Lewis Trondheim
Lewis Trondheim (born Laurent Chabosy, , on 11 December 1964), is a French cartoonist and one of the founders (in 1990) of the independent publisher L'Association. Both his silent comic ''La Mouche'' and Kaput and Zösky have been made into animated cartoons. He explained his choice of pseudonym after the Norwegian city of Trondheim as follows: "As a last name I wanted to use a city's name, but Lewis Bordeaux or Lewis Toulouse didn't sound so good. Then I thought about this city, Trondheim… Maybe someday I will publish a book under my real name, in order to remain anonymous." Biography Lewis Trondheim was first known as the author of ''Les formidables aventures de Lapinot'' (later to be translated to English as '' The Spiffy Adventures of McConey''). He invented the character in the late 1980s as a way to learn cartooning. The result was an initial 500 page graphic novel, ''Lapinot et les carottes de Patagonie''. All the while, he was publishing short stories for the satirical ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Fontainebleau
Fontainebleau (; ) is a commune in the metropolitan area of Paris, France. It is located south-southeast of the centre of Paris. Fontainebleau is a sub-prefecture of the Seine-et-Marne department, and it is the seat of the ''arrondissement'' of Fontainebleau. The commune has the largest land area in the Île-de-France region; it is the only one to cover a larger area than Paris itself. The commune is closest to Seine-et-Marne Prefecture, Melun. Fontainebleau, together with the neighbouring commune of Avon and three other smaller communes, form an urban area of 36,724 inhabitants (2018). This urban area is a satellite of Paris. Fontainebleau is renowned for the large and scenic forest of Fontainebleau, a favourite weekend getaway for Parisians, as well as for the historic Château de Fontainebleau, which once belonged to the kings of France. It is also the home of INSEAD, one of the world's most elite business schools. Inhabitants of Fontainebleau are sometimes called '' ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sébastien Lesage
Sébastien is a common French given name. It is a French form of pasté Latin language, Latin name ''Sebastianus'' meaning "from Sebaste". Sebaste (other), Sebaste was a common placename in classical Antiquity, derived from the Greek language, Greek word ''σεβαστος'', or ''sebastos'', meaning "''venerable''." Sébastien or Sebastien may refer to: Military * Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban (1633-1707), a Marshal of France and the foremost military engineer of his age * Sébastien Pontault de Beaulieu (died 1674), French engineer considered to be the first military topographer Arts and entertainment * Sébastien Agius (born 1983), French singer and winner of first ever French X Factor *Monkdogz Urban Art, Sébastien Aurillon (born 1973) French visual artist and gallerist * Sébastien Bourdon (1616–1671), French painter and engraver * Sébastien Japrisot (1931-2003), French author, screenwriter and film director * Sebastien Grainger (born 1979), Canadian singer a ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Angoulême International Comics Festival Prize For Artwork
This Prize for Artwork is awarded to comics authors at the Angoulême International Comics Festival. As is the customary practice in Wikipedia for listing awards such as Oscar results, the winner of the award for that year is listed first, the others listed below are the nominees. 2000s * 2002: '' Le cri du peuple: Les canons du 18 mars'' by Jacques Tardi and Jean Vautrin, Casterman ** '' Le Ché'' by Alberto Brecchia, Enrique Brecchia and Héctor Germán Oesterheld, Fréon ** '' Les entremondes: Les eaux lourdes'' by Emmanuel Larcenet and Pascal Larcenet, Dargaud ** '' Monsieur Mardi Gras Descendres: Le pays des larmes'' by Éric Liberge, Pointe Noire ** '' Les olives noires: Pourquoi cette nuit est-elle...'' by Emmanuel Guibert and Joann Sfar, Dupuis ** ''Sin City: L'enfer en retour'' by Frank Miller, Vertige graphic ** ''Ubu Roi'' by Alfred Jarry and Daniel Casanave, 400 Coups * 2003: '' Le dérisoire'' by Olivier Supiot and Eric Omond, Glénat ** ''Hellboy: Le ver con ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Angoulême International Comics Festival Prize For A Series
