CATS OF THE LOUVRE
VIZ Media

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2019

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Taiyo Matsumoto is a critically acclaimed manga artist whose unique fusion of European comics influence and Japanese storytelling has produced genre-defying works like Tekkonkinkreet, Ping Pong, and Sunny. His scratchy, expressive linework and emotionally layered narratives explore themes of youth, memory, and transformation. Matsumoto’s characters navigate liminal spaces—between innocence and corruption, fantasy and realism—with visual boldness and deep empathy. Revered for his artistic range and emotional depth, he bridges the worlds of literary manga, animation, and global visual culture.

Taiyo Matsumoto
VIZ Media
978-1974707089
432
English
2019
paperback/ 25 x 17 cm

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In the shadowed halls of the Louvre, a hidden family of cats comes alive at night, wandering among masterpieces. Snowbébé, an enigmatic white kitten, feels an uncanny pull toward the art, leading to a journey that blurs the lines between reality and imagination. As secrets of the past intertwine with the present, the cats and museum staff confront mysteries that challenge their perceptions of art and existence. Matsumoto’s evocative storytelling and distinctive artistry craft a surreal tale that delves into the profound connections between life, art, and the unseen worlds in between. Manga, Taiyō Matsumoto, VIZ Media, 2019 VIZ Media 978-1974707089 Taiyō Matsumoto 2019

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Kodansha
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2011
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CATS OF THE LOUVRE

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2019

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Taiyo Matsumoto
paperback/ 25 x 17 cm
978-1974707089
English
432

Taiyo Matsumoto is a critically acclaimed manga artist whose unique fusion of European comics influence and Japanese storytelling has produced genre-defying works like Tekkonkinkreet, Ping Pong, and Sunny. His scratchy, expressive linework and emotionally layered narratives explore themes of youth, memory, and transformation. Matsumoto’s characters navigate liminal spaces—between innocence and corruption, fantasy and realism—with visual boldness and deep empathy. Revered for his artistic range and emotional depth, he bridges the worlds of literary manga, animation, and global visual culture.

In the shadowed halls of the Louvre, a hidden family of cats comes alive at night, wandering among masterpieces. Snowbébé, an enigmatic white kitten, feels an uncanny pull toward the art, leading to a journey that blurs the lines between reality and imagination. As secrets of the past intertwine with the present, the cats and museum staff confront mysteries that challenge their perceptions of art and existence. Matsumoto’s evocative storytelling and distinctive artistry craft a surreal tale that delves into the profound connections between life, art, and the unseen worlds in between. Manga, Taiyō Matsumoto, VIZ Media, 2019 VIZ Media 978-1974707089 Taiyō Matsumoto 2019

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Ivrea
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2023
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SUNNY

ecc
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2017
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