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La Passion de Dodin-Bouffant - Tome 0 - La Passion de Dodin-Bouffant
Dodin-Bouffant, le plus fin des gourmets, doit trouver une nouvelle cuisinière. Cette quête, qui lui semble tout bonnement impossible, pourrait bien prendre la forme d'une délicieuse histoire d'amour.
Dodin-Bouffant est un passionné de cuisine. Fin gourmet, arbitre reconnu des saveurs, il voue à l'art culinaire un véritable culte qu'il pratique avec la complicité́ de sa talentueuse cuisinière, Eugénie Chatagne. La disparition inopinée de cette dernière advient comme une catastrophe qui ébranle jusqu'au sens même de sa vie. La recherche d'une remplaçante l'entraîne dans une trépidante saga dont les péripéties dévoilent combien la cuisine est une oeuvre de choix qui veut beaucoup d'amour...
Mathieu Burniat réussit avec brio la libre adaptation d'un classique de la littérature gastronomique. Une délicieuse histoire d'amour pour les fins gourmets.
Dodin-Bouffant est un passionné de cuisine. Fin gourmet, arbitre reconnu des saveurs, il voue à l'art culinaire un véritable culte qu'il pratique avec la complicité́ de sa talentueuse cuisinière, Eugénie Chatagne. La disparition inopinée de cette dernière advient comme une catastrophe qui ébranle jusqu'au sens même de sa vie. La recherche d'une remplaçante l'entraîne dans une trépidante saga dont les péripéties dévoilent combien la cuisine est une oeuvre de choix qui veut beaucoup d'amour...
Mathieu Burniat réussit avec brio la libre adaptation d'un classique de la littérature gastronomique. Une délicieuse histoire d'amour pour les fins gourmets.
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First published October 3, 2014
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September 17, 2018
'La Passion de Dodin-Bouffant' is an adaptation of the French novel from 1924 by Marcel Rouff. The adaptation and art is by Mathieu Burniat.
Dodin-Bouffant likes to eat good food. When his cook Eugenie suddenly dies, he is left without someone to cook for him. Throughout a series of funny auditions,he finally meets a woman named Adele. She is a bit rough around the edges, but with Dodin-Boufffant's guidance, she hones her skills. When Dodin-Bouffant invites royalty to dinner though, he is in danger of having Adele hired away from him.
I've not read the original novel, but I really enjoyed this adaptation. There are notes about the original novel included, and I really liked this comedic story that revolved around food and love. The art is charming and fits well. I really liked the album of full page drawings at the end that have the feel of 19th century cartoons.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Europe Comics and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
Dodin-Bouffant likes to eat good food. When his cook Eugenie suddenly dies, he is left without someone to cook for him. Throughout a series of funny auditions,he finally meets a woman named Adele. She is a bit rough around the edges, but with Dodin-Boufffant's guidance, she hones her skills. When Dodin-Bouffant invites royalty to dinner though, he is in danger of having Adele hired away from him.
I've not read the original novel, but I really enjoyed this adaptation. There are notes about the original novel included, and I really liked this comedic story that revolved around food and love. The art is charming and fits well. I really liked the album of full page drawings at the end that have the feel of 19th century cartoons.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Europe Comics and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
November 24, 2017
Eating (and reading) delights. <3
September 23, 2018
Disclaimer: ARC via Netgalley
This is a really charming story of a food critic who loses a cook and gains a knowledge of life. In some ways, it reminds me of those charming little French town stories – you know like in Chocolat. M. Dodin is rather fussy when it comes to his food, but who can blame him? He eventually finds a replacement for his deceased chef. This woman’s name is Adele.
In many ways, the book is a more romantic version of Babette’s Feast, though Adele is far earthier and real. She really does look like a cook. She is not skinny but she is beautiful.
It’s a lovely story.
This is a really charming story of a food critic who loses a cook and gains a knowledge of life. In some ways, it reminds me of those charming little French town stories – you know like in Chocolat. M. Dodin is rather fussy when it comes to his food, but who can blame him? He eventually finds a replacement for his deceased chef. This woman’s name is Adele.
