Le Château des étoiles ALBUMS Series by Alex Alice

“This one is Jules Verne meets Miyazaki. It’s the space race in 1869 in a kind of alternate past. … When you see the book itself, it’s this big, oversized object with this incredible watercolor comics style, and it’s this really big, epic, sweeping story of a boy following in his mother’s discovery and then opening up the solar system, but in the age of the 1800s. It’s got a kind of steampunk but also a kind of young, classic children’s story feel to it.”

What if man journeyed into space in 1869, not 1969? In this breath-taking fantasy graphic novel, Alex Alice draws on Jules Verne and nineteenth-century romanticism to create a watercolor world of adventure and wonder to enchant adults and younger readers alike.In anticipation of their maiden voyage, Seraphin and the Knights of Aether had prepared for everything—except treason. The villainous chamberlain wants to overthrow King Ludwig and claim the electro-aetheric technology for Prussia... moreWhat if man journeyed into space in 1869, not 1969? In this breath-taking fantasy graphic novel, Alex Alice draws on Jules Verne and nineteenth-century romanticism to create a watercolor world of adventure and wonder to enchant adults and younger readers alike.In anticipation of their maiden voyage, Seraphin and the Knights of Aether had prepared for everything—except treason. The villainous chamberlain wants to overthrow King Ludwig and claim the electro-aetheric technology for Prussia. The only escape for the king and his companions lies in the frosty skies above Bavaria.The aethership’s first flight is asuccess, but their respite is short-lived. As long as the chamberlain is free to spread his lies, these travelers will find no safe harbor. To save the king’s throne, they must push the ship even farther—out of the sky . . . and into the stars! less

What if man journeyed into space in 1869, not 1969? In The Knights of Mars, the third volume in this breath-taking fantasy graphic novel series, Alex Alice draws on Jules Verne and nineteenth-century romanticism to create a watercolor world of adventure and wonder to enchant adults and younger readers alike... moreWhat if man journeyed into space in 1869, not 1969? In The Knights of Mars, the third volume in this breath-taking fantasy graphic novel series, Alex Alice draws on Jules Verne and nineteenth-century romanticism to create a watercolor world of adventure and wonder to enchant adults and younger readers alike.When Seraphin, Hans, and Sophie returned from their voyage to the moon, they didn’t come home empty-handed—they brought with them aetherite, a miraculous substance that defies gravity! To keep their secret safe from the Prussians, the trio lives in hiding on a remote island in Brittany. Meanwhile, Seraphin’s father has founded the International Society of Aether, a group of scientists dedicated to the peaceful pursuit of space exploration. But on the eve of their inaugural meeting, he vanishes without a trace!The Knights of Aether’s last hope lies in a daring rescue of King Ludwig and Professor Dulac. They will find them on the farthest outskirts of the Prussian empire—the planet Mars! less

Séraphin et ses amis arrivent sur Mars à la recherche du Professeur Dulac et de l expédition prussienne qui l'a enlevé. Quand ils retrouvent les restes abandonnés de l expédition précédente, le traître Gudden dévoile son jeu : le père de Séraphin n est pas sur Mars, il ne l a jamais été ! Avide de pouvoir, Gudden les a manipulés pour rapporter le maximum d etherite sur Terre. Une rixe éclate entre Gudden et Séraphin. Assommé, celui-ci se réveille seul sur Mars.. moreSéraphin et ses amis arrivent sur Mars à la recherche du Professeur Dulac et de l expédition prussienne qui l'a enlevé. Quand ils retrouvent les restes abandonnés de l expédition précédente, le traître Gudden dévoile son jeu : le père de Séraphin n est pas sur Mars, il ne l a jamais été ! Avide de pouvoir, Gudden les a manipulés pour rapporter le maximum d etherite sur Terre. Une rixe éclate entre Gudden et Séraphin. Assommé, celui-ci se réveille seul sur Mars... abandonné de ses compagnons ?! Il ne reste pas seul longtemps et découvre que Mars est habitée : c est en l occurrence une mystérieuse créature aux allures de princesse, blessée, qu il rencontre. Séraphin décide de la ramener auprès des siens et retrouve ainsi la trace de ses compagnons, enlevés par un groupe de rebelles Martiaux. Trompés, isolés, prisonniers, nos héros sont en mauvaise posture... Mais le temps presse car un nouveau danger s annonce: de belliqueux vais-seaux Prussiens obscurcissent le ciel martien... less