From Ken Mora & Bella Fe Media
CARAVAGGIO: A LIGHT BEFORE THE DARKNESS by Ken Mora is recognized as Winner in the category of Graphic Novel by Independent Press Award®, 2021.
Graphic Novel CARAVAGGIO: A LIGHT BEFORE THE DARKNESS is published by Bella Fe Media [US] and distributed Internationally by MARKOSIA ENTERPRISES [UK]. The artist known as Caravaggio must flee to Rome to protect his lover from The Inquisition. In Rome, his art spurs the faithful to return to The Church at the time of The Counter-Reformation. Hubris exposes his secret lover and forces him to flee Rome on a journey of penitence fraught with peril, intrigue, and murder. Previous accolades include Winner of the 2020 Screencraft Cinematic Book Award and finalist in the Eric Hoffer, Wishing Shelf, and National Indie Excellence awards.
The Independent Press Award is judged by experts from the book industry, including publishers, writers, editors, book cover designers, and professional copywriters. Winners and distinguished favorites are awarded based on overall excellence from entries worldwide. English Language publications were considered from the United States, Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, Japan, Singapore, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and worldwide.
“We congratulate this year’s 2021 winners and distinguished favorites in the annual Independent Press Award. The quality and quantity of excellent independently published books hit a record. Independents recognized are thriving around the globe. We are so proud to announce these key titles representing global independent publishing.” – awards sponsor Gabrielle Olczak.
“We are delighted to have signed Ken Mora’s ‘Caravaggio: A Light Before the Darkness’. Although we are a small publishing house, we have been around for some 15 years now, so we know quality when we see it. When Ken sent it over, it didn’t take me long to recognize how well produced it was, and as such we are proud to be the publisher of such a book. I look forward to getting it out to the masses!” – Harry Markos, publisher Markosia Enterprises
CARAVAGGIO: A LIGHT BEFORE THE DARKNESS available at major international booksellers through Bella Fe Media and Markosia