or manipulated. Levallois redrew and recreated everything on the page
There is an excellent reader's bonus at the end of the book. Quite wisely, the decision was made not to footnote or provide source and context for every bit of da Vinci material in every panel of the book. That would have been tedious at best and probably would have brought the entire reading experience to a heavy halt. Rather, the editors selected twelve or so pieces of da Vinci's work that figure heavily in the book, collected them at the end of the book, and invited the author to comment on each piece as to why he selected it, why he featured it in the narrative, and what it means to him. This view into the creative process was, in some ways, the high point of the book, and a greatly appreciated treat.
So, while the Louvre could certainly rest on its laurels as a preeminent repository of great art, it's a delight to see new and interesting things being done and created with its cooperation, and this volume is a fine example of how satisfying and entertaining such creative collaborations can be.
(Please note that I received a free ecopy of this book without a review requirement, or any influence regarding review content should I choose to post a review. Apart from that I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.)
The caption above is a joke, but it does capture the most fascinating aspect of this project. The author tells a space opera story that's not especially unique in the world of sci-fi graphic novels, but he does so in the style of da Vinci, featuring many works drawn from the Louvre's da Vinci catalogue, and featuring as the main actor a cloned character known as Leonardo 2. Sound like fun? It is.
This book is the latest in a series of graphic novels written and produced in close collaboration with The Louvre. The stories are mostly set in the Louvre or reflect some feature of its design, operation, or collections. I've read several - each is entirely distinct. There is no pattern to the series, and no particular genre dominates - there's mystery, historical drama, adventure, and so on. This particular effort is especially daring, the most "arty" of the books I've seen, but that's part of the fun of the whole project.
The execution of the premise turns on the artist's incorporation of da Vinci's sketches, drawings and paintings into the art work of the novel, and some mishigas about a cloned da Vinci being groomed to battle a galactic invader. That whole plot is sort of a stretch, and the plot is not really the point. The fact that da Vinci's work and thought can easily translate into cosmic level adventure is the point, and it's a point that is well and entertainingly made. The author has done an impressive job of incorporating da Vinci's paintings, (which appear in color on the otherwise black and white, or sepia toned, pages), and in using da Vinci's drawings to create backgrounds, structures, characters, even space vessels, to illustrate the story. This is not computer generated or manipulated. Levallois redrew and recreated everything on the page
There is an excellent reader's bonus at the end of the book. Quite wisely, the decision was made not to footnote or provide source and context for every bit of da Vinci material in every panel of the book. That would have been tedious at best and probably would have brought the entire reading experience to a heavy halt. Rather, the editors selected twelve or so pieces of da Vinci's work that figure heavily in the book, collected them at the end of the book, and invited the author to comment on each piece as to why he selected it, why he featured it in the narrative, and what it means to him. This view into the creative process was, in some ways, the high point of the book, and a greatly appreciated treat.
So, while the Louvre could certainly rest on its laurels as a preeminent repository of great art, it's a delight to see new and interesting things being done and created with its cooperation, and this volume is a fine example of how satisfying and entertaining such creative collaborations can be.
(Please note that I received a free ecopy of this book without a review requirement, or any influence regarding review content should I choose to post a review. Apart from that I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.)
September 9, 2020
We start this graphic novel with a virgin birth – future scientists clone Leonardo da Vinci from a smudge of his fingerprint on a painting of the Madonna, and make sure he grows up learning just what the great man once knew. For there's an intergalactic war to win, and that is something they're needing his help with. While his training and production montages play out, as it were, we see back to the original, Leonardo #1, with a confession to us of his being illegitimate, a bit of a sodomite, and so on, and we're also shown him try and become the producer of wonders back then and fail. Wings for manned flight? Crashed. Canal diggers? Too costly. And so on.
I don't quite think the book really convinced on the sci-fi side of things; we're told the spaceship that houses Leonardo #2's creators is the last vestige of humanity, but I didn't really feel much concern for their/our victory. What I did like, especially in the light of other books from this graphic-novels-built-to-parade-the-Louvre-catalogue series, was how inventively different the conceit was, and how so many pages got to crib from the man himself, using da Vinci artwork and designs as background to this book's images.
Ultimately, despite some reservations (I didn't get the impression the translation of the text, scattered about different corners of every frame as it is, was as flowing and readable as it could be), I do think this something pretty impressive indeed. Yes, the sci-fi wasn't perfect, but it did resolve itself in very satisfying ways, yes the art was a true homage to the original, with a lot of talent needed to be so, and also yes, this book served as a true tip of the hat to Leonardo #1. If you come here knowing of his biography (the legend of his tutor retiring on the spot at the sight of the young man's angel creation, etc) you'll find a book that suitably talks about da Vinci, shows us a version of him and successfully uses him as base for something quite extraordinarily different, all at the same time. Putting all that into two covers must have been a stretch, and there were times reading this I felt it beyond this creator, but he did a damned good job of it in the finish. For being brave, and putting hard work back on the pages of graphic novels, I have to give this four stars.