In many ways, the book is a more romantic version of Babette’s Feast, though Adele is far earthier and real. She really does look like a cook. She is not skinny but she is beautiful.
It’s a lovely story.
September 24, 2018
The illustration inside this book is pretty amazing. It helps me figure it out, efficiently, what is it about. Although, it has been adapted from a novel but the story is completely enough. I was so excited when reading the description, because I am passionate in food as well even though not as good as Dodin and his wonderful chef. One thing that made me happy that the story is not only about food but the philosophy about healthy food as well.
Thank you Netgalley for this E-Arc in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you Netgalley for this E-Arc in exchange for an honest review.
October 9, 2018
This graphic novel is loosely based on the historical character of Brillat-Savarin ,a French gastronome par excellence. But it is in the first place an ode,an homage to French cuisine and its masters and lovers. And a strange but delightful love story makes it all the more human...
February 9, 2022
Une bande dessinée très belle visuellement mais donc l'intrigue est un peu trop maigre à mon goût...
October 5, 2018
What a lovely comic for food enthusiasts!
First off, I liked the art style very much. It was expressive, dynamic, fun, the characters were perfectly designed to show off their personalities and the food was drawn beautifully! It really makes your mouth water!
Then the story itself is simply sweet and a nice change to all the dramatic material we get (and want) to read these days. I enjoy stories without violence and conflict so much once in a while, though this one isn't without a little suspense. But mainly it is a story about enjoying life and food.
Honestly it made me wish for a real good meal and even think about taking a cooking class or course. So make sure, you aren't too hungry when diving into this sweet piece of art.
I didn't care for the few instances, people were drawn naked, but it's not offensive and handled more in a funny way than in a sexual one.
I received a copy of this book via NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
First off, I liked the art style very much. It was expressive, dynamic, fun, the characters were perfectly designed to show off their personalities and the food was drawn beautifully! It really makes your mouth water!
Then the story itself is simply sweet and a nice change to all the dramatic material we get (and want) to read these days. I enjoy stories without violence and conflict so much once in a while, though this one isn't without a little suspense. But mainly it is a story about enjoying life and food.
Honestly it made me wish for a real good meal and even think about taking a cooking class or course. So make sure, you aren't too hungry when diving into this sweet piece of art.
I didn't care for the few instances, people were drawn naked, but it's not offensive and handled more in a funny way than in a sexual one.
I received a copy of this book via NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
February 23, 2020
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Alors qu'elle termine tout juste ses emplettes au marché, Eugénie Chatagne décède brutalement, un véritable drame pour son petit village jurassien. Il faut dire que l'employeur d'Eugénie n'est autre que Dodin-Bouffant, notable et grand cuisine qui n'accepte à sa table que trois de ses plus fidèles amis et les grands de ce monde. Dévasté par la perte de sa chère cuisinière, Dodin-Bouffant se lance dans une grande campagne pour lui trouver une successeuse capable de sublimer les nombreux produits locaux.
En Lyonnaise digne de ce nom je ne pouvais pas passer à côté de cette bande dessinée qui vante la cuisine du terroir et dont l'histoire se situe à moins de 2h de chez moi.
Malheureusement la quête de la parfaite cuisinière se transforme assez rapidement en quête amoureuse sans pour autant que le sujet soit réellement développé. On survole à la fois la cuisine et les sentiments. On comprend assez facilement que Dodin-Bouffant s’intéresse à sa nouvelle protégée mais a aucun moment je n'ai ressenti que c'était réciproque. C'est si rapide et si peu développé qu'on ne comprend pas comment ils en viennent à tomber amoureux.
Dodin-Bouffant ne m'est pas sympathique, ses amis et l'heureuse élue non plus. Il m'a été très difficile de m'attacher ou m'attendrir et la lecture ne s'est pas fait d'une traite comme habituellement pour une bande dessinée. Moins d'une semaine après avoir fini ma lecture je n'en garde un souvenir ni agréable ni désagréable.
