{"product_id":"ballad-for-sophie","title":"Ballad for Sophie","description":"\u003cp\u003eA young journalist prompts a reclusive piano superstar to open up, resulting in this stunning graphic sonata exploring a lifetime of rivalry, regret, and redemption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1933. In the small French village of Cressy-la-Valoise, a local piano contest brings together two brilliant young players: Julien Dubois, the privileged heir of a wealthy family, and François Samson, the janitor's son. One wins, one loses, and both are changed forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1997. In a huge mansion stained with cigarette smoke and memories, a bitter old man is shaken by the unexpected visit of an interviewer. Somewhere between reality and fantasy, Julien composes, like in a musical score, a complex and moving story about the cost of success, rivalry, redemption, and flying pianos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen all is said and done, did anyone ever truly win? And is there any music left to play?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IDW Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Physical \/ N\/A","offer_id":50214801244437,"sku":"9781603094986","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/6779\/4197\/files\/thumbnail_1024_302dc14a-e199-4c38-bdd3-e57bc1a16e98.jpg?v=1790725678","url":"https:\/\/www.blackdogcomix.com\/products\/ballad-for-sophie","provider":"Black Dog Comics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}