Un Panda dans l'escalier by Christophe Austruy is a French-language work published in paperback by H&O éditions in November 2001. With 160 pages, the book presents a narrative that blends subtle observation and quiet humor, centered around the unexpected presence of a panda in an ordinary staircase—an image that serves as a metaphor for disruption, curiosity, and the intrusion of the extraordinary into daily life. Austruy’s writing explores themes of alienation, routine, and the fragile boundaries between reality and imagination, using minimalist prose to evoke a sense of unease and wonder. The title itself suggests a surreal or absurdist tone, inviting readers to question the nature of normalcy and the hidden strangeness within familiar spaces.