Jacques Ferrandez

About The Author

Jacques Ferrandez was born in Algeria in 1955. In 1987, he began his Notebooks from the Orient, a series of panoramic portraits depicting the history of the French presence in Algeria, for which he was awarded the Historia Prix Spécial. An indisputable expert on the Algerian question, he adapted Camus’s novel The Stranger as well as his new interpretation of The First Man. His books have been the subject of many exhibitions in France and Algeria.

Books by Jacques Ferrandez

The First Man

The Graphic Novel

By Albert Camus
Adapted by Jacques Ferrandez / Translated by Ryan Bloom
A visually arresting adaptation of Albert Camus’s masterful biographical novel that offers a new graphic interpretation for the next generation of readers.
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The Stranger

The Graphic Novel

By Albert Camus
Illustrated by Jacques Ferrandez / Translated by Sandra Smith
A visually stunning adaptation of Albert Camus’ masterpiece that offers an exciting new graphic interpretation while retaining the book’s unique atmosphere.
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