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Created by French cartoonist Riad Sattouf in 2014, this autobiographical graphic novel series chronicles the author's childhood in the Middle East.
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Is The Arab of the Future autobiographical?
Yes, The Arab of the Future is an autobiographical graphic novel series by French-Syrian cartoonist Riad Sattouf chronicling his childhood. The narrative is drawn from Sattouf's own experiences growing up with a Syrian father and French mother.
What countries does The Arab of the Future take place in?
The series moves between France, Libya under Muammar Gaddafi, and Syria under Hafez al-Assad, reflecting Sattouf's family's relocations during his childhood in the late 1970s and 1980s. Each setting highlights stark cultural and political contrasts through a child's eyes.
How many volumes of The Arab of the Future are there?
The Arab of the Future spans five volumes, with the first published in 2014 by Éditions Allary in France. The series concluded with the fifth volume, covering Sattouf's life through his early teenage years.
Who is Riad Sattouf?
Riad Sattouf is a French cartoonist and filmmaker of Syrian and French descent, born in 1978 in Paris. Before The Arab of the Future, he was known in France for his comic series The Life of Jesus and his award-winning feature film The French Kissers (Les Beaux Gosses).
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