Prix de la critique
Encyclopedia
The Prix de la critique is a prize awarded by the Association des Critiques et des journalistes de Bande Dessinée
to the best comic
album released for a year in France
. Previously, from 1984 to 2003, it was called Prix Bloody Mary and awarded at the Angoulême International Comics Festival
. Concerned at first with albums of the Franco-Belgian comics
school it was eventually interested in works coming from the comic book
tradition of more distant lands.
The winner of the award for that year is listed first, the others listed below are the nominees.
Association des Critiques et des journalistes de Bande Dessinée
The Association des Critiques et des journalistes de Bande Dessinée is a French association of comics, critics and journalists, who gave the Prix Bloody Mary from 1984 to 2003 and the Prix de la critique from 2004 until the present day. Since 2007 it gives the Prix Asie-ACBD during the Japan Expo...
to the best comic
Comics
Comics denotes a hybrid medium having verbal side of its vocabulary tightly tied to its visual side in order to convey narrative or information only, the latter in case of non-fiction comics, seeking synergy by using both visual and verbal side in...
album released for a year in France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
. Previously, from 1984 to 2003, it was called Prix Bloody Mary and awarded at the Angoulême International Comics Festival
Angoulême International Comics Festival
The Angoulême International Comics Festival is the largest comics festival in Europe. It has occurred every year since 1974 in Angoulême, France, in the month of January.The four-day festival is notable for awarding several prestigious prizes in cartooning...
. Concerned at first with albums of the Franco-Belgian comics
Franco-Belgian comics
Franco-Belgian comics are comics that are created in Belgium and France. These countries have a long tradition in comics and comic books, where they are known as BDs, an abbreviation of bande dessinée in French and stripverhalen in Dutch...
school it was eventually interested in works coming from the comic book
Comic book
A comic book or comicbook is a magazine made up of comics, narrative artwork in the form of separate panels that represent individual scenes, often accompanied by dialog as well as including...
tradition of more distant lands.
The winner of the award for that year is listed first, the others listed below are the nominees.
1980s
- 1984: Bloody Mary by Jean TeuléJean TeuléJean Teulé is a French novelist, cartoonist and screenwriter. He is the partner of the actress Miou-Miou.- Works :Books* Bloody Mary, plot by Jean Vautrin, Glénat, 1984* Filles de nuit, Glénat, 1985...
and Jean VautrinJean VautrinJean Vautrin, Jean Vautrin, (John Herman) Jean Vautrin, (John Herman) (born May 17, 1933 Pagny-sur-Moselle is a French writer, filmmaker, and screenwriter.-Life:After studying literature at Auxerre, he took first place in the Id'HEC competition. He studied French literature at the University of...
, GlénatGlénat (publisher)Glénat Editions SA is a French publisher with its head office in Grenoble. The company publishes many things, including comic books and manga in France, Benelux, and Spain; it was founded by Jacques Glénat. The Spanish subsidiary has its head office in Barcelona. The Benelux subsidiary, Glénat... - 1985: Les Pionniers de l'aventure humaine by François BoucqFrançois BoucqFrançois Boucq , is a French comic book artist. He is most famous for his surreal comics revolving around the main character Jérôme Moucherot.-Biography:...
, CastermanCastermanCasterman is a publisher of Franco-Belgian comics, specializing in comic books and children's literature. The company is based in Tournai, Belgium.Founded in 1780, Casterman was originally a printing company and publishing house... - 1986: Le Bal de la Sueur by Cromwell, Riff Reb's and Ralph, EDS
- 1987: Jacques Gallard 2: Soviet Zig-Zag by Jean-Louis Tripp and Marc Barcelo, Milan
- 1988: Stars d'un jour by Didier Tronchet, DelcourtDelcourt (publisher)Delcourt is a French publishing house that specializes in comics and manga.It was founded in 1986 through the fusion of the magazines Charlie Mensuel and Pilote...
- 1989: Adler 2: Le repaire du Kanata by René Sterne, Le LombardLe LombardLe Lombard or Lombard Editions is a Belgian comic book publisher established in 1946 when the Tintin magazine was launched. In 1986 the company was acquired by Média-Participations.-Titles:Lombard's more famous series include:*Clifton...
1990s
- 1990: Le Ventre du Minotaure by Fred Beltran, Les Humanoïdes AssociésLes Humanoïdes AssociésLes Humanoïdes Associés is a French publishing house specialising in comics and graphic novels. Founded in December 1974 by Mœbius, Jean-Pierre Dionnet, Philippe Druillet and Bernard Farkas in order to publish Métal Hurlant, it quickly expanded to include a variety of science fiction work...
