Babel, Tome 2

Babel #2

by David B.

Des ouvrages de 32 pages, en deux couleurs ou en noir et blanc, édités simultanément en quatre ou cinq langues et pays différents. Des fascicules d'auteur, de petits albums chargés de contenu, d'envie, de projets. Un support simple où les auteurs peuvent finalement se consacrer à des projets de création libérés des contraintes habituelles. Une collection qui permet de « proposer » un auteur, mais qui surtout, propose à l'auteur de s'essayer et d'expérimenter.

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels

32 pages

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

Pierre-François Beauchard, who uses the pen name David B., was one of the initiators of the French alternative editorial house L'Association, and is now well-known among the French comics audience. After his Applied Arts studies, David B. had his first publications in magazines such as Chic, Circus, Okapi and A Suivre. Among his early creations are 'Le Timbre Maudit', a story published in Okapi, and 'the mini-series 'Zèbre' in Chic. As a scenarist, he cooperated with Olivier Legan on 'Pas de Samba pour Capitaine Tonnerre', an album published by Glénat in 1985.

After he co-founded L'Association in 1990, he began using the pseudonym David B. and specialized in short black-and-white stories, detailing nightmarish dreams, collected in the album 'Le Cheval Blême' in 1992. As powerful as his dream imagery is in itself, it is amplified by his masterful use of black and white drawings. In the Association's magazine Lapin, he published series like 'Le Prophète Voilé', 'Le Jardin Armé' and 'Le Voyage de l'Est'. From 1996, Beauchard has concentrated on the autobiographical series 'L'Ascension du Haut-Mal', which earned him the highest praise from comics critics.

In addition to his work for L'Association, David B. cooperated with the publishing house Cornélius, where he published the quarterly comic book Le Nain Jaune from 1993 to 1994, as well as 'Les Quatre Savants' from 1996 to 1998. He was also present in the reviews Fusée and Le Cheval sans Tête (with 'Les Incidents de la Nuit'). Also present at Dargaud, he made 'Le Tengû Carré', an allegory of Japanese legends, and the scenarios of 'La Révolte d'Hop Frog' and 'Les Ogres', which were illustrated by Christophe Blain. For the publisher's collection Poisson Pilote, he made 'Urani - la Ville des Mauvais Rêves' (script by Joann Sfar) and 'Les Chercheurs de Trésor'.

After May 2000 David B's work would reach a wider public when his artwork was featured in the collection Aire Libre by the popular publisher Dupuis. After 'Le Capitaine Écarlate' (with artwork by Emmanuel Guibert) in 2000, David wrote and drew the album 'La Lecture des Ruines' in 2001. David B has also been active as an illustrator for Le Seuil, Automne 67, Albin Michel and Coconino Press.

Reviews

[Drew Canole · Rating 4 out of 5]

I still can't believe I'm the idiot that stopped reading Epileptic after a few minutes. David B. has quickly become another author whom I would read anything by. His artwork is so fantastic - I especially like the coloring he does in Babel. The extra large format, and thick paper really make this an art piece.

David B. explores the history of warfare and continues the story of his brother's struggle with epilepsy. He presents a fascinating viewpoint of the world, how it works - and how it would ideally work.

Why does Volume 3 seem to not exist :'(

[StrictlySequential · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Ignatz Series" #8:
Dust-cover with full->depth<-flaps atop STAPLES

[Leola · Rating 4 out of 5]

marjane satrapi is influenced by david B