{"product_id":"ballad-for-sophie","title":"Ballad For Sophie","description":"\u003cb\u003eOne of the American Library Association’s Top 10 Best Graphic Novels for Adults!\u003cbr\u003eNominated for four Eisner Awards!\u003cbr\u003eNominated for two Harvey Awards!\u003cbr\u003eNominated for five Ringo Awards!\u003cbr\u003eNominated for the American Cartoonists Society Reuben Award (Graphic Novel Division)!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA young journalist prompts a reclusive piano superstar to open up, resulting in this stunning graphic sonata exploring a lifetime of rivalry, regret, and redemption.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1933. In the small French village of Cressy-la-Valoise, a local piano contest brings together two brilliant young players: Julien Dubois, the privileged heir of a wealthy family, and François Samson, the janitor''s son. One wins, one loses, and both are changed forever.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1997. In a huge mansion stained with cigarette smoke and memories, a bitter old man is shaken by the unexpected visit of an interviewer. Somewhere between reality and fantasy, Julien composes, like in a musical score, a complex and moving story about the cost of success, rivalry, redemption, and flying pianos.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen all is said and done, did anyone ever truly win? And is there any music left to play?","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57314529542526,"sku":"NW9781603094986","price":17.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781603094986.jpg?v=1778691819","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/ballad-for-sophie","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}