Les Pétanqueurs #1

The sun-baked pétanque court comes alive in this opening volume from Cazenove & Ridel, as a colorful cast of players — including a stocky, red-faced veteran, a lanky enthusiast tossing a boule, and a spiky-haired kid squaring off on the sandy terrain — sets the tone for what looks like a wonderfully chaotic love letter to France's beloved boules game. Bamboo Édition launched this series in 2006 with a cover brimming with broad humor and lively character designs that instantly signal warm, laugh-filled storytelling. Fan de chichourle ! is a charming invitation to join the gang at the terrain — no experience with pétanque required.