Also from this publisher – 9781681122595 – Leonardo da Vinci, the Renaissance of the World
Also using the Louvre – 9781681122571 – Red Mother With Child, amongst others
I don't quite think the book really convinced on the sci-fi side of things; we're told the spaceship that houses Leonardo #2's creators is the last vestige of humanity, but I didn't really feel much concern for their/our victory. What I did like, especially in the light of other books from this graphic-novels-built-to-parade-the-Louvre-catalogue series, was how inventively different the conceit was, and how so many pages got to crib from the man himself, using da Vinci artwork and designs as background to this book's images.
Ultimately, despite some reservations (I didn't get the impression the translation of the text, scattered about different corners of every frame as it is, was as flowing and readable as it could be), I do think this something pretty impressive indeed. Yes, the sci-fi wasn't perfect, but it did resolve itself in very satisfying ways, yes the art was a true homage to the original, with a lot of talent needed to be so, and also yes, this book served as a true tip of the hat to Leonardo #1. If you come here knowing of his biography (the legend of his tutor retiring on the spot at the sight of the young man's angel creation, etc) you'll find a book that suitably talks about da Vinci, shows us a version of him and successfully uses him as base for something quite extraordinarily different, all at the same time. Putting all that into two covers must have been a stretch, and there were times reading this I felt it beyond this creator, but he did a damned good job of it in the finish. For being brave, and putting hard work back on the pages of graphic novels, I have to give this four stars.
Also from this publisher – 9781681122595 – Leonardo da Vinci, the Renaissance of the World
Also using the Louvre – 9781681122571 – Red Mother With Child, amongst others
September 27, 2020
This graphic novel is something quite remarkable indeed. In terms of art style, it’s the most impressive GN I’ve ever read.
This space opera is set in the year 15014 after the Earth has long been destroyed by alien invaders. Aboard the ship Renaissance, the last of humankind return to Earth in search of a Leonardo Da Vinci painting within the ruins of the Louvre. On this painting, they find a fingerprint which they use to create a Da Vinci clone to help them win the war against the aliens.
Despite the excellent Renaissance art style, this story is incredibly abstract and surreal. It’s an artistic tour de force.
It’s no secret that I adore Leonardo Da Vinci. I’ve read many books about him, and have spent hours studying his artworks and sketches, so I immediately noticed that the artwork in the graphic novel isn’t just well-drawn, but primarily made up of reproductions of Leo’s actual sketches. The idea alone of using real artwork and sketches to create a graphic novel is highly original.
But what makes this even more mind-blowing is the fact that these drawings aren’t edited images of Leo’s work, but fresh, hand-drawn pieces by Stéphane Levallois that perfectly replicate Leo’s style, and look near identical. It’s no wonder this novel took two years to create. I’m unbelievably impressed by this feat. I once believed that Da Vinci’s art could never be imitated, but my god, this is really something.
I don’t normally enjoy black and white GNs, but once I realised what I was seeing, the style of the artwork was perfect. Leonardo’s sketches were never coloured, only shaded, so it made total sense to recreate the images in black and white also.
That being said, there was the odd panel here and there that may have been over-detailed, and I couldn’t quite make out what the images were. But despite that, the art in the novel is unbelievably stunning. The dedication to accuracy and attention to detail speaks of such care and love of Da Vinci’s works. I would highly recommend to anyone who enjoys not just Leonardo’s art, but his genius on whole.
Big thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for sending me a digital copy to review.
This space opera is set in the year 15014 after the Earth has long been destroyed by alien invaders. Aboard the ship Renaissance, the last of humankind return to Earth in search of a Leonardo Da Vinci painting within the ruins of the Louvre. On this painting, they find a fingerprint which they use to create a Da Vinci clone to help them win the war against the aliens.
Despite the excellent Renaissance art style, this story is incredibly abstract and surreal. It’s an artistic tour de force.
It’s no secret that I adore Leonardo Da Vinci. I’ve read many books about him, and have spent hours studying his artworks and sketches, so I immediately noticed that the artwork in the graphic novel isn’t just well-drawn, but primarily made up of reproductions of Leo’s actual sketches. The idea alone of using real artwork and sketches to create a graphic novel is highly original.
But what makes this even more mind-blowing is the fact that these drawings aren’t edited images of Leo’s work, but fresh, hand-drawn pieces by Stéphane Levallois that perfectly replicate Leo’s style, and look near identical. It’s no wonder this novel took two years to create. I’m unbelievably impressed by this feat. I once believed that Da Vinci’s art could never be imitated, but my god, this is really something.
