A unique book for all art and Far West lovers 

Plunge into the heart of the Wild West with Achdé, one of the most acclaimed comic strip authors of his generation. For over 30 years, he has enchanted us with his works that alternate humor, adventure and tenderness. You probably know him as the illustrator of the famous adventures of Lucky Luke, a legendary character he continues to bring to life with talent and respect, under the benevolent eye of Morris, his original creator.

Achdé doesn’t stop there. In addition to the albums that make us laugh and dream, he cultivates a veritable artistic secret garden, which he reveals for the first time in this unique book. Passionate about the American West since childhood, he explores this fascinating universe through his sketches, drawings and paintings, in a diversity of styles that never ceases to amaze. Toujours plus à l’Ouest is an invitation to discover another side of Achdé, that of a complete and inspired artist. Let yourself be carried away by his illustrations, in which Indians, cowboys, wildlife and wide-open spaces come to life under his precise, vivid brushstrokes. Each page transports you to the vast plains, the dusty saloons and breathtaking landscapes of the American West.

Swap your smartphone for a Stetson and let him take you out onto the Great Plains – you won’t regret it!

ACHDÉ

Of Moroccan origin, Achdé began his comic strip career at a very early age, creating and publishing a small comic strip newspaper for his school friends. Prior to his career as a cartoonist, he studied medicine. But in 1985, wanting to fulfil his dream, he gave up this career to devote himself to drawing.

He worked for various newspapers and magazines, including Nimescope, À suivre, Jet, Calades, Midi Libre, Hot Bike and Ressources, and self-published his first comic, Destins croisés, in 1988.

In 2001, after the death of Morris, the famous illustrator of Lucky Luke, Achdé became the official illustrator of the series himself, while retaining his mentor’s graphic identity. A childhood dream finally come true!