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BIRDS OF THE MASTER – ARTIST’S EDITION<\/h1><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Valerian & Laureline, spatiotemporal\u00a0agents<\/h1>\n<\/div>![](\"http:\/\/caurette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Val\u00e9rian-Les-Oiseaux-du-Ma\u00eetre-Couverture-tirage-du-Luxe-editions-Caurette-605x800.jpg\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Valerian, a legendary comics series!<\/h1><\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Do we really need to present\u00a0Valerian & Laureline<\/strong>? Created at the end of the 60s by two geniuses of the comic genre,\u00a0Pierre Christin\u00a0<\/strong>(writing) and\u00a0Jean-Claude M\u00e9zi\u00e8res\u00a0<\/strong>(art),\u00a0Valerian<\/em>\u00a0is regarded as the epitome of science-fiction sagas. Millions of books were sold, the stories in them fascinating several generations of readers, but the universe of\u00a0Valerian<\/em>\u00a0didn’t stay just on paper: an anime (Japanese cartoon) was made in 2007 and a movie most fortuitously has been released in 2017 with many many thanks to Luc Besson!<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"http:\/\/caurette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/4eme-Couv-Oiseaux-151x300.jpg\")
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<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Some background<\/h1><\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Birds of the Master\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>is the 5th volume of the\u00a0Valerian<\/em>\u00a0series (later to be retitled\u00a0Valerian and Laureline<\/em>\u00a0in 2007, on the 40th birthday of the saga). First published in\u00a0Pilote<\/em>\u00a0in 1973, this volume is a turning point in the saga, with a distinct maturation in the graphics as well as in the narration content.\u00a0Birds of the Master<\/em>\u00a0has a political background, echoing the events of the May 1968 social unrest; as a result of this influence the story is dark and almost frightening, far from the usual publications at the time that were made for “kids”.<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>The Adventure… in the original language, and in Large Format!<\/h1><\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>The goal of Caurette Editions, with its collection\u00a0Retour aux Sources,<\/em>\u00a0is to give readers an opportunity to discover the mysteries behind the inspiration and creation of legendary comic books, such as the magnificent Valerian!<\/h2>\nThanks to the precious help of Jean-Claude M\u00e9zi\u00e8res, Pierre Christin and the diligent efforts of dedicated collectors from all over Europe, we were able to find\u00a0almost 90% of the original pages\u00a0<\/strong>more than 40 years after their creation! These pages were then scanned and digitalized in 1-4 colours by Dargaud Editions (with many thanks to them too!), in order to preserve the full integrity of the details that usually disappear during the printing process: pencil strokes, correction fluid…<\/h2>\nThe pages that we were unable to find were reproduced from black and white films of the printed book then layered on the same paper the artist used at the time. We really want to thank Philippe POIRIER for his incredible work. He took care of the layout, and so many other things, surpassing all expectations, ultimately achieving the wonderful result we have today!<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Exclusive Extras<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>We had the distinct privilege and pleasure to\u00a0interview<\/strong>\u00a0the authors. This rare opportunity has allowed us to add twelve pages describing the historical context of the story and provided many personal anecdotes regarding the creation process!<\/h2>\nWe also integrated amazing original documents (photographs, sketches, and more). Most of them are rare and have never been published before!<\/h2>\nFinally, as the unexpected\u00a0icing on the cake<\/b>,\u00a0<\/span>Jean-Claude M\u00e9zi\u00e8res and Pierre Christin accepted to\u00a0sign this exceptional work\u00a0<\/strong>!!<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"http:\/\/caurette.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/2-pages-interviews-1000-px-800x586.jpg\")
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<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>An exquisite separate print<\/h1><\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>In addition, there is an exceptional separate print within the book:\u00a0a facsimile of a page<\/strong>, 1-4 colours printed (40 x 50 cm) and drawn by Jean-Claude M\u00e9zi\u00e8res.<\/h2>\nThis print is the closest reproduction of the original work, composed of two half-pages taped by the illustrator.<\/h2>\nBut which pages?<\/h2>\nThat’s a surprise..!<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Valerian & Laureline, spatiotemporal\u00a0agents<\/h1>\n<\/div>