I don’t normally enjoy black and white GNs, but once I realised what I was seeing, the style of the artwork was perfect. Leonardo’s sketches were never coloured, only shaded, so it made total sense to recreate the images in black and white also.
That being said, there was the odd panel here and there that may have been over-detailed, and I couldn’t quite make out what the images were. But despite that, the art in the novel is unbelievably stunning. The dedication to accuracy and attention to detail speaks of such care and love of Da Vinci’s works. I would highly recommend to anyone who enjoys not just Leonardo’s art, but his genius on whole.
Big thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for sending me a digital copy to review.
January 4, 2021
** I WAS GIVEN THIS BOOK FOR MY READING PLEASURE **
Copy received through Netgalley
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Leonardo 2, by Stéphane Levallois
★★★★☆
96 Pages
This was an intriguing concept – take Leonardo Da Vinci's work and place it as the main art and storyline of a space opera. I think Levallois did a great job incorporating the best of Da Vinci's work into the story, and the illustrations were stunning throughout. I liked that the present-day space storyline was in black, while the historical Da Vinci storyline was in his trademark brown/cream combo. It made it clear, and easy to differentiate the two timelines.
When it comes to the story, I feel that it was interesting, but I wasn't blown away. I liked the concept, but I feel it was a little rushed and the split timeline made it harder to keep hold of the space-opera storyline. I found myself getting lost and confused a few times, and not getting the full effect of the space-opera side of the story.
I also found the short length of the story meant I lacked the time and connection to the story that would have let me immerse myself in the character of Leonardo 2. Though the art was stunning and the story concept was clever and interesting, I had zero emotional attachment to the story and felt that Leonardo 2 – as a character – was a prop rather than a central character.
When it comes to reading ability – I found it REALLY hard to read. I got a copy from Netgalley, but due to life, it had expired by the time I was able to read this, so I bought my copy from Amazon. Even then, it was *really* hard to read, comfortably. I had to zoom in a lot, which was frustrating, and I could barely read the dates/captions without zooming in. But, as that's something that wouldn't be a problem in a paperback version – my preference for graphic novels – I'm not letting that effect my rating, but it is worth mentioning.
Overall, I probably would give this a 3* for the storyline, but a 5* for the art, so I'm taking the middle ground and going for a 4* review. It lacked an emotional connection and a strong central character to hold the story together, but the concept and art were impressive.
Copy received through Netgalley
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Leonardo 2, by Stéphane Levallois
★★★★☆
96 Pages
This was an intriguing concept – take Leonardo Da Vinci's work and place it as the main art and storyline of a space opera. I think Levallois did a great job incorporating the best of Da Vinci's work into the story, and the illustrations were stunning throughout. I liked that the present-day space storyline was in black, while the historical Da Vinci storyline was in his trademark brown/cream combo. It made it clear, and easy to differentiate the two timelines.
When it comes to the story, I feel that it was interesting, but I wasn't blown away. I liked the concept, but I feel it was a little rushed and the split timeline made it harder to keep hold of the space-opera storyline. I found myself getting lost and confused a few times, and not getting the full effect of the space-opera side of the story.
I also found the short length of the story meant I lacked the time and connection to the story that would have let me immerse myself in the character of Leonardo 2. Though the art was stunning and the story concept was clever and interesting, I had zero emotional attachment to the story and felt that Leonardo 2 – as a character – was a prop rather than a central character.
When it comes to reading ability – I found it REALLY hard to read. I got a copy from Netgalley, but due to life, it had expired by the time I was able to read this, so I bought my copy from Amazon. Even then, it was *really* hard to read, comfortably. I had to zoom in a lot, which was frustrating, and I could barely read the dates/captions without zooming in. But, as that's something that wouldn't be a problem in a paperback version – my preference for graphic novels – I'm not letting that effect my rating, but it is worth mentioning.
Overall, I probably would give this a 3* for the storyline, but a 5* for the art, so I'm taking the middle ground and going for a 4* review. It lacked an emotional connection and a strong central character to hold the story together, but the concept and art were impressive.
October 11, 2020
This was more a story in the artwork than in the text. This at once appealed to me and repelled me. Appealed to me because the use of color and Da Vinci's artwork throughout was masterful (although a few of the drawings seemed almost too incomplete). Repelled me because while I loved the outermost and the story, I got more understanding of what was going on from the blurb on the cover than from most of the book itself. The story does hold together well though and in full-size glossy pages would probably really be amazing. On a phone screen, it wasn't quite sho impressive unfortunately.
Well done over all.
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the opportunity to read a pre-release copy of this book.
