Carlino Caramel

In 1971, Swiss publisher Diogenes Verlag released the single comic Carlino Caramel, a gentle, wordless story crafted entirely by the beloved French cartoonist Sempé. Known for his warm, lightly melancholy linework and delicate watercolors, Sempé follows a small, curious dog through a series of quiet, everyday adventures that capture the charm of a simple life. Though it stands alone as a one-shot, this little book is a perfect distillation of Sempé’s signature style—playful, elegant, and deeply human—making it a treasured footnote in his celebrated career.