Un zoo en hiver

In Un zoo en hiver, a single, self-contained volume from French publisher Casterman released in 2009, Jirô Taniguchi crafts a quiet, introspective story set in 1960s Tokyo. The narrative follows a young manga artist struggling with creative block and personal loss, finding unexpected solace in his work at a small zoo. Known for his meditative, slice-of-life style, Taniguchi delivers a warm, visually lush exploration of memory, art, and the gentle rhythms of everyday life. This series stands as a poignant, standalone gem in his acclaimed bibliography.