Né en Iran #[nn]

Majid Bita's Né en Iran presents a striking black-and-white cover that immediately sets its tone: a wide-eyed young boy's face dominates the upper half, gazing outward with an expression caught somewhere between innocence and unease, while below him a massive crowd fills a plaza before the unmistakable silhouette of Tehran's Azadi Tower — helicopters circling overhead and a protest banner reading "Death to the Dictator" visible among the throng. The stark two-color design, broken only by a bold red title band, conveys both the intimacy of a personal story and the weight of collective history. Published by Gallimard in 2024, this French-language graphic work promises a deeply human perspective on Iran told through compelling, expressive linework.