Jean-Marc Rochette
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Jean-Marc Rochette is a French painter, illustrator and comics creator.
He is best known and recognized for the comic book series Edmond le Cochon and Le Transperceneige, as well as for his illustrations of the literary classic Candide ou l'optimisme
by Voltaire
, and Homer's
Odyssey
.
) Le Transperceneige , initially with Jacques Lob
and later with Benjamin Legrand.
Le Transperceneige received the Angoulême Religious Award
in 1985, which was the award's first year. Other comic stories include Claudius Vigne, Napoléon et Bonaparte (Angoulême Humour Award
in 2001), Nemo le capitaine vengeur with Jean-Pierre Hugot, L'or et l'esprit with Benjamin Legrand, Cour Royale with Martin Veyron (Nomination for the Angoulême Audience Award
in 2006), and the trilogy Louis et Dico: Panique à Londres/Scandale à New York/Triomphe à Hollywood with René Pétillon
.
Besides creating and illustrating comic stories, he also illustrated several children's books and well-known fairy tales, for example Coyote mauve, which was also translated in English (Purple Coyote), Pinocchio, Le petit poucet
(the French version of Tom Thumb
) and Le chat botté (Puss 'n' Boots). He gained further reputation for his watercolor illustrations of the literature classics Candide
by Voltaire
and Homer's
Odyssey
. As a painter, his works include watercolor as well as oil paintings, and figurative as well as abstract interpretations of themes.
He is best known and recognized for the comic book series Edmond le Cochon and Le Transperceneige, as well as for his illustrations of the literary classic Candide ou l'optimisme
Candide
Candide, ou l'Optimisme is a French satire first published in 1759 by Voltaire, a philosopher of the Age of Enlightenment. The novella has been widely translated, with English versions titled Candide: or, All for the Best ; Candide: or, The Optimist ; and Candide: or, Optimism...
by Voltaire
Voltaire
François-Marie Arouet , better known by the pen name Voltaire , was a French Enlightenment writer, historian and philosopher famous for his wit and for his advocacy of civil liberties, including freedom of religion, free trade and separation of church and state...
, and Homer's
Homer
In the Western classical tradition Homer , is the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, and is revered as the greatest ancient Greek epic poet. These epics lie at the beginning of the Western canon of literature, and have had an enormous influence on the history of literature.When he lived is...
Odyssey
Odyssey
The Odyssey is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer. It is, in part, a sequel to the Iliad, the other work ascribed to Homer. The poem is fundamental to the modern Western canon, and is the second—the Iliad being the first—extant work of Western literature...
.
Biography
Jean-Marc Rochette became known as a comic creator and illustrator with the story of Edmond le Cochon, with Martin Veyron, and (in succession of AlexisAlexis (comics)
Alexis was the pseudonym of Dominique Vallet, a French comics artist, best known for his work on the series Al Crane and Superdupont.-Biography:...
) Le Transperceneige , initially with Jacques Lob
Jacques Lob
Jacques Lob was a French comic book creator, known for several Franco-Belgian comics creations, but most famously Superdupont.-Biography:...
and later with Benjamin Legrand.
Le Transperceneige received the Angoulême Religious Award
Angoulême International Comics Festival Religious award
A variety of religious awards has been presented to comics at the Angoulême International Comics Festival between 1985 and 2003.-1980s:* 1985: Christian testimony award: Le transperceneige by Rochette and Jacques Lob, Casterman...
in 1985, which was the award's first year. Other comic stories include Claudius Vigne, Napoléon et Bonaparte (Angoulême Humour Award
Angoulême International Comics Festival Humour award
The Humour award was presented to a comic at the Angoulême International Comics Festival from 1989 until 2001.-1990s:* 1990: Raoul Fulgurex: Le secret du mystère by Tronchet and Gelli* 1991: Le pauvre chevalier by F'Murr...
in 2001), Nemo le capitaine vengeur with Jean-Pierre Hugot, L'or et l'esprit with Benjamin Legrand, Cour Royale with Martin Veyron (Nomination for the Angoulême Audience Award
Angoulême International Comics Festival Prize Awarded by the Audience
This Prize Awarded by the Audience is awarded to comics authors at the Angoulême International Comics Festival since 1989.The prize was known as Alph-Art du public from 1989-2003, the Prix du public from 2004-2006, and since 2007 the Essentiel FNAC-SNCF, since it is sponsored by the retailer Fnac...
in 2006), and the trilogy Louis et Dico: Panique à Londres/Scandale à New York/Triomphe à Hollywood with René Pétillon
René Pétillon
René Pétillon is a French satirical and political cartoonist.Pétillon joined Pilote in 1972.Since 1993, he has published cartoons in the Canard Enchaîné and he signs them as Pétillon....
.
