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Jean-Jacques Sempé

Jean-Jacques Sempé

AuthorBooks · Second hand1932-2022

Jean-Jacques Sempé, usually known as Sempé, was a French cartoonist. He is known for the series of children's books he created with René Goscinny, Le Petit Nicolas, and also for his poster-like illustrations, usually drawn from a distant or high viewpoint depicting detailed countrysides or cities. For decades, he created covers for The New Yorker.

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Birth
1932
Death
2022
First book
1951
Years writing
71
Jean-Jacques Sempé is world-renowned as the creator of the beloved children's series Le petit Nicolas.
His artistic style is characterized by detailed illustrations that often capture landscapes and cities from a high viewpoint.
Throughout his prolific career, Sempé published around 250 works exploring French humor and everyday life.
Born in Bordeaux in 1932, the author stood out as a master of caricature and visual illustration.
His drawings are famous for their ability to portray the irony and tenderness of life with a unique and elegant stroke.

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