Grandville s work is unusual a theatre of dreams and imaginary characters where the bizarre and grotesque merge disturbingly.The unequalled illustrator of La Fontaine, Daumier s friend and Doré s inspiration. A pictorial brother to the author of the "Comédie Humaine", Grandville's work enjoys recognition and acclaim. This book draws closer to him, restoring Grandville to his era and finally to himself.