Valerian & Laureline, spatiotemporal\u00a0agents<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Valerian, a legendary comics series!<\/h1><\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Do we really need to present\u00a0Valerian & Laureline<\/strong>? Created at the end of the 60s by two geniuses of the comic genre,\u00a0Pierre Christin\u00a0<\/strong>(writing) and\u00a0Jean-Claude M\u00e9zi\u00e8res\u00a0<\/strong>(art),\u00a0Valerian<\/em>\u00a0is regarded as the epitome of science-fiction sagas. Millions of books were sold, the stories in them fascinating several generations of readers, but the universe of\u00a0Valerian<\/em>\u00a0didn’t stay just on paper: an anime (Japanese cartoon) was made in 2007 and a movie most fortuitously has been released in 2017 with many many thanks to Luc Besson!<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Some background<\/h1><\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Birds of the Master\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>is the 5th volume of the\u00a0Valerian<\/em>\u00a0series (later to be retitled\u00a0Valerian and Laureline<\/em>\u00a0in 2007, on the 40th birthday of the saga). First published in\u00a0Pilote<\/em>\u00a0in 1973, this volume is a turning point in the saga, with a distinct maturation in the graphics as well as in the narration content.\u00a0Birds of the Master<\/em>\u00a0has a political background, echoing the events of the May 1968 social unrest; as a result of this influence the story is dark and almost frightening, far from the usual publications at the time that were made for “kids”.<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>The Adventure… in the original language, and in Large Format!<\/h1><\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>The goal of Caurette Editions, with its collection\u00a0Retour aux Sources,<\/em>\u00a0is to give readers an opportunity to discover the mysteries behind the inspiration and creation of legendary comic books, such as the magnificent Valerian!<\/h2>\nThanks to the precious help of Jean-Claude M\u00e9zi\u00e8res, Pierre Christin and the diligent efforts of dedicated collectors from all over Europe, we were able to find\u00a0almost 90% of the original pages\u00a0<\/strong>more than 40 years after their creation! These pages were then scanned and digitalized in 1-4 colours by Dargaud Editions (with many thanks to them too!), in order to preserve the full integrity of the details that usually disappear during the printing process: pencil strokes, correction fluid…<\/h2>\nThe pages that we were unable to find were reproduced from black and white films of the printed book then layered on the same paper the artist used at the time. We really want to thank Philippe POIRIER for his incredible work. He took care of the layout, and so many other things, surpassing all expectations, ultimately achieving the wonderful result we have today!<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Exclusive Extras<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>We had the distinct privilege and pleasure to\u00a0interview<\/strong>\u00a0the authors. This rare opportunity has allowed us to add twelve pages describing the historical context of the story and provided many personal anecdotes regarding the creation process!<\/h2>\nWe also integrated amazing original documents (photographs, sketches, and more). Most of them are rare and have never been published before!<\/h2>\nFinally, as the unexpected\u00a0icing on the cake<\/b>,\u00a0<\/span>Jean-Claude M\u00e9zi\u00e8res and Pierre Christin accepted to\u00a0sign this exceptional work\u00a0<\/strong>!!<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>An exquisite separate print<\/h1><\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>In addition, there is an exceptional separate print within the book:\u00a0a facsimile of a page<\/strong>, 1-4 colours printed (40 x 50 cm) and drawn by Jean-Claude M\u00e9zi\u00e8res.<\/h2>\nThis print is the closest reproduction of the original work, composed of two half-pages taped by the illustrator.<\/h2>\nBut which pages?<\/h2>\nThat’s a surprise..!<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Valerian, a legendary comics series!<\/h1><\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Do we really need to present\u00a0Valerian & Laureline<\/strong>? Created at the end of the 60s by two geniuses of the comic genre,\u00a0Pierre Christin\u00a0<\/strong>(writing) and\u00a0Jean-Claude M\u00e9zi\u00e8res\u00a0<\/strong>(art),\u00a0Valerian<\/em>\u00a0is regarded as the epitome of science-fiction sagas. Millions of books were sold, the stories in them fascinating several generations of readers, but the universe of\u00a0Valerian<\/em>\u00a0didn’t stay just on paper: an anime (Japanese cartoon) was made in 2007 and a movie most fortuitously has been released in 2017 with many many thanks to Luc Besson!