Bagatelles #[nn]

From cartoonist Mahler and published by Les Éditions de la Pastèque in 2015, *Bagatelles* arrives with a cover that perfectly captures its minimalist charm — a simply drawn figure stands on a striped walkway while a small, sketchy creature trails playfully behind. The restrained palette of soft blue, red, and spare linework gives the whole thing a quiet, whimsical personality that feels both understated and oddly compelling. Fans of thoughtful, economical cartooning will want to take a closer look.