Ceci n'est pas un livre

Jean Jullien's work is instantly recognizable and diverse in scope. Known for his astutely observed and witty depictions of everyday life, his illustrations piace expressive characters in relatable environments and act as a visual commentary on life. Organized in three sections - Personal, Collaborations, and Public - this book explores Jullien's artistic practice and covers he expansive career, from his earliest partnerships and illustrations to his progression into painting, while also offering a look at his process with never-before-published drawings and sketchbooks.

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!

Graphiste et illustrateur, Jean Jullien imagine une série d'amusants scénarios en deux étapes, déclinés avec humour et esprit autour du thème " avant/après ". Ainsi passe-t-on d'une peau blanchâtre à une peau rougie par le soleil, du sale au propre, des cheveux longs à des cheveux courts (puis, finalement, mi-longs), etc. En ménageant un parfait équilibre entre le prévisible et l'imprévisible, ce livre saura émerveiller et amuser le jeune lecteur. La suite idéale du premier best-seller du même auteur, Ceci n'est pas un livre. - Avec plus de 600 000 abonnés sur Instagram, Jean Jullien figure parmi les artistes les plus appréciés du moment. -Inventifs et subtils, ses dessins stimulent les jeunes esprits et leur capacité à anticiper en créant la surprise ! - Avec ses pages cartonnées, ce livre ludique est parfait pour les petites mains, qui pourront aisément le toucher, le saisir et le manipuler comme bon leur semble. - L'une des doubles-pages s'ouvre pour révéler ce qui se passe avant, après? et entre les deux !

Jean Jullien indulges every young child who bites on a lemon for the sake of the dramatic face that follows, (which is every young child), with a book of overreactions. Faces are presented first, allowing the reader to wager predictions of what may have prompted such an expression, before the triggering situation is revealed underneath the gatefold, allowing the reader to piece together the narrative. Based on young children's natural fascination with faces, this book encourages readers to practice empathy and build emotional intelligence, with cleverly simplified and humorously satisfying vignettes. A brilliant addition to Phaidon's growing Jean Jullien board book library.