L'Encyclopédie des prénoms #13

Part of Vents d'Ouest's charming L'Encyclopédie des prénoms series, this thirteenth volume turns its playful lens on the name Jean, celebrated here in bande dessinée form. The cover features a confident, spiky-haired young man in a green sweater, surrounded by a swirl of personality traits — brillant, inventif, intelligent, perfectionniste, actif, rapide, volontaire — that paint a vivid portrait of the name's character. It's a delightful 2006 blend of humor and personality that makes for a wonderfully personal little read, whether your name is Jean or you simply know one.