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The Initiates: A Comic Artist and a Wine Artisan Exchange Jobs
This is a translated French graphic novel about two men - one a wine maker, and one (the author) a comic artist, who decide to immerse themselves in each other's worlds for a year. The author works within the vineyard, learns about aging wine, learns to taste, etc. His friend comes with him to a book printing shop, and begrudgingly reads classic French graphic novels to try to understand where the author's passion comes from. It is a very French book. Leisurely, ponderous, minimalist art, in touch with the seasons and the land. It’s very beautiful but probably not for everyone... I think a certain introspective subset of MMD readers would love it. --Brenna
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A graphic novel that explores the nature of one’s vocation, this book offers a look at the daily devotion to craft in two dissimilar professions. Étienne Davodeau is a comic artist—he doesn’t know much about the world of winemaking. Richard Leroy is a winemaker—he’s rarely even read comics. But filled with good will and curiosity, the two men exchange professions, and Étienne goes to work in Richard’s vineyards and cellar, while Richard, in return, leaps into the world of comics. Providing a true-life representation of how both professions work, this insightful book investigates two fascinating fields, exploring each man’s motivations and ultimately revealing that their endeavors and aspirations are not much different.
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