Acht, neun, zehn

Arne Bellstorf's Acht, neun, zehn is a spare, deeply human graphic novel from Germany's Reprodukt, first published in 2005. The story follows a young man adrift in Berlin, capturing a single pivotal night that reshapes his understanding of connection and escape. Bellstorf, who both writes and draws, brings an intimate, observational quality to this quiet character study, making it a standout example of contemporary European autobiographical fiction.