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Maximum Max: Metamorphosis on the Magic Mountain

Rabih Haddad (writer); Tony Abou Jaoudé (artist); Jérôme Alvarez (colourist) · 2017

“We do not inherit the earth from our fathers, we borrow it from our children.” - African proverb cited by Saint Exupery in Wind, Sand and Stars. Nobody knows this earth that has been lent to us for the space of a lifetime better than Max, who has spent his life exploring its every corner, from the North Pole to the South Pole, and from its highest peak (Mount Everest, 8,850 m) to the immensity of its oceans (world record holder in rowing the Indian Ocean in 57 days). This book recounts how it was all born: this passion for adventure, this desire to surpass oneself, and this inordinate respect for the generous nature that surrounds us and that some of our irresponsible behavior is putting at risk.

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