Sold under the counter, forbidden, and long absent from the official narratives of the 9th art, adult comics have been around for nearly a century. Here is their journey, their publishers, their censors, and their key authors.
A tavern keeper's son who became the voice of an entire nation: this is how Giuseppe Verdi, from the organ of a village in Emilia-Romagna to the stages of Cairo and Paris, built the most performed lyrical repertoire in the world - and which arias to start with to truly appreciate it.
A governess, a wealthy house, a husband who is too perfect... and clichés galore. But does it still work? I'll tell you all about this phenomenon thriller.
She has sold more books than any other novelist in history, or almost. A century after her debut, her plots continue to ensnare millions of readers, her detectives are known worldwide, and her play breaks all records for longevity. Agatha Christie is not just the queen of detective fiction; she is a true publishing phenomenon. How did a modest Englishwoman become the most read novelist on the planet? A look back at a destiny as fascinating as her own mysteries.
A double-brimmed hat, a curved pipe, a magnifying glass focused on a clue, and that now-iconic line, elementary, my dear Watson. In just a few signs, the whole world recognizes Sherlock Holmes. For over one hundred thirty years, the Baker Street detective has fascinated readers with his almost supernatural ability to unravel the most opaque mysteries. Yet, his famous genius is nothing magical. Behind the character's exploits lies a very real method, made up of meticulous observation and relentless reasoning. We invite you to uncover its secrets as well.
Outstanding astronomers, builders of towering temples, inventors of a unique writing system... a dive into one of the most fascinating and enigmatic cultures in the history of pre-Columbian America.
A corpse with a sewn mouth pulled from the Seine, a lily ring, an enigmatic word engraved with ancient letters... This is how this historical thriller begins, which kept me on the edge of my seat during the Empire, despite a few lengthy passages.
A unique creation by Daniel Buren takes over gardens and rooms to gently challenge our perspective on the landscape that Monet frequented so much.
Five Fridays in July to (re)discover the pleasure of outdoor concerts, from jazz to folk to Indian music, in the heart of the Mouans-Sartoux castle park.
Two days to bring the comic book out of the pages: meetings, signings, and activities at Parc Spirou Provence.
