Le Livre des livres #[nn]

From Marc-Antoine Mathieu comes this striking 2017 Delcourt release, Le Livre des Livres — a title that immediately promises something self-reflective and grand in scope. The cover art, rendered in dramatic black-and-white, plunges us into a vast, shadowy ravine where tiny human figures pick their way through an imposing rocky landscape, dwarfed by towering dark cliffs on either side. Mathieu's stark, etching-like linework gives the scene a sense of both isolation and quiet wonder, making this a visually arresting addition to any serious bande dessinée collection.