EFA is a pen name for Ricard Fernandez, a Spanish artist who left school at 16 to pursue his dream of being in comics. He has since published quite a few graphic novels and series. He also did the art for the superb Monet and Django (Reinhardt) biographies (NBM). Salva Rubio, is a Spanish writer specialized in history. With a master’s degree in scriptwriting, he has been involved in many documentaries, short and feature length films. He also wrote the Monet and Django (Reinhardt) biographies with Efa (NBM).
""... this is a richly sophisticated work of graphical art and storytelling."" --J.B. Spins ""...an inherently fascinating read from start to finish. Engaging and memorable."" --Midwest Book Review ""...the writing is insightful and well considered, while the art is thoughtful and sparkling, making for a phenomenal biography."" --The Slings and Arrows ""It is an enjoyable way to learn about artists and art history."" --Sequential Tart ""The art world in 19th century Paris must have been a lively place, if the graphic novel Degas and Cassatt is any indication."" --The Arts Stl ""This clear-eyed and holistic vision of a leading light of impressionism should appeal to art history buffs."" --Publishers Weekly ""Readers will come away with a refreshed understanding of how Degas and Cassatt led a group of iconoclasts who dreamed of novel ways to invite people from different backgrounds to engage in art."" --Seattle Book Review