- 1991: Les Lumières de l'Amalou 1: Théo by Claire Wendling, Delcourt
- 1992: La bretelle ne passera pas ! by Jean-Luc Abvien, Rackham
- 1993: Le Bar du vieux Français 1 by Jean-Philippe StassenJean-Philippe StassenJean-Philippe Stassen, born on 14 March 1966 in Liège is a Belgian comics creator best known for Deogratias, A Tale of Rwanda.-Biography:...
and Denis Lapière, DupuisDupuisÉditions Dupuis S.A. is a Belgian publisher of comic books and magazines.Based in Marcinelle near Charleroi, Dupuis was founded in 1922 by Jean Dupuis, and is mostly famous for its comic albums and magazines. It is originally a French language publisher, but publishes many editions both in French... - 1994: Adam Sarlech 3: Le Testament sous la neige by Frédéric Bézian, Les Humanoïdes Associés
- 1995: L'argent roi collective led by Thierry Groensteen, Autrement
- 1996: L'Histoire du conteur électrique by Fred, DargaudDargaudLes Éditions Dargaud is a publisher of Franco-Belgian comics series, headquartered in the 18th arrondissement of Paris. It was founded in 1943 by Georges Dargaud.Initially, Dargaud published novels for women...
- 1997: Il faut le croire pour le voir by Alain Bignon and Jean-Claude ForestJean-Claude ForestJean-Claude Forest was a writer and illustrator of comics and the creator of character Barbarella.-Biography:...
, Dargaud - 1998: Un Ver dans le fruit by Pascal Rabaté, Vents d'Ouest
- 1999: Azrayen 1 by Lax and Frank Giroud, Dupuis
2000s
- 2000: Understanding Comics: The Invisible ArtUnderstanding ComicsUnderstanding Comics: The Invisible Art is a 215-page non-fiction comic book, written and drawn by Scott McCloud and originally published in 1993. It explores the definition of comics, the historical development of the medium, its fundamental vocabulary, and various ways in which these elements...
(L'Art Invisible) by Scott McCloudScott McCloudScott McCloud is an American cartoonist and theorist on comics as a distinct literary and artistic medium...
, Vertige Graphic - 2001: From HellFrom HellFrom Hell is a comic book series by writer Alan Moore and artist Eddie Campbell, originally published from 1991 to 1996, speculating upon the identity and motives of Jack the Ripper. The title is taken from the first words of the "From Hell" letter, which some authorities believe was an authentic...
by Alan MooreAlan MooreAlan Oswald Moore is an English writer primarily known for his work in comic books, a medium where he has produced a number of critically acclaimed and popular series, including Watchmen, V for Vendetta, and From Hell...
and Eddie CampbellEddie CampbellEddie Campbell is a Scottish comics artist and cartoonist who now lives in Australia. Probably best known as the illustrator and publisher of From Hell , Campbell is also the creator of the semi-autobiographical Alec stories collected in Alec: The Years Have Pants, and Bacchus , a wry adventure...
, Delcourt- Le capitaine écarlate by David B. and GuibertGuibertGuibert is a name and surname, and may refer to:*Andres Guibert, NBA player*Guibert of Nogent, Benedictine author and theologian*Guibert of Tournai, Franciscan theologian*Saint Guibert, founder of the Abbey of Gembloux...
, Dupuis - DéogratiasDeogratiasDeogratias: A Tale of Rwanda is a graphic novel written and drawn by Jean-Philippe Stassen, published by First Second Books.-Publication history:The book was published in French in 2000 by Dupuis and has appeared in a number of different translations...
by Jean-Philippe Stassen, Dupuis - Gemma Bovary by Posy SimmondsPosy SimmondsRosemary Elizabeth "Posy" Simmonds MBE is a British newspaper cartoonist and writer and illustrator of children's books. She is best known for her long association with The Guardian, for which she has drawn the cartoons Gemma Bovery and Tamara Drewe , both later published as books...
, Denoël Graphic - Pleine Lune by Chabouté, Vents d'ouest
- Le capitaine écarlate by David B. and Guibert
- 2002: Stuck Rubber BabyStuck Rubber BabyStuck Rubber Baby is a graphic novel written and illustrated by Howard Cruse, first published in 1995. Set mostly in the 1960s in the Southern United States, in the midst of the Black Civil Rights movement, it deals with homosexuality and racism....
(Un monde de différence) by Howard CruseHoward CruseHoward Cruse is an American alternative cartoonist known for the exploration of gay themes in his comics.Cruse was raised in Springville, Alabama, the son of a preacher and a homemaker. His earliest published cartoons were in The Baptist Student when he was in high school. His work later appeared...
, Vertige Graphic- Le cri du peuple: Les canons de 18 mars by Jacques TardiJacques TardiJacques Tardi is a French comics artist, born 30 August 1946 in Valence, Drôme. He is often credited solely as Tardi.-Biography:After graduating from the École nationale des Beaux-Arts de Lyon and the École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs in Paris, he started writing comics in 1969, at the...
and Jean VautrinJean VautrinJean Vautrin, Jean Vautrin, (John Herman) Jean Vautrin, (John Herman) (born May 17, 1933 Pagny-sur-Moselle is a French writer, filmmaker, and screenwriter.-Life:After studying literature at Auxerre, he took first place in the Id'HEC competition. He studied French literature at the University of...
