Des Souris et des hommes, by John Steinbeck and illustrated by Rébecca Dautremer

United States, 1937: John Steinbeck publishes a short novel that will become a masterpiece of world literature. Of Mice and Men is the story of George and Lennie, two seasonal workers who travel across California, dreaming of a better life. A magnificent story that tells us about friendship, hope, but also the cruelty of men, and which has deeply moved millions of readers.

France, 2020: Rébecca Dautremer adapts this great classic into an incredible graphic novel. For this second collaboration with Editions Tishina, following Silk a few years before, she brilliantly renews her universe and her palette, pushing her talent further than ever before. An intense dialogue between Steinbeck’s complete text and the artistic universe of France’s most famous illustrator.

Graphic novel, 20 x 24 cm, 420 pages, hardcover with square back

Rights sold: Dutch, German, Italian and Spanish.

‘Everyone will be breathless at the sight of this marvel from an artist who is clearly at her peak. […] It is a complete success. Earth, skin, and a thousand shades of red dominate her images, which expand on the text and capture pent-up emotions. TTT’ — TÉLÉRAMA

‘The text of Steinbeck’s novel thus doubles in volume, taking on greater significance both in terms of page space and its resonance with the reader. […] An edition that reminds us, in these times when reading is becoming an increasingly digital activity, that books remain objects of visual wonder.’— FRANCE 3

‘The result is spectacular. An extraordinary creation, where dialogue, old photos, drawings, colours… embrace and collide without pause. As impressive as the “Monsters” by Emil Ferris, this book’s number one fan.’— ELLE