by Jon Agee
1988
978-0374435820
An unknown painter on the Parisian art scene, Felix Clousseau wins a painting contest, displaying magical artistic skills. Soon, his paintings take on a life of their own and he is branded an outcast until his strange paintings are found useful to the king.
With a silent-film sensibility and art reminiscent of Herge's Tintin, Agee's book is humorous and warm as it slowly draws you into early twentieth century Paris. The story is short and simply told, but unfolds a fascinating narrative that leaves readers believing in the magic that Felix Clousseau performs.
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