The Carpet Merchant of Konstantiniyya, Vol. I by Reimend Yee

The book is set in 17th-century Istanbul and tells the story of Zeynel, a carpet merchant who becomes a vampire. The cover art depicts Zeynel and Ayşe, an Anatolian girl with big dreams, against a backdrop of Ottoman-era design motifs. The book has been praised for its art, storytelling, and exploration of themes like love, home, faith, and loss. It was nominated for an Eisner Award in 2018 and a McDuffie Award in 2019.