The Professor’s Daughter by Joann Sfar and Emmanuel Guibert
#37 in my 2007 book challenge was The Professor’s Daughter, story by Joann Sfar, illustrated by Emmanuel Guibert. It is a translation of a European graphic novel, and is published in the US by First Second. This is a beautiful and funny book, which I found surprisingly delightful after recently reading several disappointing graphic novels.
A mummy and a professor’s daughter forge an unlikely romance. There is murder, mystery, and general mayhem. The watercolor art is lovely; the characters and story are engaging. The slim book itself is a lovely edition with heavy paper and a gatefold cover. Highly recommended.