I could be wrong, but it seems like the “Mezi-cab” above might be a little nod to JC Mézières, who went on to do concept art for The Fifth Element, like this: (more here)
Anyway, “Enki” is Enki Bilal, previously introduced here, which includes a four-page sci-fi story.
To the best of my knowledge, these four Bilal pieces all come from his Nikopol trilogy.
Wings unfurled, a soaring grace,
Through the clouds, a boundless space,
Whispering wind, a gentle guide,
Earth below, where dreams reside.
—unknown
I believe the one above comes from the second book, La Femme Piège, which I suppose translates to “The Woman Trap,” or maybe “The Trapped Woman.”
Well, whilst bumbling around the net, I happened upon a guy who built a model of that very taxi, even turning it in to a model kit:
Lots more pics and notes on that project here:
https://www.behance.net/gallery/3007525/Enkis-FLYING-TAXI
I remember reading The Woman Trap and thinking “Jill, stop. That medication’s not even meant for human biology. There must be healthier ways to grieve.”
That medication’s not even meant for human biology. There must be healthier ways to grieve.
That… strikes close to home for me, too. :S
IIRC there was a film as well, i don’t remember how much of the story was covered though.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0314063/
I also can’t vouch for quality.