The Prize for a Series is one of the prizes awarded by the Angoulême International Comics Festival. This prize was first awarded in 2004, then after two more years was cancelled. It was reinstated in 2010 and has been awarded ever since. * 2004: ''20th Century Boys'' by Naoki Urasawa (Panini Comics/ Génération Comics) ** '' Bételgeuse'' by Léo (Dargaud) ** ''Black Hole'' by Charles Burns ( Delcourt) ** ' by François Boucq & Alejandro Jodorowsky (Les Humanoïdes Associés) ** ''Donjon'' by Joann Sfar & Lewis Trondheim (Delcourt) ** ''Sambre'' by Yslaire ( Glénat) ** ' by ( Requins Marteaux) * 2005: '' Les Formidables Aventures de Lapinot'' by Lewis Trondheim (Dargaud) ** ''Buddy Longway'' by Derib (Le Lombard) ** ' by Jacques Tardi and Jean Vautrin (Casterman) ** '' Coq de combat'' by Izo Hashimoto and (Delcourt) ** '' Daredevil'' by Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev (Marvel Comics) ** '' Un privé à la cambrousse'' by (Seuil) ** '' Universal War One'' by (Soleil) * ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Prix Saint-Michel
The Prix Saint-Michel is a series of comic awards presented by the city of Brussels, with a focus on Franco-Belgian comics. They were first awarded in 1971, and although often said to be the oldest European comics awards, they are actually the second oldest comics award in Europe still presented, behind the Adamson Awards. Their history is quite erratic though, with a long pause between 1986 and 2002. The jury of the Prix Saint-Michel is formed by professionals from the comics industry, including publishers, editors, and creators. 1971 * Grand Prix Saint-Michel: Edgar Pierre Jacobs * Best realistic artwork: Victor Hubinon * Best comical artwork: prize shared by Willy Vandersteen and Jean Roba * Best science-fiction artwork: Eddy Paape * Best European artist: Jean Giraud * Best non-European artist: Al Capp * Best realistic writing: Jean-Michel Charlier * Best comical writing: Maurice Tillieux * Best science-fiction writing: Greg * Comics promotion: CSP Imagine (organizers of th ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Former Prizes Of The Angoulême International Comics Festival
This is a list of awards and prizes formerly awarded at the Angoulême International Comics Festival. Longer-running awards * Prize for Scenario (1993-2006) * Media award (1981–2003) * Bloody Mary award / Critics' award (1984–2003) * Religious award (1985–2003) * Humour award (1989–2001) Limited-run awards Award for best French artist * 1974: Alexis * 1975: Jacques Tardi * 1976: André Cheret * 1977: Moebius * 1978: Paul Gillon Award for best foreign artist * 1974: Victor de la Fuente * 1975: Dino Battaglia * 1976: Richard Corben * 1977: Wallace Wood * 1978: Derib Award for best artist This award was a continuation of the previous two. * 1979: Ceppi * 1980: François Bourgeon Award for best French author * 1974: Christian Godard * 1975: Claire Bretécher * 1976: Pierre Christin * 1977: Jacques Lob * 1978: Gérard Lauzier Award for best foreign author * 1974: Roy Thomas * 1975: Sidney Jordan * 1976: Raoul Cauvin * 1977: Willy Vandersteen * 1978: Sirius Award fo ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ignatz Awards
The Ignatz Awards recognize outstanding achievements in comics and cartooning by small press creators or creator-owned projects published by larger publishers. They have been awarded each year at the Small Press Expo since 1997, only skipping a year in 2001 due to the show's cancellation after the September 11 attacks. SPX has been held in either Bethesda, North Bethesda, or Silver Spring, Maryland. The Ignatz Awards are named in honour of George Herriman and his strip ''Krazy Kat'', which featured a brick-throwing mouse named Ignatz. Awards criteria As one of the few festival awards rewarded in comics, the Ignatz Awards are voted on by attendees of the annual Small Press Expo (SPX, or The Expo, its corporate name), a weekend convention and tradeshow showcasing creator-owned comics. Nominations for the Ignatz Awards are made by a five-member jury panel consisting of comic book professionals. The jury panel remains anonymous (from both the public as well as each other) unti ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Angoulême International Comics Festival Humour Award
The Humour award was presented to a comic at the Angoulême International Comics Festival from 1989 until 2001. 1980s * 1989: '' Les vieux copains plein de pépins'' by Florence Cestac 1990s * 1990: '' Raoul Fulgurex: Le secret du mystère'' by Tronchet and Gelli * 1991: '' Le pauvre chevalier'' by F'Murr * 1991 (joint winner): '' L’encyclopédie des bébés part 3'' by Daniel Goossens * 1992: ''Le Petit Spirou'' by Tome (author) and Janry (artist), Dupuis * 1993: '' Raymond Calbuth'' by Tronchet * 1994: '' Les Closh: Le grand karma'' by Radis and Bobo, Les Humanoïdes Associés * 1995: '' La vache: A mort l’homme, vive l’ozone'' by Johan De Moor and Stephen Desberg, Casterman * 1996: '' Poignées d’amour'' by Willem * 1997: '' Le démon de midi'' by Florence Cestac * 1998: '' Jean-Claude Tergal: Portraits de famille'' by Tronchet * 1999: '' Agrippine et l’ancêtre'' by Claire Bretécher 2000s * 2000: ''Blotch part 1'' by Blutch, Fluide Glacial * 2001: '' Napol ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Haxtur Award
