Monk!: Thelonious, Pannonica, and the Friendship Behind a Musical Revolution

This vivid biography of jazz legend Thelonious Monk brings to life his lifelong friendship with Pannonica de Koenigswarter, a British baroness. Their friendship began in 1951 and ended with Monk’s death in 1982. Set against the backdrop of 1950s New York, this graphic biography explores the rare alchemy between two brilliant beings separated by social status, race, and culture, but united by their love for music. Author Youssef Daoudi’s spontaneous and evocative pen and ink render Monk! a visually stunning portrayal of jazz itself.

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