“Lu Ming’s work struck me like a lightning bolt when I first saw Hard Melody,” Magnetic Press publisher Mike Kennedy told The Hollywood Reporter. “Not only was his versatility and photo-like rendering unlike anything else out there, but — as a lifelong fan of HK noir cinema and directors like Johnny To and Wong Kar-Wai — I was hooked by the tone of this tale of brotherhood and broken dreams. It really is a remarkable work that sits perfectly alongside other artists in our library, including Sergio Toppi, to whom this book was originally dedicated.”
Hard Melody will be published in an 8.5 x 11” hardcover format in April. Look below for the trailer to the project, as well as some artwork from the book, showcasing Ming’s exquisite rendering.