<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Some background<\/h1><\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Birds of the Master\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>is the 5th volume of the\u00a0Valerian<\/em>\u00a0series (later to be retitled\u00a0Valerian and Laureline<\/em>\u00a0in 2007, on the 40th birthday of the saga). First published in\u00a0Pilote<\/em>\u00a0in 1973, this volume is a turning point in the saga, with a distinct maturation in the graphics as well as in the narration content.\u00a0Birds of the Master<\/em>\u00a0has a political background, echoing the events of the May 1968 social unrest; as a result of this influence the story is dark and almost frightening, far from the usual publications at the time that were made for “kids”.<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>The Adventure… in the original language, and in Large Format!<\/h1><\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>The goal of Caurette Editions, with its collection\u00a0Retour aux Sources,<\/em>\u00a0is to give readers an opportunity to discover the mysteries behind the inspiration and creation of legendary comic books, such as the magnificent Valerian!<\/h2>\nThanks to the precious help of Jean-Claude M\u00e9zi\u00e8res, Pierre Christin and the diligent efforts of dedicated collectors from all over Europe, we were able to find\u00a0almost 90% of the original pages\u00a0<\/strong>more than 40 years after their creation! These pages were then scanned and digitalized in 1-4 colours by Dargaud Editions (with many thanks to them too!), in order to preserve the full integrity of the details that usually disappear during the printing process: pencil strokes, correction fluid…<\/h2>\nThe pages that we were unable to find were reproduced from black and white films of the printed book then layered on the same paper the artist used at the time. We really want to thank Philippe POIRIER for his incredible work. He took care of the layout, and so many other things, surpassing all expectations, ultimately achieving the wonderful result we have today!<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Exclusive Extras<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>We had the distinct privilege and pleasure to\u00a0interview<\/strong>\u00a0the authors. This rare opportunity has allowed us to add twelve pages describing the historical context of the story and provided many personal anecdotes regarding the creation process!<\/h2>\nWe also integrated amazing original documents (photographs, sketches, and more). Most of them are rare and have never been published before!<\/h2>\nFinally, as the unexpected\u00a0icing on the cake<\/b>,\u00a0<\/span>Jean-Claude M\u00e9zi\u00e8res and Pierre Christin accepted to\u00a0sign this exceptional work\u00a0<\/strong>!!<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>An exquisite separate print<\/h1><\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>In addition, there is an exceptional separate print within the book:\u00a0a facsimile of a page<\/strong>, 1-4 colours printed (40 x 50 cm) and drawn by Jean-Claude M\u00e9zi\u00e8res.<\/h2>\nThis print is the closest reproduction of the original work, composed of two half-pages taped by the illustrator.<\/h2>\nBut which pages?<\/h2>\nThat’s a surprise..!<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/div><\/div>Do we really need to present\u00a0Valerian & Laureline<\/strong>? Created at the end of the 60s by two geniuses of the comic genre,\u00a0Pierre Christin\u00a0<\/strong>(writing) and\u00a0Jean-Claude M\u00e9zi\u00e8res\u00a0<\/strong>(art),\u00a0Valerian<\/em>\u00a0is regarded as the epitome of science-fiction sagas. Millions of books were sold, the stories in them fascinating several generations of readers, but the universe of\u00a0Valerian<\/em>\u00a0didn’t stay just on paper: an anime (Japanese cartoon) was made in 2007 and a movie most fortuitously has been released in 2017 with many many thanks to Luc Besson!<\/h2>\n<\/div>
Do we really need to present\u00a0Valerian & Laureline<\/strong>? Created at the end of the 60s by two geniuses of the comic genre,\u00a0Pierre Christin\u00a0<\/strong>(writing) and\u00a0Jean-Claude M\u00e9zi\u00e8res\u00a0<\/strong>(art),\u00a0Valerian<\/em>\u00a0is regarded as the epitome of science-fiction sagas. Millions of books were sold, the stories in them fascinating several generations of readers, but the universe of\u00a0Valerian<\/em>\u00a0didn’t stay just on paper: an anime (Japanese cartoon) was made in 2007 and a movie most fortuitously has been released in 2017 with many many thanks to Luc Besson!<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Some background<\/h1><\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Birds of the Master\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>is the 5th volume of the\u00a0Valerian<\/em>\u00a0series (later to be retitled\u00a0Valerian and Laureline<\/em>\u00a0in 2007, on the 40th birthday of the saga). First published in\u00a0Pilote<\/em>\u00a0in 1973, this volume is a turning point in the saga, with a distinct maturation in the graphics as well as in the narration content.