La Bande dessinée, art séquentiel

Will Eisner, the pioneering architect of the graphic novel, distilled a lifetime of craft into this single, essential volume from Vertige Graphic. Originally published in 1997, La Bande dessinée, art séquentiel is Eisner’s own definitive treatise on the mechanics and artistry of sequential storytelling. Through his lucid prose and signature illustrative examples, he breaks down the language of comics—from panel composition to the rhythm of narrative—making it an enduring masterclass for both creators and enthusiasts. This work matters because it codifies the very principles Eisner himself helped invent, offering an unparalleled glimpse into the mind of the medium’s greatest theorist-practitioner.