Aan boord van de Morgenster #[nn]

A tall ship battles churning, amber-hued seas on this striking cover — waves rendered in bold, almost woodcut-like strokes that give the whole image a raw, elemental power. Riff Reb's adapts Pierre Mac Orlan's seafaring novel with remarkable visual confidence, translating the brooding atmosphere of maritime adventure into a palette of deep ochres, burnt oranges, and smoky blacks. Published by Silvester in 2011, this Dutch-language album announces itself as a serious, beautifully crafted work for readers who love the sea in all its dangerous grandeur.