De sel et de sang #[nn]

Published by Les Arènes BD in 2022, this French graphic novel from Fred Paronuzzi and Vincent Djinda opens with a striking cover rendered in warm sepia tones — two figures engaged in what appears to be grueling physical labor, one bent under the weight of a heavy sack while another braces with a long pole. The restrained, earthy palette and loose linework give the scene an almost documentary intimacy, suggesting a story rooted in hardship and human endurance. De Sel et de Sang ("Of Salt and Blood") promises something thoughtful and grounded, with artwork that earns its emotional weight before you've even turned the first page.