Esther Lalanne's stunning cover Art for Mango Editions

French publisher Mango Editions' latest non-fiction release Il Etait Une fois l'amour, histoire d'un sentiment au coeur de nos vies is a beautifully illustrated exploration of love in all its forms, written by Lauréna Valette. For the cover, Mango Editions commissioned the talented Esther Lalanne, celebrated for her extraordinary ability to capture nuanced emotions and the depths of human connections.  Esther’s art, known for its sensitivity and evocative charm, makes her the perfect match for a book that explores love as a timeless and universal theme.

More about the book:

AAAAAH, LOVE! This wonderful feeling—even obsessive at times, always fascinating—transcends eras and civilizations, fueling all our cultural works from prehistory to the present day. Couples, marriage, soulmates, love at first sight, passionate madness, songs, and love stories... Embark on a journey across time and continents to better understand how the feeling of love evolves alongside society while remaining one of the unshakable pillars of our humanity.

The book is publishing on the 14th of November, and you can order it here.

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