Sweet Salgari

In this singular, lavishly illustrated graphic novel from Coconino Press, acclaimed Italian cartoonist Paolo Bacilieri weaves a metafictional adventure inspired by the life and legacy of Emilio Salgari, the beloved author of adventure serials. First published in 2012, Sweet Salgari blends biography, literary history, and visual invention as it explores the line between a writer's thrilling fictions and his troubled reality. Bacilieri’s dense, expressive linework and playful page layouts make this a standout work for fans of sophisticated European comics.