Photo : Dargaud
Book signing for the comic book "La canne de Balzac"
Book signing with illustrator Léna Walrus and scriptwriter PoPésie for the release of the comic book "La canne de Balzac" published by Dargaud.
Maison de Balzac musée et bibliothèque (Paris 16th)
About
Did you know that Balzac's cane was almost as famous as he was? It was so fascinating in salons that the writer Delphine de Girardin wrote a short story about it in 1836: "La canne de M. de Balzac".
Scriptwriter PoPésie and illustrator Lena Walrus have adapted this short novel into a comic book.
We follow Tancrède, a young man who has the misfortune of being spectacularly handsome! Rejected everywhere, Honoré de Balzac comes to his aid by lending him his cane, which has a very special power: it makes its wearer invisible.
PoPésie and Léna Walrus will be present for a book signing at the museum reception.
Cover of the comic book "La canne de Balzac" ; Credits : DargaudOur take on this event
Some objects are so legendary they possess a life of their own, like Balzac's mysterious walking stick that supposedly grants the power of invisibility. Meet the creative team behind this stunning new comic adaptation and pick up a personalized copy while soaking in the atmosphere of a literary landmark.
Join us at the Maison de Balzac on Sunday, October 25, 2026, for an exclusive book signing event featuring the comic La canne de Balzac. From 15:00 to 17:00, meet writer PoPésie and illustrator Lena Walrus as they present their new work, which adapts Delphine de Girardin's 1836 short story into a modern graphic novel. Centered on a cane with the magical power of invisibility, this adaptation offers a fresh perspective on Balzac's literary world. The session is free of charge and takes place in a venue that is fully accessible to wheelchair users, welcoming all fans of literature and sequential art.
On Sunday, October 25, 2026, the Maison de Balzac hosts a special signing session with the creative duo behind the new comic book La canne de Balzac. From 15:00 to 17:00, writer PoPésie and artist Lena Walrus will be waiting at the museum's reception area to meet readers and discuss their latest graphic adaptation.
The book brings to life the 1836 short story by Delphine de Girardin, which centers on the mysterious cane once owned by Honoré de Balzac. The plot follows Tancrède, a man whose striking beauty causes him constant trouble, until he is granted the use of the famous cane, which possesses the unique ability to render its user invisible.
This event is open to the public and takes place in the museum located in the 16th arrondissement. The venue ensures full accessibility for visitors in wheelchairs. Come and discover the artistic process behind this reimagining of a classic tale.
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