This is the most extended narrative by the standard bearer of the articulation of space through overlapping and interlocking planes of color.  This 140 page hardcover volume matches form with content in relating a multilayered tale of international intrigue in which the shallow surface paradoxically reveals hidden depths of illusion, hallucination and self-deception. 

The Magicians is a real beauty of a book, thoughtfully designed from cover to cover. It is printed in the traditional Japanese style known as fukuro-toji, wherein only one side of each sheet of paper is printed, and then folded over.  This mode of printing eliminates the issues associated with recto-verso image bleedthrough, making for a superior reading/viewing experience.  Each page contains a single, full-page image, with a caption below, employing bold, block style, lettering in blue.  The entire work is has been created in blexbolex's trademarked silkscreen-style illustration employing overlapping flat planes of color to form the images and create space without the use of lines – which is no small feat.  Ultimately it is blexbolex himself who is the true magician here!  Plus, heavy cardstock, French-flapped wraparound cover (which is printed inside as well out) and bronze metallic endpapers. And: suitable for all ages.

Translated fro the original French by Karin Snelson

Visit the publisher, Enchanted Lion's page for The Magicians for a nice preview, HERE (just click on the thumbnails).