This 176 page hardcover, the latest from the Norwegian cartoonist (now living in France) known as Jason, is pretty much an instant classic.

He's really in his element here, with this trio of black & white tales, "The Magritte Affair", "Sweet Dreams", and the title track, "Death in Trieste", all of which revel in fatalistic romanticism in all its glory. 

Jason is the master of employing cultural figures from various strata of art, literature and music (and comics) and mixing them together despite their diverse eras – although often displaying a clear affinity for the 1920s.  These tales are notable for being linked – tangentially – through the figure of David Bowie.  

If you are Jason fanm this one is not to be missed