L'Empire des hauts murs #[nn]

A charming rooftop world comes to life on Simon Hureau's cover, where two children share a cozy tea party amid chimney stacks, weathered brickwork, and teetering towers that stretch toward a soft, watercolor sky. The warm, hand-drawn linework and gentle palette make this 2011 album from La Boîte à Bulles feel like an invitation into a secret urban kingdom built just above the everyday world. If you're drawn to intimate, imaginative stories told through beautifully crafted art, L'Empire des hauts murs looks like a wonderful place to visit.