Avant / Après

Graphic artist Jean Jullien insightfully and comically depicts a set of clever and surprising before-and-after two-frame narratives, each progressed by a page turn. From pale skin to sunburned skin, dirty to clean, long hair to short hair (to long again), Jullien masterfully builds anticipation and a satisfying resolution with each pairing. Striking the perfect balance of predictability and unexpectedness, this book will leave readers in wonder as they flip back and forth. A pitch-perfect follow-up to Jullien's groundbreaking hit, This Is Not A Book - Jean Jullien is one of today's most popular satirical artists, with more than 600,000 followers on Instagram - Clever page design inspires imagination, anticipation, prediction, and surprise! - The thick, sturdy board pages are perfect for little hands to hold, turn, tap, and flip back and forth on their own - Features a surprising double gatefold!