Alexandrin #[nn]

A distinguished, sharp-featured man in a suit gazes skyward while a small robin perches jauntily on his shoulder — it's a quietly charming image that sets a wry, literary tone for this French album. *Alexandrin, ou l'art de faire des vers à pied* promises a playful exploration of verse and wordplay, as its title — a pun on the French poetic form and "walking in verse" — already hints at wit to spare. By Alain Kokor and Pascal Rabaté, this 2017 Futuropolis release looks like a delightful blend of poetry and bande dessinée that rewards readers who enjoy their comics with a little *esprit*.