Haut de gamme #2

The second volume of Binet's charming Haut de Gamme series arrives subtitled "Ma Non Troppo," and the cover sets the tone perfectly: five endearingly lumpy, big-nosed musicians crowd together clutching their string instruments — violins, a cello, and a double bass — wearing the kind of expressions that suggest passion and mild chaos in equal measure. Binet's warm, rubbery linework gives this ensemble a wonderfully human absurdity that feels right at home in the world of amateur classical music. Published by Dargaud in 2015, it's a delightful invitation to spend more time with this gloriously imperfect orchestra.