Well done over all.
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the opportunity to read a pre-release copy of this book.
October 15, 2020
I'm going to be honest, I wasn't really sure what I was getting myself into with this book, and even though I had read the description, It really didn't prepare me for what really happened. In this graphic novel is a collection of breathtaking works of art, and they are woven into an equally breathtaking story. I never thought scifi could blend so seamlessly with this style of art, and really Leonardo Da Vinci in general, but here I am, blown away and in awe of this book. I really enjoyed it, if you haven't gotten the message yet.
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October 1, 2020I'd like to separate the story and the art in this book.. The story didn't make a lot of sense to me, and it was confusing at times... I don't think I fully grasped the invasion, nor did I understand the context for the memories we were being told.
The art, on the other hand, is beautiful. You can see the effort that the author took with drawing characters similar to what Da Vinci has drawn, the attention to detail, picking up inspiration from different artworks, and combining them to make sense. Very impressive artwork in this book!
The art, on the other hand, is beautiful. You can see the effort that the author took with drawing characters similar to what Da Vinci has drawn, the attention to detail, picking up inspiration from different artworks, and combining them to make sense. Very impressive artwork in this book!
September 22, 2020
This is a dreamy, ethereal work. If you're looking for a concrete, literal story, this won't be for you. It's almost gentle despite the topic, and feels warm and introspective. Of course this is probably due to the distinct da Vinci style the book remains faithful to. It's the kind of book you read on a rainy afternoon and just let yourself drift...
I would totally recommend this as a story you can visit several times a receive a new message each time.
I would totally recommend this as a story you can visit several times a receive a new message each time.
November 15, 2020
As much as I wanted to love and enjoy this book, I didn’t. I just couldn’t connect to the story and had a hard time following. All I just understand is the reborn, the memories and the invasion.
With that, I realize that this book is mixture of sci-fi and historical fiction and that is cool. However I just couldn’t grasp the story.
The art is beautiful, kudos to the artist. It was very pleasing to the eye, really elegant.
With that, I realize that this book is mixture of sci-fi and historical fiction and that is cool. However I just couldn’t grasp the story.
The art is beautiful, kudos to the artist. It was very pleasing to the eye, really elegant.
February 26, 2024
Un grand Space opéra en bd! Des dessins de maître et pas n’importe lequel ( celui de Pirates des Caraïbes, de Harry Potter et King Kong) réaniment le Grand Léonardo. Son génie visionnaire se prête parfaitement à la science-fiction et l’œuvre est une œuvre intéressante et riche. L’histoire en revanche m’a un peu moins convaincue, mais il faut reconnaître que le genre n’est pas vraiment ma tasse de thé.
March 7, 2021
Une bande dessinée hommage à l'artiste-ingénieur Léonard de Vinci, qui choisit la forme d'une hagiographie de science-fiction, avec de superbes planches, bien inspirées de son modèle, plein de clins d'oeil à ses chefs d'oeuvre bien que le scénario futuriste soit plutôt prétexte à l'alignement des éléments importants de sa vie.
September 10, 2020
ARC Copy...hmm to be honest I mixed on the story part of...in a "would Leonardo think-act that way feel" but the art (which resembles the great master) is beautiful and obviously great care has been taken in the research of the man's art style.
September 18, 2020
This was a beautiful piece of art. Truly, it shows how graphic novels can be an artform unto themselves. The story itself was nothing particularly special, in my opinion, but the artwork was so painstakingly created. It is a beautiful piece to read and view.
March 10, 2021
Thank you Goodreads for this giveaway win.
This book took me sometime to read since its more comic book style. The story itself was odd but the graphic drawings were awesome and I really enjoyed looking at them. I personally would of just got the book for the art work and not the futuristic story.
This book took me sometime to read since its more comic book style. The story itself was odd but the graphic drawings were awesome and I really enjoyed looking at them. I personally would of just got the book for the art work and not the futuristic story.
March 27, 2025
Precioso libro gráfico de space opera dedicado al gran Leonardo Da Vinci. Como fan del artista, me ha fascinado la original manera de plasmar su renacer. Las ilustraciones son increíbles. Para verlas una y otra vez.
October 8, 2020
3,5 (3 for the story, 4-5 for the art)
February 17, 2021
The story was fine, the art was amazing!
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March 30, 2021Note: I accessed a digital review copy of this book through Edelweiss.
July 22, 2021
Mi-SF mi-biographie, vaut surtout pour son dessin somptueux.
July 11, 2022
Incredible art, no story. Just a random sci-fi tribute to Leo's art.
December 13, 2023
Es una belleza el dibujo, la historia funciona pero es bastante extraña, pero lo recomiendo es corto y en serio te entra por los ojos
March 18, 2024
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