Alors qu'elle termine tout juste ses emplettes au marché, Eugénie Chatagne décède brutalement, un véritable drame pour son petit village jurassien. Il faut dire que l'employeur d'Eugénie n'est autre que Dodin-Bouffant, notable et grand cuisine qui n'accepte à sa table que trois de ses plus fidèles amis et les grands de ce monde. Dévasté par la perte de sa chère cuisinière, Dodin-Bouffant se lance dans une grande campagne pour lui trouver une successeuse capable de sublimer les nombreux produits locaux.
En Lyonnaise digne de ce nom je ne pouvais pas passer à côté de cette bande dessinée qui vante la cuisine du terroir et dont l'histoire se situe à moins de 2h de chez moi.
Malheureusement la quête de la parfaite cuisinière se transforme assez rapidement en quête amoureuse sans pour autant que le sujet soit réellement développé. On survole à la fois la cuisine et les sentiments. On comprend assez facilement que Dodin-Bouffant s’intéresse à sa nouvelle protégée mais a aucun moment je n'ai ressenti que c'était réciproque. C'est si rapide et si peu développé qu'on ne comprend pas comment ils en viennent à tomber amoureux.
Dodin-Bouffant ne m'est pas sympathique, ses amis et l'heureuse élue non plus. Il m'a été très difficile de m'attacher ou m'attendrir et la lecture ne s'est pas fait d'une traite comme habituellement pour une bande dessinée. Moins d'une semaine après avoir fini ma lecture je n'en garde un souvenir ni agréable ni désagréable.
May 15, 2020
BD
" La passion de Dodin-Bouffant" de Mathieu Burniat (128p)
Ed.Dargaud.
Bonjour les fous de lectures....
Voici une BD qui se lit comme une carte de restaurant et qui donne envie de découvrir le livre écrit sur ce personnage haut en couleurs dans les années 1920
Dodin-Bouffant est un épicurien.
Sa cuisinière ayant trépassé, notre fin gourmet se met en chasse pour trouver une autre cuisinière.
Après de nombreuses déconvenues il fixe son chois sur Adèle.
C'est le début d'une grande complicité jusqu'à l'arrivée de son Altesse le prince d'Eurasie qui va tenter de bouleverser ce bel équilibre
Une vraie gourmandise que cette BD.
L'histoire tient la route et les dessins bien que très simples sont de bonnes qualités et rendent bien les sentiments des personnages.
Des ortolans, au foie gras , en passant par les truffes? bienvenue à la table de Dodin- Bouffant.
Très belle réussite pour ce roman graphique
" La passion de Dodin-Bouffant" de Mathieu Burniat (128p)
Ed.Dargaud.
Bonjour les fous de lectures....
Voici une BD qui se lit comme une carte de restaurant et qui donne envie de découvrir le livre écrit sur ce personnage haut en couleurs dans les années 1920
Dodin-Bouffant est un épicurien.
Sa cuisinière ayant trépassé, notre fin gourmet se met en chasse pour trouver une autre cuisinière.
Après de nombreuses déconvenues il fixe son chois sur Adèle.
C'est le début d'une grande complicité jusqu'à l'arrivée de son Altesse le prince d'Eurasie qui va tenter de bouleverser ce bel équilibre
Une vraie gourmandise que cette BD.
L'histoire tient la route et les dessins bien que très simples sont de bonnes qualités et rendent bien les sentiments des personnages.
Des ortolans, au foie gras , en passant par les truffes? bienvenue à la table de Dodin- Bouffant.
Très belle réussite pour ce roman graphique
June 13, 2025
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+5 pages about French gastronomy and its notables
Narrative: *****
It's obvious that ALL research was done- down to the tastes, livestock and vegetation of the region. I would have thought that Burniat wrote it himself if not for the credits. I learned a tremendous amount about cooking game and what goes with it too along with all sorts of that generation's flair!
Visual: ****
I'm not much into his rendering style, it looks too 'skratchy' to me most of the time, but he captured the wide spectrum of visuals, that the novel could only describe, with the aesthetic precision of a field guide.
I appreciated the casual nudity of Eugenie which provided a sort of visual ginger for the spicy courses of fat men with their anatomies that are like a nightmare to me who's scared of eventually being similarly portly.
+5 pages about French gastronomy and its notables
Narrative: *****
It's obvious that ALL research was done- down to the tastes, livestock and vegetation of the region. I would have thought that Burniat wrote it himself if not for the credits. I learned a tremendous amount about cooking game and what goes with it too along with all sorts of that generation's flair!
