Moebius
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| Birthname | Giraud, Moebius Jean Henri Gaston | ||
| born on | 8 May 1938 at 10:45 (= 10:45 AM ) | ||
| Place | Nogent sur Marne, France, 48n50, 2e29 | ||
| Timezone | GDT h1e (is daylight saving time) | ||
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| Astrology data |   17°09'   06°30 Asc. 05°07'
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Biography
French artist, a cartoonist and illustrator widely acknowledged as being one of the major modern day influences in the visual arts field. He attended the School of Applied Arts and in 1954, wrote and drew his first western strip "Frank & Jeremie," thereby launching a career as a prominent western illustrator.
After being discharged from the army in 1960, Giraud worked as assistant to the famous Belgian artist Joseph Gillain ("Jije") on his Jerry Spring western series, and later as an illustrator for a series of encyclopedia-like books for Hachette. It is at that time that Giraud created the signature of "Moebius" which he used to sign dark humored comic strips in the satirical magazine Hara-Kiri.
In 1963, Giraud met writer Jean-Michel Charlier and, together they created the character of Lieutenant Blueberry for the weekly magazine Pilote. Eventually, this became one of the most celebrated western epics in the world of comics. The Blueberry saga now contains 24 books, and two spin-off series (12 volumes). In the late 1960s, he began illustrating a line of French science-fiction books and magazines. Eventually, this led to the "return" of Moebius as a full-fledged comics artist. In 1975, Giraud co-founded the magazine Métal Hurlant.
Moebius' impact on the worlds of comic art and science-fiction has been enormous. His influence spread to America with the creation of the magazine Heavy Metal, 1977, which translated and reprinted his stories and later issued three books devoted to his works. In the 1980s, a new American collection of his comics work were published, mostly through the Marvel Comics Group. More recently, Dark Horse Comics, Caliber Press and Mojo Press began reprinting his works in yet one more series of new editions. His latest graphic novels, "The Man from the Ciguri," a sequel to "The Airtight Garage," and "The Madwoman of the Sacred-Heart" (written by Jodorowsky), were released in 1996 by Dark Horse Comics. A collection of erotic illustrations, "Angel Claw," was released by NBM.
Giraud is also regarded as one of Europe's top commercial artists. His works comprise numerous book and magazine covers, as well as many advertising campaigns. His original artwork has been exhibited in France, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Italy, Mexico and the United States. In 1985, he was decorated with the "Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres" (the highest French decoration for cultural and artistic achievements). A postage stamp honoring him and bearing one of his designs was issued by the French government in 1988.
Giraud married on 10/07/1967 and divorced on 12/05/1994. He made a second marriage on 5/13/1995.
Events
- Work : New Career 1954 (Drew first cartoon strip)
- Social : Left group 1960 (Discharged from the army)
- Work : Begin Major Project 1963 (Start of cartoon character, Lieutenant Blueberry)
- Work : Start Business 1975 (Co-started a magazine)
- Work : Prize 1985 (Awarded the 'Chevalier des Arts et des lettres')
- Work : Gain social status 1988 (Stamp commemorated of him)
- Relationship : Marriage 7 October 1967 (First marriage, 27 years)
- Relationship : Divorce dates 5 December 1994 (From first wife)
- Relationship : Marriage 13 May 1995 (Second marriage)
Source Notes
Petitallot quotes B.C., Cadran No. 31, 6/1996
Categories
- Vocation : Art : Cartoonist (Noted, syndicated)
- Vocation : Art : Commercial artist (Illustrator and commercial art work)
- Notable : Awards : Vocational award (Prestigious award)
- Vocation : Writers : Sci-Fi/ Fantasy/ Horror (Graphic novels)
- Vocation : Art : Fine art artist (Exhibited)
- Family : Relationship : Number of Marriages (Two)
- Family : Relationship : Marriage more than 15 Yrs (First marriage 27 years)
- Vocation : Writers : Humor (The Blueberry collection)
