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Nick Stoppard is a struggling photographer who just can't seem to make it in his chosen profession. He's lousy behind the camera and not much of a businessman. His studio bleeds more money every day and his empty appointment book isn't helping matters. One night, while trying to soften his harsh reality with some hard drinking, Nick spots her—Chantel, a Latina goddess with a bar tab better suited to a table full of sailors than a stunning beauty. Before Nick even has a chance to lay on his pathetic sob story, something strange happens. His buddies start talking him up. Before he knows it, he's no longer a failing photog, but the hottest shutterbug in the five boroughs and the darling of the N.Y.C. fashion world. It's an impressive, if not accurate résumé, especially to Chantel, who happens to be an up-and-coming runway model in need of a flashy film-slinger. What starts as a harmless barroom exaggeration steamrolls into a series of comedic and romantic misadventures through the fast-paced, vain, and more than a little bitchy world of fashion. In a world where image is everything and models' egos are even bigger than their billboards, does Nick have what it takes to live up to his legend or is he destined to be exposed, losing both his career and his girl in the process?
- GenresGraphic NovelsComics
164 pages, Paperback
First published February 2, 2005
22 people want to read
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Antony Johnston
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Antony Johnston is one of the most versatile writers of the modern era.
The Charlize Theron movie Atomic Blonde was based on his graphic novel. His murder mystery series The Dog Sitter Detective won the Barker Book Award. His crime puzzle novel Can You Solve the Murder? reinvented choose-your-own-story books for a mainstream audience and was a Waterstones Paperback of the Year. The Brigitte Sharp spy thrillers are in development for TV. And his productivity guide The Organised Writer has helped authors all over the world take control of their workload.
Antony is a celebrated videogames writer, with genre-defining titles including Dead Space, Shadow of Mordor, and Resident Evil Village to his credit. His work on Silent Hill Ascension made him the only writer in the world to have contributed to all of gaming’s ‘big three’ horror franchises.
His immense body of work also includes Marvel superheroes such as Daredevil and Shang-Chi, the award-winning Alex Rider graphic novels, the post-apocalypse epic Wasteland, and more. He wrote and directed the film Crossover Point, made entirely in quarantine during the coronavirus pandemic.
An experienced podcaster and public speaker, he also frequently writes articles on the life of an author, and is a prolific musician.
Antony is a former vice chair of the Crime Writers’ Association, a member of International Thriller Writers and the Society of Authors, a Shore Scripts screenwriting judge, and sits on the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain’s videogames committee. He lives and works in England.
Antony Johnston is one of the most versatile writers of the modern era.
The Charlize Theron movie Atomic Blonde was based on his graphic novel. His murder mystery series The Dog Sitter Detective won the Barker Book Award. His crime puzzle novel Can You Solve the Murder? reinvented choose-your-own-story books for a mainstream audience and was a Waterstones Paperback of the Year. The Brigitte Sharp spy thrillers are in development for TV. And his productivity guide The Organised Writer has helped authors all over the world take control of their workload.
Antony is a celebrated videogames writer, with genre-defining titles including Dead Space, Shadow of Mordor, and Resident Evil Village to his credit. His work on Silent Hill Ascension made him the only writer in the world to have contributed to all of gaming’s ‘big three’ horror franchises.
His immense body of work also includes Marvel superheroes such as Daredevil and Shang-Chi, the award-winning Alex Rider graphic novels, the post-apocalypse epic Wasteland, and more. He wrote and directed the film Crossover Point, made entirely in quarantine during the coronavirus pandemic.
An experienced podcaster and public speaker, he also frequently writes articles on the life of an author, and is a prolific musician.
Antony is a former vice chair of the Crime Writers’ Association, a member of International Thriller Writers and the Society of Authors, a Shore Scripts screenwriting judge, and sits on the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain’s videogames committee. He lives and works in England.
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
May 14, 2022
Didn't do a whole lot for me 😅 Saw it at a comic book store 3 years ago and got around to buying it finally. The story deals with authenticity and is a quick read. Not sure if I really agree with the "Romance" classification, but I would definitely rate it as a comedy.
April 8, 2008
I read this book before I got hooked on Goodreads.
It's the story of a guy who wants to be a photographer but doesn't know what he's doing. He is determined to be a photographer so he can get close to the super model he loves/lusts over. The super model's name is Chantel! That amused me. That is the highlight of the book.
It's the story of a guy who wants to be a photographer but doesn't know what he's doing. He is determined to be a photographer so he can get close to the super model he loves/lusts over. The super model's name is Chantel! That amused me. That is the highlight of the book.
June 15, 2010
I love the very stylized art which is common to this publisher and a very down-to-earth realistic story.
August 11, 2011
This book was fun, although the feel was a bit too simplistic and juvenile for me. It sometimes felt like an excuse for the artist to draw and publish random fashion sketches.
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews