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Lupin (Paperback)
Maurice Leblanc
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Based on the popular Netflix series! In the early 20th century,
esteemed writer Maurice Leblanc created Arsene Lupin, a French
Sherlock Holmes-type who became known as the gentleman thief.
Lupin's exploits, in pursuit of the rich, have been documented in
more than twenty stories and books, as well as in film. In January
2021, Netflix released a major hit in the entertaining Lupin
mystery-comedy series based on the stories. The Best Stories of
Arsene Lupin is a collection of the most engaging of Leblanc's
writing about Lupin, with a special foreword by West Point
associate professor of English and writer Matthew Carey Salyer.
Maurice LeBlanc became famous for the creation of Ars?ne Lupin, a
gentleman thief and master of disguise. LeBlanc was born to a
wealthy family, studied law, worked as a police reporter for a
time, then found his career as a fiction writer. His first Lupin
novel, was hugely popular and set the pattern for his career. While
LeBlanc wrote much other fiction, it was the Lupin series which
made him internationally famous, the French equivalent of Arthur
Conan Doyle.
Selected by Ellery Queen as one of the 125 most important books of
detective-crime-mystery short stories!
THE EIGHT STROKES OF THE CLOCK
These adventures were told to me in the old days by Ars?ne
Lupin, as though they had happened to a friend of his, named Prince
R?nine. As for me, considering the way in which they were
conducted, the actions, the behaviour and the very character of the
hero, I find it very difficult not to identify the two friends as
one and the same person. Ars?ne Lupin is gifted with a powerful
imagination and is quite capable of attributing to himself
adventures which are not his at all and of disowning those which
are really his. The reader will judge for himself. -- Maurice
LeBlanc
In 1907, Author Maurice Leblanc released the first collection of
stories recounting the adventures of Arsene Lupin, a charming thief
and master of disguises. The character became quite popular,
featured in 17 novels and 39 novellas, inspiring generations of
charming anti-heroes to follow. This brand new edition of the first
Arsene Lupin novel is beautifully illustrated by artist Vincent
Mallie, capturing the joyful style of an animated feature as if
created by renowned director Hayao Miyazaki (whose first
directorial release was LUPIN THE 3rd: The Castle of Cagliostro,
which is filled with nods to Leblanc's classic character).
Collecting the first 9 novellas, this illustrated edition features
dozens of black-and-white and full-color illustrations and plates
including numerous two-page spreads that evoke the beauty and charm
of a Studio Ghibli production.
The suave adventures of a gentleman rogue?a French Thomas Crown
Created by Maurice LeBlanc during the early twentieth century,
Ars?ne Lupin is a witty confidence man and burglar, the Sherlock
Holmes of crime. The poor and innocent have nothing to fear from
him; often they profit from his spontaneous generosity. The rich
and powerful, and the detective who tries to spoil his fun,
however, must beware. They are the target of Ars?ne's mischief and
tomfoolery. A masterful thief, his plans frequently evolve into
elaborate capers, a precursor to such cinematic creations as
"Ocean's Eleven" and "The Sting." Sparkling with amusing banter,
these stories?the best of the Lupin series?are outrageous,
melodramatic, and literate.
A battle of wits between the nimblest French thief and the
shrewdest British detective This volume contains two adventures
which pit the gentleman thief Arsene Lupin against Sherlock Holmes,
the world's most famous detective. In 'The Blonde Lady', Holmes
must discover the identity of a mysterious female thief who is
linked to Lupin, while in 'The Jewish Lamp' he finds out that the
theft of a lamp containing a precious jewel conceals an astonishing
secret. While their tone is at times ironic and firmly
tongue-in-cheek, the two stories in Arsene Lupin vs Sherlock Holmes
bear all the hallmarks of classic detective fiction, and will put a
smile on the lips and set the pulses racing of all fans of mystery
and detective fiction.
The inspiration for the hit Netflix show, Lupin, Arsene Lupin is
charming, clever and bold. A master of disguise, he steals from the
rich, he outsmarts the police and he's generous to those in need.
And above all, he never takes himself too seriously. This French
Robin Hood has charmed readers for generations and the stories
about his dazzling escapades have been adapted countless times for
television, stage and film, including the hit manga series Lupin
III. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of
stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges
and ribbon markers. These beautiful hardbacks make perfect gifts
for book lovers, or wonderful additions to your own collection.
This edition is translated from the French by Alexander Teixeira de
Mattos and features an introduction by Emma Bielecki. In the
opening stories, Lupin is arrested, only to engineer his own
incredible escape. What follows are wonderfully entertaining and
action packed stories that finish with a brief encounter with none
other than Sherlock Holmes. Originally published together in 1907,
this collection of the gentleman thief's very first adventures is
the perfect place to start exploring his world of daring escapes,
cunning disguises and ambitious heists.
