Duchesse Ariadne and the Lost Expedition: Volume 1 (The Adventures of Duchesse Ariadne) - Softcover

In this picture book Duchesse Ariadne, famous 19th century adventuress and scientist, goes on an Expedition deep into the heart of Africa. She and her friends brave uncharted deserts, mountains and jungles. On their way they encounter Jellyfish Cats, Bat Pigs, Pygmy Penguins and many other wonders and dangers. The book contains Duchesse Ariadne’s complete first thrilling adventure on 40 big and glorious color pages, and an exclusive 40 page sketchbook offering a glimpse behind the scenes! You’ll see how Nipper the dinosaur looked with flippers instead of legs, and how Barney the Owl almost became a Tracking Pig.

Bernd Diemer makes computer games by day and draws the Adventures of Duchesse Ariadne by night. He lives in Berlin with his wife Lena.