Visual: ****
I'm not much into his rendering style, it looks too 'skratchy' to me most of the time, but he captured the wide spectrum of visuals, that the novel could only describe, with the aesthetic precision of a field guide.
I appreciated the casual nudity of Eugenie which provided a sort of visual ginger for the spicy courses of fat men with their anatomies that are like a nightmare to me who's scared of eventually being similarly portly.
August 26, 2021
Ce livre est basé sur la littérature gastronomique du 19ème-20ème faisant hommage à des descriptions pantagruelistes de grands buffets. On a le droit à des scènes "orgie de saveurs" dans lesquels les gens volent en chérubins nus sous l'emprise d'un pot au feu aux 40 000 viandes et rien que pour ça j'approuve. Les plats ne m'ont pas émus car trop éloignés de ma réalité (je bouffais un sandwich en même temps, je sais , sacré outrage.) Et puis surtout ça bouffe de la viande à gogo, je ne suis pas végétarien et je sais que le livre parle d'un temps ancien mais des oiseaux enroulés dans du lard ça m'émeut peu pour le coup. mais le livre est plutôt sympathique. Une adaptation qui rends assez attrayante le livre original.
Ca reste une très bonne lecture !
Ca reste une très bonne lecture !
September 14, 2018
I think this is the fastest I’ve read any book. Wafting through the pages, dipping in and out of the beautiful food descriptions and preparations with a neat little love story tied to it.
A graphic rendition to Marcel Rouff’s 1924 book called The Life and Passion of Dodin-Bouffant, Mathieu Burnait's adaptation is heartening read which makes you worry, cry, squeal in delight, make your heart race and leaves you with an ooooooo in the end.
A must-read for anyone who enjoys food, loves reading about food or even holds French gastronomy in the slightest of regard. I can just think a list of people who would love to read it.
#DodinBouffantGourmetExtraordinaire #NetGalley
A graphic rendition to Marcel Rouff’s 1924 book called The Life and Passion of Dodin-Bouffant, Mathieu Burnait's adaptation is heartening read which makes you worry, cry, squeal in delight, make your heart race and leaves you with an ooooooo in the end.
A must-read for anyone who enjoys food, loves reading about food or even holds French gastronomy in the slightest of regard. I can just think a list of people who would love to read it.
#DodinBouffantGourmetExtraordinaire #NetGalley
September 14, 2018
The way to a man's heart is through his stomach – but it can be a very expensive journey, if these pages are to go by. Historical French fiction revamped into a lovely and appealing comic book, this is a simple tale of complex and pompous cooking, but really will get the literary taste-buds going whatever your choice of cuisine. Wonderful.
November 10, 2018
A wonderful story beautifully executed in both its written word and its art - the illustrative style is loose but extremely detailed and the story sort of ambles along confidently. A definite recommend for both food lovers and fans of well done graphic novels.
I received an ecopy from the publishers and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I received an ecopy from the publishers and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
November 25, 2023
Cette BD qui est l'adaptation d'un roman permet de voir que le film actuellement en salle est lui aussi très librement adapté.
L'histoire narrée ici est assez différente ne serait ce que parce que l'un des personnages principaux du film n'est ici qu'à peine évoqué.
C'est donc un bon complément après avoir vu le long métrage.
L'histoire narrée ici est assez différente ne serait ce que parce que l'un des personnages principaux du film n'est ici qu'à peine évoqué.
C'est donc un bon complément après avoir vu le long métrage.
May 21, 2020
Jollu vazhinjite finished reading this graphic novel. Enjoyed the feel. Just one hour delicious and delightful read.
August 12, 2020
Cinta tumbuh dari perut~
Want to read
April 25, 2021Note: I received a digital review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.
July 10, 2023
A comic that will make foodies' tummies grumble. When a food connoisseur's chef dies, he goes through a lot to find a worthy successor. She is in no way what you'd expect and both love and great food ensue. A nice little story based on a century old book.
