Blexbolex
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Blexbolex is a French
comics
artist and illustrator. Born Bernard Granger in Douai
, he studied screen printing (sérigraphie) at the School of Fine Arts (L’école européenne supérieure de l'image) in Angoulême
. His first works were self-published, and later he contributed to Popo Color, Fusée, and Ferraille. His highly stylized, ligne claire
illustration, inspired by the films of Jacques Tati
and whodunits of the 1950s and 60s, gradually gained an audience. In Germany
, he directed an art studio at the Kunsthochschule Berlin-Weissensee (School of Art and Design Berlin-Weissensee) and he also worked regularly with a number of editors, including Thierry Magnier, Pipifax, United Dead Artists, Les Requins-Marteaux, and Cornélius
. Blexbolex has contributed to the American publication The Ganzfeld
.
In 2009, he received a prize for “Best Book Design of the World” for his L'Imagier des gens (2008) at the Book Fair of Leipzig
.
France
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comics
Comics
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artist and illustrator. Born Bernard Granger in Douai
Douai
-Main sights:Douai's ornate Gothic style belfry was begun in 1380, on the site of an earlier tower. The 80 m high structure includes an impressive carillon, consisting of 62 bells spanning 5 octaves. The originals, some dating from 1391 were removed in 1917 during World War I by the occupying...
, he studied screen printing (sérigraphie) at the School of Fine Arts (L’école européenne supérieure de l'image) in Angoulême
Angoulême
-Main sights:In place of its ancient fortifications, Angoulême is encircled by boulevards above the old city walls, known as the Remparts, from which fine views may be obtained in all directions. Within the town the streets are often narrow. Apart from the cathedral and the hôtel de ville, the...
. His first works were self-published, and later he contributed to Popo Color, Fusée, and Ferraille. His highly stylized, ligne claire
Ligne claire
Ligne claire is a style of drawing pioneered by Hergé, the Belgian creator of The Adventures of Tintin. It uses clear strong lines of uniform importance. Artists working in it do not use hatching, while contrast is downplayed as well...
illustration, inspired by the films of Jacques Tati
Jacques Tati
Jacques Tati was a French filmmaker, working as a comedic actor, writer and director. In a poll conducted by Entertainment Weekly of the Greatest Movie Directors Tati was voted the 46th greatest of all time...
and whodunits of the 1950s and 60s, gradually gained an audience. In Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, he directed an art studio at the Kunsthochschule Berlin-Weissensee (School of Art and Design Berlin-Weissensee) and he also worked regularly with a number of editors, including Thierry Magnier, Pipifax, United Dead Artists, Les Requins-Marteaux, and Cornélius
Cornelius
Cornelius is a Roman family name and a masculine given name. It could be derived from Latin cornu "horn". People, places and things named Cornelius include:-Surname:...
. Blexbolex has contributed to the American publication The Ganzfeld
The Ganzfeld
The Ganzfeld is an art magazine created by three New York City artists in 2000 -- Dan Nadel, Patrick Smith and Tim Hodler -- all former art graduates of Washington University in St. Louis...
.
In 2009, he received a prize for “Best Book Design of the World” for his L'Imagier des gens (2008) at the Book Fair of Leipzig
Leipzig
Leipzig Leipzig has always been a trade city, situated during the time of the Holy Roman Empire at the intersection of the Via Regia and Via Imperii, two important trade routes. At one time, Leipzig was one of the major European centres of learning and culture in fields such as music and publishing...
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Children’s books
- Les Souvenirs d'Elmir Grömek et de son chien Pikü : Rogaton Man / written by Frau Mental. Seuil jeunesse 2001
- L'Affaire Noël/ written by Gérard Moncomble. Nathan jeunesse, 2003.
- Bim de la jungle. Thierry Magnier, 2004. (Coll. "Tête de lard" ; N° 43)
- Petites et Grandes Fables de Sophios/ Michel Piquemal. Albin Michel jeunesse, 2004.
- Les Petites Malices de Nasreddine / written by Jihad Darwiche. Albin Michel jeunesse, 2005.
- La Longue-vue. Thierry Magnier, 2005. (Coll. "Petite poche BD").
- De vert de rage à rose bonbon : toutes les couleurs de notre langue / Annie Mollard-Desfour, Bénédicte Rivière ; illustrations de Blexbolex. Albin Michel jeunesse, 2006. (Coll. "Humour en mots")
- L'Oncle américain d'Achille Pellison / Didier Lévy ; illustrations by Blexbolex. Oskar jeunesse, 2006. (Coll."Histoires à lire et à écouter"". Benjamin ; 3)
- Peindre. Thierry Magnier, 2006. (Coll. "Petite poche BD")
- Mon ami triangle. Albin Michel jeunesse, 2007. (Livres de bain).
- Mon ami rond. Albin Michel jeunesse, 2007. (Livres de bain).
- L'Imagier des gens. Albin Michel Jeunesse, 2008
- Saisons/Seasons/ Enchanted Lion Books, 2010.
Graphic novels
- Bad boy boogie. Paris : Vermine, 2000.
- L'Enclos. Cornélius, 2001. (Coll. "Louise" ; 3)
- Dats Fun. Éditions Le 9 Monde, 2006. (Livre en sérigraphie ; 120 ex. numérotés & signés par l'artiste)
- L'Œil privé. Albi : les Requins-marteaux, 2006. (Coll. "Inox")
- Destination Abecederia. Les Requins Marteaux, 2008.
- Crime chien. Pipfax, 2008 (Livre en sérigraphie)
- La Fêlure. Ouvroir Humoir, 2009, 24 pl. ISBN 9782913063365 (screenprinting, 1000 ex.)
Other
- "I Know How To Cook" by Ginette Mathiot, designed English language edition, Phaidon Press, 2009