Besides creating and illustrating comic stories, he also illustrated several children's books and well-known fairy tales, for example Coyote mauve, which was also translated in English (Purple Coyote), Pinocchio, Le petit poucet
Hop o' My Thumb
"Hop-o'-My-Thumb", also known as "Little Thumbling" , is a literary fairy tale by Charles Perrault . At the age of 67, Perrault decided to dedicate himself to his children and published Tales and Stories of the Past with Morals , with the subtitle: Tales of Mother Goose...
(the French version of Tom Thumb
Tom Thumb
Tom Thumb is a character of English folklore. The History of Tom Thumb was published in 1621, and has the distinction of being the first fairy tale printed in English. Tom is no bigger than his father's thumb, and his adventures include being swallowed by a cow, tangling with giants, and becoming a...
) and Le chat botté (Puss 'n' Boots). He gained further reputation for his watercolor illustrations of the literature classics Candide
Candide
Candide, ou l'Optimisme is a French satire first published in 1759 by Voltaire, a philosopher of the Age of Enlightenment. The novella has been widely translated, with English versions titled Candide: or, All for the Best ; Candide: or, The Optimist ; and Candide: or, Optimism...
by Voltaire
Voltaire
François-Marie Arouet , better known by the pen name Voltaire , was a French Enlightenment writer, historian and philosopher famous for his wit and for his advocacy of civil liberties, including freedom of religion, free trade and separation of church and state...
and Homer's
Homer
In the Western classical tradition Homer , is the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, and is revered as the greatest ancient Greek epic poet. These epics lie at the beginning of the Western canon of literature, and have had an enormous influence on the history of literature.When he lived is...
Odyssey
Odyssey
The Odyssey is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer. It is, in part, a sequel to the Iliad, the other work ascribed to Homer. The poem is fundamental to the modern Western canon, and is the second—the Iliad being the first—extant work of Western literature...
. As a painter, his works include watercolor as well as oil paintings, and figurative as well as abstract interpretations of themes.
Comics
- Edmond le cochon (1980 - 1993 with Martin Veyron)
- No. 1: Edmond le cochon, Editions du Fromage 1980, ISBN 9782902503391
- No. 2: Edmond le cochon va en afrique (1981), Albin Michel - l'Echo des Savanes 1983, ISBN 9782226014757
- No. 3: Le continent mystérieux (1983), Albin Michel 1996, ISBN 9782226087577
- No. 4: Le mystère continental, Albin Michel 1993, ISBN 9782226061898
- Les dépoteurs de chrysanthèmes (drawing and story), Futuropolis 1980, ISBN 978-2737654060
- Le transperceneige (1984–2000)
- No. 1: L'Échappe (drawing) with Jacques Lob (story), Casterman 1984, ISBN 9782203334182
- No. 2: L'Arpenteur (drawing) with Benjamin Legrand (story), Casterman 1999, ISBN 9782203334793
- No. 3: La Traversée (drawing) with Benjamin Legrand (story), Casterman 2000, ISBN 978-2203334892
- A tes souhaits (drawing) with T. Topin (story), Futuropolis 1985, ISBN 2737654548
- Claudius Vigne touche le fond (drawing and story), Casterman 1985, ISBN 978-2203335233
- Requiem blanc (drawing) with Benjamin Legrand (story), Casterman 1987, ISBN 2203334363, ISBN 9782203334366
- Nemo, le capitaine vengeur (drawing) with Jean-Pierre Hugot (storyboard), featuring Jules Verne's fictional character Captain NemoCaptain NemoCaptain Nemo, also known as Prince Dakkar, is a fictional character featured in Jules Verne's novels Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and The Mysterious Island ....
, Bayard 1988, ISBN 978-2700940534 - L'Or & l'esprit 1, Le Tribut (drawing) with Benjamin Legrand (story), Casterman 1995, ISBN 978-2203388888
- Napoléon et Bonaparte (story and drawing), Casterman 2000, ISBN 978-2203388888
- Louis et Dico - à la conquete du monde (2003 - 2006 with René Pétillon)
- Panique à Londres (drawing), Albin Michel 2003, ISBN 9782226138231
- Scandale à New York (drawing), Albin Michel 2004, ISBN 978-2226152503
- Triomphe à Hollywood (drawing), Albin Michel 2006, ISBN 978-2226175502
- Cour royale (drawing) with Martin Veyron (story), Albin Michel 2005, ISBN 978-2226166692
- TooLoose, with Martin Veyron, Blutch, Baru, Jean-Bernard Pouy, Casterman 2007, ISBN 978-2-203-00460-3
Children's books
- Coyote mauve with Jean-Luc Cornette, L'école des loisirs 1997, ISBN 9782211044684
- in English: Purple Coyote, Random House Children's Books 1999, ISBN 9780385326643
- Pizza quatre saisons with Jean-Luc Cornette, L'école des Loisirs 1997, ISBN 9782211043267
- C'est difficile à dire with Jean-Luc Cornette, Seuil 1998, ISBN 2020348810
- Le joli petit cafard with Jean-Luc Cornette, Le Seuil 1998, ISBN 9782020323482
- Pinocchio, French translation of the Italian novel for children by Carlo CollodiCarlo CollodiCarlo Lorenzini , better known by the pen name Carlo Collodi, was an Italian children's writer known for the world-renowned fairy tale novel, The Adventures of Pinocchio.-Biography:...