\u00a0Birds of the Master<\/em>\u00a0has a political background, echoing the events of the May 1968 social unrest; as a result of this influence the story is dark and almost frightening, far from the usual publications at the time that were made for “kids”.<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>The Adventure… in the original language, and in Large Format!<\/h1><\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>The goal of Caurette Editions, with its collection\u00a0Retour aux Sources,<\/em>\u00a0is to give readers an opportunity to discover the mysteries behind the inspiration and creation of legendary comic books, such as the magnificent Valerian!<\/h2>\nThanks to the precious help of Jean-Claude M\u00e9zi\u00e8res, Pierre Christin and the diligent efforts of dedicated collectors from all over Europe, we were able to find\u00a0almost 90% of the original pages\u00a0<\/strong>more than 40 years after their creation! These pages were then scanned and digitalized in 1-4 colours by Dargaud Editions (with many thanks to them too!), in order to preserve the full integrity of the details that usually disappear during the printing process: pencil strokes, correction fluid…<\/h2>\nThe pages that we were unable to find were reproduced from black and white films of the printed book then layered on the same paper the artist used at the time. We really want to thank Philippe POIRIER for his incredible work. He took care of the layout, and so many other things, surpassing all expectations, ultimately achieving the wonderful result we have today!<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Exclusive Extras<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>We had the distinct privilege and pleasure to\u00a0interview<\/strong>\u00a0the authors. This rare opportunity has allowed us to add twelve pages describing the historical context of the story and provided many personal anecdotes regarding the creation process!<\/h2>\nWe also integrated amazing original documents (photographs, sketches, and more). Most of them are rare and have never been published before!<\/h2>\nFinally, as the unexpected\u00a0icing on the cake<\/b>,\u00a0<\/span>Jean-Claude M\u00e9zi\u00e8res and Pierre Christin accepted to\u00a0sign this exceptional work\u00a0<\/strong>!!<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>An exquisite separate print<\/h1><\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>In addition, there is an exceptional separate print within the book:\u00a0a facsimile of a page<\/strong>, 1-4 colours printed (40 x 50 cm) and drawn by Jean-Claude M\u00e9zi\u00e8res.<\/h2>\nThis print is the closest reproduction of the original work, composed of two half-pages taped by the illustrator.<\/h2>\nBut which pages?<\/h2>\nThat’s a surprise..!<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Some background<\/h1><\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Birds of the Master\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>is the 5th volume of the\u00a0Valerian<\/em>\u00a0series (later to be retitled\u00a0Valerian and Laureline<\/em>\u00a0in 2007, on the 40th birthday of the saga). First published in\u00a0Pilote<\/em>\u00a0in 1973, this volume is a turning point in the saga, with a distinct maturation in the graphics as well as in the narration content.\u00a0Birds of the Master<\/em>\u00a0has a political background, echoing the events of the May 1968 social unrest; as a result of this influence the story is dark and almost frightening, far from the usual publications at the time that were made for “kids”.<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>The Adventure… in the original language, and in Large Format!<\/h1><\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>The goal of Caurette Editions, with its collection\u00a0Retour aux Sources,<\/em>\u00a0is to give readers an opportunity to discover the mysteries behind the inspiration and creation of legendary comic books, such as the magnificent Valerian!<\/h2>\nThanks to the precious help of Jean-Claude M\u00e9zi\u00e8res, Pierre Christin and the diligent efforts of dedicated collectors from all over Europe, we were able to find\u00a0almost 90% of the original pages\u00a0<\/strong>more than 40 years after their creation! These pages were then scanned and digitalized in 1-4 colours by Dargaud Editions (with many thanks to them too!), in order to preserve the full integrity of the details that usually disappear during the printing process: pencil strokes, correction fluid…<\/h2>\nThe pages that we were unable to find were reproduced from black and white films of the printed book then layered on the same paper the artist used at the time. We really want to thank Philippe POIRIER for his incredible work. He took care of the layout, and so many other things, surpassing all expectations, ultimately achieving the wonderful result we have today!