The Haxtur Award (''Premios Haxtur'') is a Spanish award for comics published in Spain. It is awarded annually at the Salón Internacional del Cómic del Principado de Asturias (International Comics Convention of the Principality of Asturias). It takes its name from the heroic fantasy comics character with the same name, created by Spanish artist Víctor de la Fuente. Award categories Awards are made in several categories: * ''Mejor Historia Larga'' (Best Long Story), also known as ''Mejor Historieta Larga'' (Best Long Comic) * ''Mejor Historia Corta'' (Best Short Story), also known as ''Mejor Historieta Corta'' (Best Short Comic) * ''Mejor Guión'' (Best Script) * ''Mejor Dibujo'' (Best Drawing) * ''Mejor Portada'' (Best Cover, since 1989) * ''Mejor Editorial'' (Best Publisher, every 5–10 years since 1997 * ''Haxtur al Humor'' (Haxtur for Humor, since 2000) * ''Autor que Amamos'' ("Author That We Loved", ''homenaje a la carrera de algún prestigioso creador''; added in 1986 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Inkpot Award
The Inkpot Award is an honor bestowed annually since 1974 by Comic-Con International. It is given to professionals in the fields of comic books, comic strips, animation, science fiction, and related areas of popular culture, at CCI's annual convention, the San Diego Comic-Con. Also eligible are members of Comic-Con's Board of Directors and convention committee. The recipients, listed below, are known primarily as comics creators, including writers; artists; letterers; colorists; editors; or publishers; unless otherwise noted. Awards by year Source: 1974-2007, 1974-2011, 1974-2013 1970s 1974 * Forrest J. Ackerman (magazine editor) *Ray Bradbury (prose writer) *Kirk Alyn (actor) *Milton Caniff * Frank Capra (filmmaker) * Bob Clampett (animator) *June Foray (voice actress) *Eric Hoffman (film historian) * Chuck Jones (animator) *Jack Kirby *Stan Lee *Bill Lund / William R. Lund (actor/writer/founding member of San Diego Comic-Con) *Russ Manning *Russell Myers (creator of 'B ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Max & Moritz Prizes
The Max & Moritz Prize is a prize for comic books, comic strips, and other similar materials which has been awarded at each of the biennial International Comics Shows of Erlangen since 1984. It is open to all material published in Germany. 1984 * Best German-language Comic Artist: * Best Comic Strip: ''Hägar the Horrible'', by Dik Browne * Best German-language Comic/Comic-related Publication: ''Edition Comic Art'' (series) (Carlsen Verlag) 1986 * Best German-language Comic Artist: Matthias Schultheiss * Best Comic Strip: '' Animal Crackers'' by Rog Bollen * Best German-language Comic/Comic-related Publication: ** ''Macao - Internationale Comics'' (Macao Books, Wuppertal) ** ' Comic Art Magazine (Zürich, Munich) ** ''Coeurs de sable'', by Jacques de Loustal & () ** ''Peter and the Wolf'', by Jörg Müller & Loriot () 1988 * Best German-language Comic Artist: Franziska Becker * Best Comic Strip: ''Mafalda'', by Quino * Best German-language Comic/Comic-related Publicati ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Harvey Award
The Harvey Awards are given for achievement in comic books. Named for writer-artist Harvey Kurtzman, the Harvey Awards were founded by Gary Groth in 1988, president of the publisher Fantagraphics, to be the successor to the Kirby Awards that were discontinued in 1987. The Harvey Awards are now nominated by the Harvey Awards Nomination Committee. The winners are selected by an open vote among comic-book professionals. The Harveys are no longer affiliated with Fantagraphics. The Harvey Awards Executive Committee is made up of unpaid volunteers, and the Awards are financed through sponsorships. Since their inception, the awards have been hosted at a string of comic book conventions, starting at the Chicago Comicon, and subsequently moving to the Dallas Fantasy Fair, Wondercon, the Pittsburgh Comicon, the MoCCA Festival, the Baltimore Comic-Con, and currently the New York Comic Con. History The Harvey Awards were created as an industry award voted on entirely by comics professio ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |