A coming-of-age Graphic Novel illustrated by Krissa NG and written by Maxence REMY.
“Two kids decide to climb a mystic mountain to get their hand on a legendary treasure. But adults say it doesn’t exist… What can possibly lie on top of this mountain?”
Original title: Un Oiseau qui tombe à pic
Release date: May 1st, 2023
Original language: French
Available translations: English & Japanese
Page count: 66
Publisher: Booksbaby
Audience: 11+ years old
Krissa Ng, illustrator and 3D artist
Krissa has been working in the Japanese animation industry as a 2D/3D artist since 2015. She worked on several international projects such as Blade Runner: Black Lotus (modeling artist) & Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story (CG artist). With “An Early Bird Told Me”, Krissa proved her ability to draw rich, colorful and emotional backgrounds.
Maxence Remy, director & writer
Maxence is a French director, scenarist and engineer living between Paris and Tokyo. With his specialization in computer vision, he directs XR experiences for Enhance Experience, a Tokyo-based incubator combining Art and Technology. He is also the writer of short documentaries for Art Explora, featured in Le Louvre in Paris in October 2021.
Contact
contact.an.early.bird@gmail.com
INSTAGRAM: @itskrissart