May 3, 2020
I received an ARC from Netgalley:
Dodin-Bouffant is a gourmand. One day his amazingly talented cook died so he has to look for someone who can replace her, someone who is good enough. But when you are a gourmand, that is not so easy, is it?
I love food which was why I picked up this title but I did start reading it expecting it to be pretentious. I mean, it is about gourmet and French cuisine. But I was wrong. The original writer, Marcel Rouff, aimed to promote simple cooking that focused on the natural flavours of the food instead of snobbish extravaganza of the supposedly sophisticated cooking.
Some of the French terms are rather confusing and the font used is a tad too elaborate for my liking. But as a whole I think the comic artist managed to do justice to the original story. I love the choice of colour scheme, the expressive characters and just the overall art style. Dodin-Bouffant is most interestingly drawn, sometimes the face is not shown but you can still see his emotion like when his shadow is cast to be almost like the Devil's. That's clever. And the food illustration. Just perfect.
I think this would actually look really good as a physical copy and very worthy to be added to any food and/or comic lover's collection.
Dodin-Bouffant is a gourmand. One day his amazingly talented cook died so he has to look for someone who can replace her, someone who is good enough. But when you are a gourmand, that is not so easy, is it?
I love food which was why I picked up this title but I did start reading it expecting it to be pretentious. I mean, it is about gourmet and French cuisine. But I was wrong. The original writer, Marcel Rouff, aimed to promote simple cooking that focused on the natural flavours of the food instead of snobbish extravaganza of the supposedly sophisticated cooking.
Some of the French terms are rather confusing and the font used is a tad too elaborate for my liking. But as a whole I think the comic artist managed to do justice to the original story. I love the choice of colour scheme, the expressive characters and just the overall art style. Dodin-Bouffant is most interestingly drawn, sometimes the face is not shown but you can still see his emotion like when his shadow is cast to be almost like the Devil's. That's clever. And the food illustration. Just perfect.
I think this would actually look really good as a physical copy and very worthy to be added to any food and/or comic lover's collection.
December 19, 2018
Dodin-Bouffant: Gourmet Extraordinaire is an absolute delight. The book was an easy read and the art was beautiful. I enjoyed the setting, the characters and the mouth-watering illustrations of the food. I highly recommend to foodies and comic lovers.
I received an ARC from NetGalley and Europe Comics in exchange for an honest review.
I received an ARC from NetGalley and Europe Comics in exchange for an honest review.
September 13, 2018
It's difficult to give lengthy feedback on graphic novels, as they are so quickly consumed, and often (unless it's a behemoth like Watchmen, for example) the story is meant to be short and sweet.
However! Whilst this review might be short, it is also positive. The art style managed to evoke the turn of the century French bourgeoisie - those long faces turned up in condescending pity for those beneath them! And the colour scheme both complimented the food whilst not being garish - I particularly liked the use of red shading.
As for the story, it made me smile! It made me think of French food, gastronomes, Curnonsky, Julia Child... And it made me hungry! It evokes the correct response. It also made me want to go and read the source text, to read more about Dodin's life.
Recommended.
However! Whilst this review might be short, it is also positive. The art style managed to evoke the turn of the century French bourgeoisie - those long faces turned up in condescending pity for those beneath them! And the colour scheme both complimented the food whilst not being garish - I particularly liked the use of red shading.
As for the story, it made me smile! It made me think of French food, gastronomes, Curnonsky, Julia Child... And it made me hungry! It evokes the correct response. It also made me want to go and read the source text, to read more about Dodin's life.
Recommended.
September 21, 2018
An interesting graphic novel about Dodin-Bouffant and his love for extravagant food. Filled to the brim with gorgeous artwork that honestly had my mouth watering. I wish it came with some recipes of some of the delicious concoctions that were mentioned, although I still thoroughly enjoyed it without. I will be recommending this to comic loving or food loving friends.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Europe Comics and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I appreciate it!
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Europe Comics and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I appreciate it!
October 1, 2018
Yet another fine example of high quality work published by Europe Comics, Dodin-Bouffant: Gourmet Extraordinaire is a witty and well-plotted story that makes use of history, culture, and an attractive illustrated format. I recommend checking out this book and work by this publisher if you are interested in graphic novels and comic books.
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