Dérives #[nn]

A solitary figure stands on a Parisian balcony in the warm glow of lamplight, framed against a cool blue-grey building facade — a quietly arresting image that sets a contemplative, urban mood. Michel-Yves Schmitt's Dérives, published by La Boîte à Bulles in 2005, promises an intimate, reflective journey through city life. The understated elegance of the cover design makes this one of the more visually thoughtful French-language comics to come out of that year.