À Kyôto #[nn]

Pierre Duba's À Kyôto, published by 6 Pieds Sous Terre in 2004, announces itself with a striking cover: a close, almost unsettling watercolor portrait of a bespectacled face rendered in muted blues and grays, the bold red brushstroke lettering of the title cutting across it with a distinctly Japanese-ink energy. The tension between the soft, dreamlike figure and that vivid calligraphic title immediately hints at a work that bridges personal introspection and cultural encounter. It's a quietly compelling package from a publisher known for thoughtful, unconventional comics.