Before & After

Graphic artist Jean Jullien insightfully andcomically depicts a set of clever and surprisingbefore-and-after two-frame narratives, eachprogressed by a page turn. From pale skin tosunburned skin, dirty to clean, long hair to shorthair (to long again), Jullien masterfully buildsanticipation and a satisfying resolution witheach pairing. Striking the perfect balance ofpredictability and unexpectedness, this bookwill leave readers in wonder as they flip backand forth.