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Chico & Rita

By Fernando Trueba and Javier Mariscal
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Chico & Rita is a visually striking graphic novel that follows the passionate and tumultuous romance between a talented Cuban pianist, Chico, and a beautiful singer, Rita, against the vibrant backdrop of 1940s and 50s Havana. As their love story unfolds, they navigate challenges of fame and personal ambition, capturing the rhythms of a bygone musical era. The narrative beautifully meshes love, music, and identity within the evocative illustrations.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by stories set in the vibrant world of 1940s and 1950s Havana, filled with romance and evocative depictions of jazz music and culture. It's perfect for readers who appreciate richly illustrated graphic novels blending art and storytelling to explore love, passion, and the pursuit of dreams.

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Beginning in 1948 Cuba, a young piano player named Chico and a beautiful singer named Rita follow their dreams to New York, Paris, Hollywood, and Las Vegas.

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Cuba, 1948. Chico is a young piano player with big dreams. Rita is a beautiful singer with an extraordinary voice. Music and romantic desire unite them, but their journey brings heartache and torment.

From Havana to New York, Paris, Hollywood, and Las Vegas, two passionate individuals battle impossible odds to unite in music and love.

Javier Mariscal's art perfectly captures the steamy, vibrant atmosphere of 1940s Havana and transports the reader back to a time filled with music and romance.

Based on the true story of Grammy Award-winning Cuban pianist and bandleader Bebo Valdes, this graphic novel is adapted from the animated feature film Chico & Rita, directed by Trueba and Mariscal.

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Chico & Rita is praised for its vibrant artwork and engaging narrative that captures a passionate love story set against the backdrop of the jazz music scene. Reviewers highlight its cinematic storytelling and nostalgia, reflecting the cultural vibrancy of Havana and New York City in the late 1940s and early 1950s. The graphic novel has been commended for its ability to transport readers with a blend of romance, music, and historical context.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781906838294

Publisher: SelfMadeHero

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 May 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: SelfMadeHero

Illustration: Full Colour

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 830g

Pages: 216

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About the Author

Fernando Trueba is a multiaward-winning writer, director, and producer, with a career spanning more than three decades in film, television, documentaries, theater, and music. Javier Mariscal is an artist and designer working in multiple fields, including illustration, graphics, comic books, paintings, animation, interiors, product design, furniture, and web design. He has a long-standing association with the New Yorker.

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