Best Selling Books by Juan Diaz Canales

Blacksad is in New Orleans, looking for work. He just so happens to come across a rich Texan who asks him to drive his car back down to his hometown. Perfect! An easy job and good money, not to mention the beautiful car! So the detective accepts. But, much to his dismay, the car is stolen from him in a gas station by Chad Lowell and Abe Greenberg, two beatnik writers wanting to get to Amarillo, Texas. Things soon get messy when Chad shoots at Abe during a quarrel, killing him dead. Forced into exile, Chad finds refuge in a circus. But Blacksad is hot on his trail along those endless highways of southern America.

Oldsmill, the town''s head honcho, is a white tiger. Karup, the chief of police, is a white bear. Huk, Karup''s henchman, a white fox. Along with the other animals of immaculate pelt, they form the WASP association (W for White, AS for Anglo-Saxon, P for Protestant). All other town residents, from the black magpie to the reddish-brown fox to the tabby cat, are nothing but trash. And if the police aren''t able to enforce white law, the wide-reaching arms of the ruthless Arctic Nation party, hooded and decked out in white robes, will soon put things in order. And they''ve got all the ropes and burning crosses they need. In this unwelcoming environment, Blacksad, a private detective, is investigating the disappearance of a child of color, Kyle. Dinah, Kyle''s mother, had a job as Karup''s housemaid, and some say she was getting pretty friendly with Oldsmill''s son. It doesn''t take Blacksad long to get his claws right into the vipers'' nest, and he''s as quick to lash out as any of them...

Get ready for a true masterpiece! This is the story of a private detective seeking revenge for the death of his assassinated ex-girlfriend. A stunning thriller, enhanced by a wonderfully detailed drawing style, with characters in the form of the animals that best reflect the nuances of their personalities. Dark, daring, engaging, this is undoubtedly one of Europe''s most successful comic book series.

Blacksad is in Las Vegas, with both his finances and morale at rock bottom, working for a wealthy gambling man. However, an unexpected encounter shakes up his new life: his friend Otto Lieber, a high-profile scientist, is in town for a nuclear conference. The two men manage to find the time to get together and chew the cud. Otto seems to be leading an exciting life, despite the little eccentricities of his "benefactor," Gotfield. Gotfield is married to the gorgeous Alma... on whose account Blacksad''s life will take a surprising turn...

Everyone''s favorite cat detective is back, and yes, we mean John Blacksad. This time, he''s on a particularly thorny case, as he''s responsible for protecting the president of a mafia-infiltrated union. This new four-volume story of the bestselling series takes us from soaring heights to terrifying depths as Blacksad navigates from the lofty world of New York theatre to the seedy nether regions of the city, where the criminal classes ply their questionable trades. Towering above them all is the figure of Solomon, a construction magnate well on his way to rebuilding the five boroughs, come hell or high water. Print release by Dark Horse Comics, summer 2022.

Everyone''s favorite cat detective is back, and yes, we mean John Blacksad. This time, he''s on a particularly thorny case, as he''s responsible for protecting the president of a mafia-infiltrated union. This new four-volume story of the bestselling series takes us from soaring heights to terrifying depths as Blacksad navigates from the lofty world of New York theatre to the seedy nether regions of the city, where the criminal classes ply their questionable trades. Towering above them all is the figure of Solomon, a construction magnate well on his way to rebuilding the five boroughs, come hell or high water. Print release by Dark Horse Comics, summer 2022.

It''s 1950s New Orleans, and Mardi Gras is in full swing. Thanks to Weekly, a Jazz producer going by the name of Faust sets up a meeting with Blacksad. Faust asks Blacksad if he could look into the disappearance of Sebastian, one of his musicians. There''s been no sign of the pianist for months, and his absence is jeopardizing the both the music label and the star''s private life. Faust fears that Sebastian has, once again, turned to drugs. The whole affair is rendered even more urgent now that Faust has learned that he''s suffering from cancer. Blacksad takes on the mission and discovers little by little that Faust hasn''t told him the whole story. He realizes that he is also being manipulated, but determines none the less to find Sebastian and try and understand the reasons for his disappearance. Little does he know at this point that this will be his most testing mission yet, in more than one respect.

Everyone''s favorite cat detective is back, and yes, we mean John Blacksad. This time, he''s on a particularly thorny case, as he''s responsible for protecting the president of a mafia-infiltrated union. This new two-volume story of the bestselling series takes us from soaring heights to terrifying depths as Blacksad navigates from the lofty world of New York theatre to the seedy nether regions of the city, where the criminal classes ply their questionable trades. Towering above them all is the figure of Solomon, a construction magnate well on his way to rebuilding the five boroughs, come hell or high water. Print release by Dark Horse Comics in 2024.

Oldsmill, de ''padrone'' van de stad, is een witte tijger. Karup, hoofd van politie, een witte beer. Huk, de gedoemde ziel van Karup, een witte vos. Samen met andere dieren met een hagelwitte pels vormen zij het WASP-genootschap ( White, Anglo-Saxon, Protestant). De rest, van de zwarte ekster, een gevlekte kater, kastanjebruine hinde tot de rossige vos, is schorriemorrie. En als de politie de blanke orde niet kan handhaven, nemen de krachtpatsers van Arctic-Nation - de racistische partij, gehuld in kappen en witte gewaden - het zonder scrupules van haar over. Zo nodig met strop en brandend kruis.

"Collects Blacksad, Blacksad: a silent hell, and Blacksad: Amarillo published by Dark Horse Comics in 2010, 2012, and 2013."

New York, 1940. Navit, a young, penniless singer, inherits ownership of an old-fashioned girlie magazine: "Gentlemind." Combative, intelligent, and audacious, she sets herself up as the publication''s new director and takes on the immense challenge of turning it into a modern magazine. Haunted by the memory of her lover who left for the front lines of Europe, she must confront the realities of an American society that is in its golden years, but remains highly patriarchal. A deeply touching story spanning three decades, relating the American dream from a woman''s perspective!

Everyone''s favorite cat detective is back, and yes, we mean John Blacksad. This time, he''s on a particularly thorny case, as he''s responsible for protecting the president of a mafia-infiltrated union. This new four-volume story of the bestselling series takes us from soaring heights to terrifying depths as Blacksad navigates from the lofty world of New York theatre to the seedy nether regions of the city, where the criminal classes ply their questionable trades. Towering above them all is the figure of Solomon, a construction magnate well on his way to rebuilding the five boroughs, come hell or high water.

The second volume in an anthology of short stories based on some of the many popular creations of legendary Japanese mangaka Osamu Tezuka, as illustrated by a collection of some of the greatest comic creators in Europe. This 300 page edition is presented manga-sized paperback, reading from right to left.

The second volume in an anthology of short stories based on some of the many popular creations of legendary Japanese mangaka Osamu Tezuka, as illustrated by a collection of some of the greatest comic creators in Europe. This 300 page edition is presented in a premium oversized hardback, reading from right to left.

Blacksad is the hit international series--anthropomorphic saga of a black cat private detective in film noir adventures. Here is the stunning behind-the-scenes look at how this exciting series was created. It includes never-before-seen production sketches, concept art and commentary about the characters, scenes and story. Blacksad: The Sketch Files is a 2005 Eisner Award nominee for best artist--Juanjo Guarnido, and offers a rare look at how a graphic novel story is created, and a must-have for everyone fascinated in how stories are developed.