, Casterman 2000, ISBN 9782203142824 - Le petit poucetHop o' My Thumb"Hop-o'-My-Thumb", also known as "Little Thumbling" , is a literary fairy tale by Charles Perrault . At the age of 67, Perrault decided to dedicate himself to his children and published Tales and Stories of the Past with Morals , with the subtitle: Tales of Mother Goose...
by Charles PerraultCharles PerraultCharles Perrault was a French author who laid the foundations for a new literary genre, the fairy tale, with his works derived from pre-existing folk tales. The best known include Le Petit Chaperon rouge , Cendrillon , Le Chat Botté and La Barbe bleue...
, French fairy tale paralleling the story of Tom ThumbTom ThumbTom Thumb is a character of English folklore. The History of Tom Thumb was published in 1621, and has the distinction of being the first fairy tale printed in English. Tom is no bigger than his father's thumb, and his adventures include being swallowed by a cow, tangling with giants, and becoming a...
, Casterman 2001, ISBN 9782203142954- in Spanish: Pulgarcito, Blume 2005, ISBN 978-8498010350
- Le chat botté (Puss 'n' Boots), French version of the European fairy tale by Charles PerraultCharles PerraultCharles Perrault was a French author who laid the foundations for a new literary genre, the fairy tale, with his works derived from pre-existing folk tales. The best known include Le Petit Chaperon rouge , Cendrillon , Le Chat Botté and La Barbe bleue...
, Casterman 2002, ISBN 9782203565142- in Spanish: El gato con botas, Blume 2005, ISBN 978-8498010312
- La fille du pirate with Béatrice Bottet, Bayard Jeunesse 2004, ISBN 978-2747013208
Classics
- Candide ou l'optimismeCandideCandide, ou l'Optimisme is a French satire first published in 1759 by Voltaire, a philosopher of the Age of Enlightenment. The novella has been widely translated, with English versions titled Candide: or, All for the Best ; Candide: or, The Optimist ; and Candide: or, Optimism...
by French writer and philosopher VoltaireVoltaireFrançois-Marie Arouet , better known by the pen name Voltaire , was a French Enlightenment writer, historian and philosopher famous for his wit and for his advocacy of civil liberties, including freedom of religion, free trade and separation of church and state...
, Albin Michel 2002, ISBN 9782226129352 - L'Odyssée (Odyssey)OdysseyThe Odyssey is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer. It is, in part, a sequel to the Iliad, the other work ascribed to Homer. The poem is fundamental to the modern Western canon, and is the second—the Iliad being the first—extant work of Western literature...
, French translation by Mario Meunier of the Greek epic poem attributed to HomerHomerIn the Western classical tradition Homer , is the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, and is revered as the greatest ancient Greek epic poet. These epics lie at the beginning of the Western canon of literature, and have had an enormous influence on the history of literature.When he lived is...
, Albin Michel 2006, ISBN 9782226152107
Awards
- 1985: Religious AwardAngoulême International Comics FestivalThe 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...
at the Angoulême International Comics FestivalAngoulême International Comics FestivalThe 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...
, for Le Transperceneige, avec Jacques LobJacques LobJacques Lob was a French comic book creator, known for several Franco-Belgian comics creations, but most famously Superdupont.-Biography:... - 2001: Humour AwardAngoulême International Comics Festival Humour awardThe Humour award was presented to a comic at the Angoulême International Comics Festival from 1989 until 2001.-1990s:* 1990: Raoul Fulgurex: Le secret du mystère by Tronchet and Gelli* 1991: Le pauvre chevalier by F'Murr...
at the Angoulême International Comics FestivalAngoulême International Comics FestivalThe 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...
, for Napoléon et Bonaparte - 2006: nomination for the Audience AwardAngoulême International Comics Festival Prize Awarded by the AudienceThis Prize Awarded by the Audience is awarded to comics authors at the Angoulême International Comics Festival since 1989.The prize was known as Alph-Art du public from 1989-2003, the Prix du public from 2004-2006, and since 2007 the Essentiel FNAC-SNCF, since it is sponsored by the retailer Fnac...
at the Angoulême International Comics FestivalAngoulême International Comics FestivalThe 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...
, for Cour Royale, avec Martin Veyron
External links
- Original sketches by Jean-Marc Rochette for Transperceneige, presented by editor Casterman