Nicolas de Crécy's 'Diario di un fantasma' finally published in Italy by Eris Edizioni

Originally released in France in 2007 by Futuropolis, Nicolas de Crécy's graphic novel 'Diario di un fantasma' has been published in Italy by Eris Edizioni. The book follows a nameless advertising sketch on a journey to Japan with its clumsy manager, aiming to become a market icon. The first part recounts their bizarre adventure in Tokyo, where the sketch seeks inspiration from Pokemon and other commercial graphics. The second part becomes introspective and autobiographical, as de Crécy himself encounters the sketch on a flight back to France, leading to a deep reflection on the creative process and the illustrator's struggles. The work explores the tension between artistic purity and market demands, delving into the artist's uncertainties and the shadowy dynamics between fiction and reality. De Crécy, born in Lyon in 1966, is a visionary master of contemporary comics. The Italian edition is 224 pages, two-color, priced at €18, with ISBN 9788898644407.