Moebius Library: The Art of Edena
Moebius Library: The Art of Edena brings together Jean “Moebius” Giraud’s Edena cycle in one digital volume. This PDF edition presents the celebrated science-fiction world with commentary, short stories, and representative artwork.
As a digital download, the book is available instantly after purchase and can be read on a range of compatible devices.
Moebius Library Book Overview
Moebius Library: The Art of Edena gathers material from the Edena cycle produced between 1984 and 2001. Written and illustrated by Jean “Moebius” Giraud, with commentary by Isabelle Giraud and Moebius Production, the book explores a secret planet called Edena, also known as the Perfect World.
The volume is organized into four chapters: Repairs, Deviation, The Quest for Rebirth and Transformation, and The Journey. It includes short stories and representative drawings that trace the evolution of the cycle from a 1983 Citroën advertising campaign to a broader meditation on paradise, transformation, and self-discovery.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- The Edena cycle artwork and story material created between 1984 and 2001.
- Commentary by Isabelle Giraud and Moebius Production.
- Four chapters covering repairs, deviation, rebirth and transformation, and the journey.
- Short stories including “The Repairmen,” “The Planet Once More,” “Seeing Naples,” “Dying to See Naples,” and “The Montrouge Mystery.”
- Background on the 1983 Citroën campaign and the influence of instincto-therapy.
- Notes on the clear line style and themes of gender, ecology, and personal transformation.
Why This Book Matters
Jean “Moebius” Giraud is widely recognized as a master of comic art, and the Edena cycle is one of his most personal works. This volume documents a significant era in his career while preserving the cultural and artistic context of the story.
For readers interested in European comics, graphic narrative, and the creative process, The Art of Edena offers a considered look at an influential artist’s evolving vision.
Book Details
| Series | Moebius Library |
|---|---|
| Format | |
| File Size | 120.2 MB |
| Pages | 174 |
| Language | English |
| Written and Illustrated by | Jean “Moebius” Giraud |
| Commentary by | Isabelle Giraud & Moebius Production |
| Translated by | Diana Schutz |
| Lettering by | Adam Pruett |
| Publisher | Dark Horse Books (a division of Dark Horse Comics, Inc.) |
| Publisher Location | Milwaukie, OR |
| Editor | Philip R. Simon |
| Assistant Editor | Megan Walker |
| Designer | Rick Delucco with Justin Couch, in collaboration with Claire Champeval |
| Digital Art Technician | Adam Pruett |
| Digital ISBN | 978-1-63008-900-9 |
| First Print Edition | April 2018 |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download, so no physical item will be shipped. After purchase, you will have access to the PDF file.
The file works with PDF-compatible reading apps on tablets, desktops, mobile devices, and Kindle apps that support PDF documents.
FAQ
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You receive an instant download link once your purchase is complete.
Will a physical copy be shipped?
No, this is a digital PDF and nothing will be mailed.
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Add Moebius Library: The Art of Edena to your digital library and explore the artist’s vision of Edena at your own pace.
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