Arsene Lupin vs Herlock Sholmes (1910) is a novel by Maurice
Leblanc. Forced to change the name of his antagonist following a
legal challenge by Holmes' creator, Leblanc still manages to pull
off one of the greatest fictional mashups of all time. Partly based
on the life of French anarchist Marius Jacob, Arsene Lupin first
appeared in print in 1905 as an answer to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's
Sherlock Holmes. Blending crime fiction, fantasy, and mystery,
Leblanc crafts original and entertaining tales of adventure
starring one of the greatest literary characters of all time-Arsene
Lupin, gentleman thief. Arsene Lupin is the world's greatest thief,
an unmatched force for good whose exploits threaten the wealth and
standing of France's most wicked men. In this installment of
Leblanc's beloved series, Lupin uses his remarkable wit and
chameleon-like ability to move undetected through aristocratic
society in order to steal, trick, and cheat his way through life.
Despite his criminal nature, he operates under a strict moral code,
only taking from those who have taken from the poor all their
lives. In this novel, Lupin forces French authorities to bring in
an investigator capable of put a stop to his escapades. Across the
English Channel comes Herlock Sholmes, the legendary British
detective, and his trusted assistant Wilson. Although they are of a
different breed than their adversary, who remains focused and stoic
throughout, Sholmes and Wilson, despite their humorous outlook,
prove more than capable of catching the gentleman thief. Arsene
Lupin vs Herlock Sholmes is a story of romance, mystery, and crime
that continues to astound over a century after it was published.
With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of Maurice Leblanc's Arsene Lupin vs
Herlock Sholmes is a classic of French literature reimagined for
modern readers.
THE INSPIRATION BEHIND THE HIT NETFLIX SERIES, LUPIN. The year is
1905. Meet Arsene Lupin: a gentleman and a thief. An enemy to the
rich and powerful; a friend to the poor - Arsene Lupin will stop at
nothing until he gets what he wants. When Arsene Lupin is arrested,
the police think it's all over. But the most dangerous place for
Lupin is to be behind bars...
Arsene Lupin, Gentleman Burglar (1907) is a collection of short
stories by Maurice Leblanc. Originally published in Je sais tout, a
popular French magazine, these stories launched Leblanc's career as
a leading international writer of crime fiction. Partly based on
the life of French anarchist Marius Jacob, Arsene Lupin first
appeared in print in 1905 as an answer to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's
Sherlock Holmes. Blending crime fiction, fantasy, and mystery,
Leblanc crafts original and entertaining tales of adventure
starring one of the greatest literary characters of all time-Arsene
Lupin, gentleman thief. Arsene Lupin is the world's greatest thief,
an unmatched force for good whose exploits threaten the wealth and
standing of France's most wicked men. In this debut installment of
Leblanc's beloved series, Lupin uses his remarkable wit and
chameleon-like ability to move undetected through aristocratic
society in order to steal, trick, and cheat his way through life.
Despite his criminal nature, he operates under a strict moral code,
only taking from those who have taken from the poor all their
lives. In this collection of early short stories, Lupin is
sentenced to prison, makes a daring escape, cracks an impregnable
safe, and makes the acquaintance of Sherlock Holmes, the legendary
British detective. These nine tales are the perfect introduction to
Leblanc's legendary literary universe. Arsene Lupin, Gentleman
Burglar is a story of romance, mystery, and crime that continues to
astound over a century after it was published. With a beautifully
designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition
of Maurice Leblanc's Arsene Lupin, Gentleman Burglar is a classic
of French literature reimagined for modern readers.
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Arsene Lupin (Paperback)
Maurice Leblanc; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R310
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Arsene Lupin (1909) is a novel by Maurice Leblanc. Originally a
four-act play, the story was turned into a novel by Leblanc before
being translated into English by Edgar Jepson. Partly based on the
life of French anarchist Marius Jacob, Arsene Lupin first appeared
in print in 1905 as an answer to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock
Holmes. Blending crime fiction, fantasy, and mystery, Leblanc
crafts original and entertaining tales of adventure starring one of
the greatest literary characters of all time-Arsene Lupin,
gentleman thief. Arsene Lupin is the world's greatest thief, an
unmatched force for good whose exploits threaten the wealth and
standing of France's most wicked men. In this early installment of
Leblanc's beloved series, Lupin uses his remarkable wit and
chameleon-like ability to move undetected through aristocratic
society in order to steal, trick, and cheat his way through life.
Despite his criminal nature, he operates under a strict moral code,
only taking from those who have taken from the poor all their
lives. In this novel, he comes up with an elaborate plan to get his
hands on the art and jewels of a notorious collector, a man whose
taste for fine objects can only be satisfied through exploitation
and greed. As though the risks involved were not high enough, Lupin
leave clues for police every step of the way, heightening pressure
on himself and embarrassing a nation's incompetent leaders in the
process. Arsene Lupin is a story of romance, mystery, and crime
that continues to astound over a century after it was published.
With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of Maurice Leblanc's Arsene Lupin is a
classic of French literature reimagined for modern readers.
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