Sarane #[nn]

Published under Dupuis's Aire Libre imprint in 2009, Sarane is a graphic novel written and illustrated entirely by Lax, whose fluid linework and warm golden palette are on full display in this gorgeous cover. A red-haired woman in a soft pink dress reclines in a moment of quiet reverie, rendered with an almost Art Nouveau delicacy that feels both intimate and luminous. Lax's assured draftsmanship and sensitive color work make this a compelling introduction to what promises to be a deeply felt story.