• Where Shadows Breathe: The Art of Melf front cover (The Mansion Press), black hardcover with an illustrated head and title.
  • Interior spread from Where Shadows Breathe: The Art of Melf by Melf, dense black-and-white illustration with figures, animals, and ornamental details.
  • “Hall of songs” spread from Where Shadows Breathe: The Art of Melf by Melf, gothic interior scene in black-and-white with figures, birds, and skull motifs.
  • “Keep reading” spread from Where Shadows Breathe: The Art of Melf by Melf, black-and-white illustration of a figure reading in a bathtub.
  • Interior spread from Where Shadows Breathe: The Art of Melf by Melf, detailed black-and-white drawing with masked figures and heavy textures.
  • “Clairvoyance” spread from Where Shadows Breathe: The Art of Melf by Melf, black-and-white scene with multiple figures and scattered skulls.
  • “The judgement” spread from Where Shadows Breathe: The Art of Melf by Melf, black-and-white illustration of a tower beneath a looming horned figure.
  • “Lost” spread from Where Shadows Breathe: The Art of Melf by Melf, black-and-white figure framed by baroque ornamental patterns.
  • “Killing the snake” spread from Where Shadows Breathe: The Art of Melf by Melf, black-and-white scene with a kneeling figure, skeleton, and snake motifs.
  • “Harvest” spread from Where Shadows Breathe: The Art of Melf, black-and-white illustration of skeletons working in a field under a textured sky.
  • “Empathy” spread from Where Shadows Breathe: The Art of Melf, black-and-white drawing with a floating anatomical heart tied like a balloon near a solitary figure.
  • “My friend sadness” spread from Where Shadows Breathe: The Art of Melf, black-and-white illustration of a skeletal figure in a circular maze surrounded by dense figures and organic textures.
  • Where Shadows Breathe: The Art of Melf back cover (The Mansion Press), black hardcover with an oval illustration and The Mansion Press logo.
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Where Shadows Breathe - The Art of Melf

Where Shadows Breathe - The Art of Melf

Melf
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Where Shadows Breathe - The Art of Melf is a The Mansion Press dark art book featuring 112 pages of Melf’s virtuosic micro-pen drawings in a cloth-bound hardcover.

  • Title: Where Shadows Breathe – The Art of Melf
  • Artist: Melf
  • Publisher: The Mansion Press
  • Pages: 112
  • Format: 15.5 × 21.3 cm
  • Binding: Hardcover, cloth binding
  • Finish: Silver hot-pressed inscription
  • Shipping: Tracked shipping
  • ISBN: 9782492646706

About Where Shadows Breathe - The Art of Melf

Where Shadows Breathe – The Art of Melf gathers a concentrated selection of drawings by Melf, published by The Mansion Press in a cloth-bound hardcover with silver hot-pressed inscription. The book presents 112 pages of images that move between tenderness and violence, calm and threat, with a consistent emphasis on line control and atmosphere.

Melf’s practice is rooted in micro-pen technique. The drawings are built from dense, precise strokes, where every mark carries weight. The results sit close to “dark art,” but the tone is not one-note. Softness, emotion, and uneasy humour can appear alongside brutality. This tension is a key part of the book’s appeal.

This edition is described as a simpler version after the first release, without slipcase or canvas cover, making Where Shadows Breathe – The Art of Melf more accessible while keeping the focus on the images. For collectors, the physical build still matters: cloth binding, silver stamping, and a compact format that reads like a contained archive of a distinct graphic world.

About Melf

Melf is an illustrator known for meticulous micro-pen drawings built with extremely fine line work. Many originals are produced with 0.05 mm microns, a slow process where an A4-sized drawing can take dozens of hours. The images often read as self-contained narratives: scenes with implied backstory, tension, and symbolic detail, guided by titles but open to interpretation.

Within the broader dark art field, Melf’s work stands out for virtuosity of technique and careful pacing rather than shock alone. The drawings combine emotional intimacy with sharp, sometimes violent motifs, held together by control of texture, contrast, and precision.

Packaging & Shipping

We pack books to arrive in the condition described: protected corners, rigid backing, paper cushioning, and a sturdy outer package. Heavier or collectible editions receive an extra layer of protection. Any defects are documented on the product page—packing doesn’t hide condition, it reduces transit risk.

We ship from Germany, usually on the next business day after payment. Germany: typically 2–5 business days, EU: often 3–7 business days; international depends on destination and customs. Tracking is included for all services and is provided once the parcel is handed over to the carrier. During peak periods, transit times may extend. See the Shipping Policy.

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Country of origin: France
Website: https://themansionpress.com

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