, Casterman - Le dessin by Marc-Antoine Mathieu, Delcourt
- Hicksville by Dylan Horrocks, L'associationL'AssociationL'Association is a French publishing house which publishes comic books. It was founded in May 1990 by Jean-Christophe Menu, Lewis Trondheim, David B., Mattt Konture, Patrice Killoffer, Stanislas, and Mokeït, who left soon thereafter...
- Rural! by Etienne Davodeau, Delcourt
- Le cri du peuple: Les canons de 18 mars by Jacques Tardi
- 2003: Jimmy Corrigan by Chris WareChris WareFranklin Christenson Ware , is an American comic book artist and cartoonist, widely known for his Acme Novelty Library series and the graphic novel Jimmy Corrigan, the Smartest Kid on Earth. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, he resides in the Chicago area, Illinois...
, Delcourt- Le chat du rabbin part 1 and 2 by Joann SfarJoann SfarJoann Sfar is a French comics artist, comic book creator and film director.-Life and career:Sfar was born in Nice. He is considered one of the most important artists of the new wave of Franco-Belgian comics. Many of his comics were published by L'Association which was founded in 1990 by...
, Dargaud - Petit polio part 3 by Farid Boudjellal, SoleilSoleil ProductionsSoleil Productions is a French publisher of both original and imported comic books.-Partnerships and collaborations:In 2004, Soleil and Delcourt created a joint venture called "DelSol", a partnership distribution society for France, Belgium and other Francophone countries.In 2008, Marvel Comics is...
- Quartier lointain part 1 by Jirô TaniguchiJiro Taniguchiis a Japanese manga artist.- Biography:He began to work as assistant of the late manga artist Kyota Ishikawa. He made his manga debut in 1970 with Kareta Heya , published in the magazine Young Comic....
, Casterman - Quelques mois à l'Amélie by Jean-Claude Denis, Dupuis
- Le chat du rabbin part 1 and 2 by Joann Sfar
- 2004: La Grippe coloniale 1: le retour d'Ulysse by Serge Huo-Chao-SiSerge Huo-Chao-SiSerge Huo-Chao-Si is a contemporary artist and comic book creator.-Early life:Serge Huo-Chao-Si studied in Saint-Denis, Réunion and in Lille, and graduated in mechanical engineering from high school on his native island....
and Appollo, Vents d'Ouest - Special 20th Anniversary Award: Le Bar du vieux Français by Jean-Philippe Stassen and Denis Lapière, Dupuis
- 2005: BlanketsBlankets (graphic novel)Blankets is an autobiographical graphic novel by Craig Thompson, published in 2003 by Top Shelf Productions. As a coming-of-age autobiography, the book tells the story of Thompson's childhood in an Evangelical Christian family, his first love, and his early adulthood...
(Manteau de neige) by Craig ThompsonCraig ThompsonCraig Matthew Thompson is a graphic novelist best known for his books Good-Bye, Chunky Rice , Blankets , Carnet de Voyage and Habibi . Thompson has received four Harvey Awards, two Eisner Awards, and two Ignatz Awards...
, Casterman - 2006: Les mauvaises gens by Etienne Davodeau, Delcourt
- 2007: Les petits ruisseaux by Pascal Rabaté, Futuropolis
- 2008: Seules contre tous by Miriam Katin, Le Seuil
- 2009: Tamara DreweTamara DreweTamara Drewe is a weekly comic strip serial by Posy Simmonds published in The Guardian's Review section. The strip is based upon a modern reworking of Thomas Hardy's nineteenth century novel Far from the Madding Crowd....
by Posy SimmondsPosy SimmondsRosemary Elizabeth "Posy" Simmonds MBE is a British newspaper cartoonist and writer and illustrator of children's books. She is best known for her long association with The Guardian, for which she has drawn the cartoons Gemma Bovery and Tamara Drewe , both later published as books...
, Denoël Graphic
2010s
- 2010: Dieu en personne by Marc-Antoine Mathieu, DelcourtDelcourt-People:* Frédéric Delcourt, French backstroke swimmer* Marie Delcourt, Belgian philologist* Tom Delcourt, English Legend-Companies:* Delcourt , French publishing house, specializes in comics and manga....
- 2011: Asterios PolypAsterios Polyp-Sources:*Shaw, Dash. "TCJ 300 Conversations: David Mazzucchelli & Dash Shaw". The Comics Journal #300. Fantagraphics Books, December 2009. part -External links:* in New York Magazine* in The New York Times...
by David MazzucchelliDavid MazzucchelliDavid Mazzucchelli is an American comic book artist and writer. His latest work is the award-winning graphic novel, Asterios Polyp.-Career:...
, CastermanCastermanCasterman is a publisher of Franco-Belgian comics, specializing in comic books and children's literature. The company is based in Tournai, Belgium.Founded in 1780, Casterman was originally a printing company and publishing house...
Source
- Official website , last accessed 19 March 2009