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French-Syrian cartoonist and film director Riad Sattouf is known for his candid, emotionally resonant graphic novels. AFP
French-Syrian cartoonist and film director Riad Sattouf is known for his candid, emotionally resonant graphic novels. AFP
Why cartoonist Riad Sattouf believes graphic novels are superior to books: 'A powerful form of expression'
The Syrian-French cartoonist says becoming a graphic novelist has allowed him to better understand the world – and himself
Malcolm Forbes
04 April, 2021