In 1907, Author Maurice Leblanc released the first collection of storiesrecounting the adventures of Arsene Lupin, a charming thief and master ofdisguises. The character became quite popular, featured in 17 novels and 39novellas, inspiring generations of charming anti-heroes to follow. This brandnew edition of the first Arsene Lupin novel is beautifully illustrated by artistVincent Mallie, capturing the joyful style of an animated feature as if createdby renowned director Hayao Miyazaki (whose first directorial release was LUPINTHE 3rd: The Castle of Cagliostro, which is filled with nods to Leblanc'sclassic character).

Collecting the first 9 novellas, this illustratededition features dozens of black-and-white and full-color illustrations andplates including numerous two-page spreads that evoke the beauty and charm of aStudio Ghibli production.

Visual artist(s): Vincent Mallie