❍ Aphrodite Book One | Artwok by Milo Manara | Erotics Comics Book ❤︎

❏ Aphrodite is a masterpiece of 19th-century French literature, a classic tale of sensuous love that became a best-selling novel of its time. Published in 1896, it catapulted Pierre Louÿs to fame, becoming his greatest success, surpassing even his other well-known works like The Songs of Bilitis. Conceived as a novel of antiquity focusing on women and light, Aphrodite lends itself perfectly to illustration.

❏ This Book One is illustrated by the renowned Milo Manara. The story unfolds in 1st-century BC Alexandria, where Demetrios, a celebrated artist, falls deeply in love with Chrysis, a courtesan. To prove his devotion, she challenges him to commit three crimes, a request to which Demetrios agrees. In this volume, Manara's imaginative artistry brings a portion of this iconic novel to vibrant life.