Sempé in New York
Sempé in New York by Jean-Jacques Sempé, published by 26letters on December 5, 2023, is a collection that showcases the entirety of Sempé’s covers for The New Yorker, including many unpublished drawings. This edition presents a unique opportunity to explore the artist’s reflections on his experiences in New York City, where he sought inspiration and discovered the charm of the iconic magazine. The book features 318 pages filled with Sempé’s distinctive illustrations, capturing the essence of urban life through a blend of humor and poignancy.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of scenes that depict both the vibrancy and solitude of New York City. Sempé’s drawings reveal the hidden essence of its people and places, from bustling crowds and towering skyscrapers to serene gardens and quiet rooms. The collection not only highlights the artist’s keen observations but also includes a long interview that delves into his creative process and experiences in the city. This edition serves as a visual journey through the life and landscapes of a city that is both enchanting and complex, making it a significant addition to the realms of comics, graphic novels, and literary collections.
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The entire collection of the New Yorker’s covers of JJ, among which are many unpublished drawings, is now available for the first time. Complete with a long interview where he tells about his wondering though the big apple in search of inspiration and when and how he discovered the existence of The New Yorker—this legendary, far, charming magazine. Masterpieces of the ephemeral, Sempé’s drawings are made of little more than nothing. The richness of the apparent ephemeral details reveal the hidden essence of people and places. They tell the joy of living in a unique city. Little and big crowds, gigantic and defeating skyscrapers, jazzmen, crowded parks, but also silent rooms, surprising loneliness, enchanted gardens—a thousand views where the eye of the artist lies, all together showing the life and places of the city that never sleeps.
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