Joann Sfar, the best new talent in the Belgian-French tradition of comics, drew for Sofia.

Dedication with four main drawings and an autograph, for Sofia, by the artist Joann Sfar. The document, entirely original, is on the second page of the comic strip "Petit Vampire et la maison qui avait l´air normale." In French. 21.5 cm x 29 cm. Paris, 2010. Excellent condition.

Joann Sfar (born in 1971) graduated from the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris. A screenwriter, writer, and musician, he became known primarily as a comic book artist and, more recently, as an award-winning director of two films: one about the French music legend Serge Gainsbourg and an animated film called "Le Chat Du Rabbin".

Admired as a short story writer, Joann Sfar has a very unique style, improvising a lot without worrying about drawing "beautifully." Instinctive, he moves from one project to another without an agenda. He is also not afraid to give his opinion on various subjects: machismo and femininity, God, art, politics, history, philosophy, literature, cinema, music, etc.

Erudite and curious about all cultures and ideas, Joann Sfar produced an abundant body of work (more than 150 creations) in just ten years that reached a wide audience, beyond just comic book fans. Frequently sought after for interviews in the press and on television, he also received numerous important awards.

Why is this document rare?

I discovered Joann Sfar through a documentary. Seduced by the simple personality and immense talent of this young French illustrator, I decided to contact his press office in Paris, who very kindly agreed to send me this comic strip "personalized" by the artist.

The Little Vampire is a children's book of German origin translated into Portuguese and well-known in Brazil. Many children learned to read with these stories, including Sofia's mother, Patricia. It was therefore a lovely coincidence that Joann Sfar decided to send Sofia her version – a comic book – of this character!

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