Philippe Adamov Explained

Philippe Adamov
Birth Date:	27 June 1956
Birth Place:	London^[1]
Nationality:	French
Occupation:	Cartoonist

Philippe Adamov (27 June 1956 – 3 February 2020) was a French cartoonist.^[2]

Biography

Adamov took up cartooning upon his discovery of the works of Harold Foster and Jijé. After a few months at École Estienne, he worked as a decorator at René Laloux Studios. In 1978, he began drawing, starting with covers of television series Ulysses 31.^[3] He began publishing comics in the magazine Okapi in 1983.

The journalist Henri Filippini noticed Adamov's talent and brought him to Glénat Editions. He was now a professional cartoonist. Some of his works from this time include Dayak and L'Impératrice rouge. In 2004, he moved to Éditions Albin Michel and collaborated with novelist Jean-Christophe Grangé to write La Malédiction de Zener.^[4]

Philippe Adamov died on 3 February 2020 at the age of 63.^[5]

Publications

• Le Vent des dieux (1985–1991)
• Les Eaux de Mortelune (1986–2000)
• Dayak (1993–1997)
• L'Impératrice rouge (1999–2003)
• La Malédiction de Zener (2004–2009)
• Dakota (2012–2016)

External links

• Lambiek Comiclopedia article.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Philippe Adamov. lambiek.net. 7 February 2020.
2. Web site: Décès du dessinateur de BD Philippe Adamov à l'âge de 63 ans. 6 February 2020. Le Figaro. French.
3. Web site: Philippe Adamov : décès d’un surdoué… BDZoom.com . 2023-12-12 . fr-FR.
4. Web site: Philippe Adamov . 2023-12-12 . lambiek.net . en.
5. Web site: Le dessinateur de bande dessinée Philippe Adamov est mort à l'âge de 63 ans. 6 February 2020. 20 minutes. French.