A new steampunk-inspired version of Pinocchio, titled La Vérité de Pinocchio, has been created by Loïc Malnati, Jean-Luc Masbou, and Béatrice Tillier. Unlike traditional adaptations, this work focuses less on Pinocchio's transformation into a real boy and more on his journey of self-discovery and the challenges of accepting his true identity. In this version, after rescuing Geppetto from the belly of a giant shark, Pinocchio believes he has earned the right to become human. However, when his father dies, the illusion shatters, and he remains a wooden puppet, eventually discarded as an object of no use. This forces him to re-examine his past—his birth, his lies, and his encounters with characters such as the Cat, the Fox, and the Blue-Haired Fairy. These experiences, while seeming to bring him closer to humanity, also distance him from his true nature. The creators emphasize that this adaptation remains faithful to the spirit of Carlo Collodi’s original Pinocchio, which is quite different from the more familiar Disney version. The story blends the aesthetics of puppets with steampunk elements, turning Pinocchio into a symbol for reflection on identity and how others perceive us. The editors at Grand Angle have released an excerpt of the work in advance, set to be published on 28 October. The project is a collaborative effort by six hands, with Loïc Malnati leading the scenario and drawing, supported by Jean-Luc Masbou and Béatrice Tillier. Known for his work in mechanical puppet and steampunk aesthetics, Malnati aimed to expand his graphic research, while Masbou and Tillier brought their experience in the ninth art (comics), fantasy, and fairy tales. The full story will be published on 28 October 2026 by Bamboo Editions. Alongside this release, several other notable publications are set to appear, including a literary return with early excerpts, a rediscovery of a teenager’s 1970s notebooks, and explorations of hidden histories and cultural events. These range from a look into Keith Jarrett’s 1976 Japan tour to a new story set in a Japanese tea plantation and an illustrated book for young children. Other works include analyses of Molière’s theatrical stagings, a novel about a serial killer in Taiwan, and a biography of a forgotten French actress. The list also includes a dark fantasy saga, a novel about the last Amazons, and a family saga spanning two centuries, among many others.