<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Exclusive Extras<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>We had the distinct privilege and pleasure to\u00a0interview<\/strong>\u00a0the authors. This rare opportunity has allowed us to add twelve pages describing the historical context of the story and provided many personal anecdotes regarding the creation process!<\/h2>\nWe also integrated amazing original documents (photographs, sketches, and more). Most of them are rare and have never been published before!<\/h2>\nFinally, as the unexpected\u00a0icing on the cake<\/b>,\u00a0<\/span>Jean-Claude M\u00e9zi\u00e8res and Pierre Christin accepted to\u00a0sign this exceptional work\u00a0<\/strong>!!<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>An exquisite separate print<\/h1><\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>In addition, there is an exceptional separate print within the book:\u00a0a facsimile of a page<\/strong>, 1-4 colours printed (40 x 50 cm) and drawn by Jean-Claude M\u00e9zi\u00e8res.<\/h2>\nThis print is the closest reproduction of the original work, composed of two half-pages taped by the illustrator.<\/h2>\nBut which pages?<\/h2>\nThat’s a surprise..!<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Birds of the Master\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>is the 5th volume of the\u00a0Valerian<\/em>\u00a0series (later to be retitled\u00a0Valerian and Laureline<\/em>\u00a0in 2007, on the 40th birthday of the saga). First published in\u00a0Pilote<\/em>\u00a0in 1973, this volume is a turning point in the saga, with a distinct maturation in the graphics as well as in the narration content.\u00a0Birds of the Master<\/em>\u00a0has a political background, echoing the events of the May 1968 social unrest; as a result of this influence the story is dark and almost frightening, far from the usual publications at the time that were made for “kids”.<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Birds of the Master\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>is the 5th volume of the\u00a0Valerian<\/em>\u00a0series (later to be retitled\u00a0Valerian and Laureline<\/em>\u00a0in 2007, on the 40th birthday of the saga). First published in\u00a0Pilote<\/em>\u00a0in 1973, this volume is a turning point in the saga, with a distinct maturation in the graphics as well as in the narration content.\u00a0Birds of the Master<\/em>\u00a0has a political background, echoing the events of the May 1968 social unrest; as a result of this influence the story is dark and almost frightening, far from the usual publications at the time that were made for “kids”.<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>The Adventure… in the original language, and in Large Format!<\/h1><\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>The goal of Caurette Editions, with its collection\u00a0Retour aux Sources,<\/em>\u00a0is to give readers an opportunity to discover the mysteries behind the inspiration and creation of legendary comic books, such as the magnificent Valerian!<\/h2>\nThanks to the precious help of Jean-Claude M\u00e9zi\u00e8res, Pierre Christin and the diligent efforts of dedicated collectors from all over Europe, we were able to find\u00a0almost 90% of the original pages\u00a0<\/strong>more than 40 years after their creation! These pages were then scanned and digitalized in 1-4 colours by Dargaud Editions (with many thanks to them too!), in order to preserve the full integrity of the details that usually disappear during the printing process: pencil strokes, correction fluid…<\/h2>\nThe pages that we were unable to find were reproduced from black and white films of the printed book then layered on the same paper the artist used at the time. We really want to thank Philippe POIRIER for his incredible work. He took care of the layout, and so many other things, surpassing all expectations, ultimately achieving the wonderful result we have today!<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Exclusive Extras<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>We had the distinct privilege and pleasure to\u00a0interview<\/strong>\u00a0the authors. This rare opportunity has allowed us to add twelve pages describing the historical context of the story and provided many personal anecdotes regarding the creation process!<\/h2>\nWe also integrated amazing original documents (photographs, sketches, and more). Most of them are rare and have never been published before!<\/h2>\nFinally, as the unexpected\u00a0icing on the cake<\/b>,\u00a0<\/span>Jean-Claude M\u00e9zi\u00e8res and Pierre Christin accepted to\u00a0sign this exceptional work\u00a0<\/strong>!!<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>An exquisite separate print<\/h1><\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>In addition, there is an exceptional separate print within the book:\u00a0a facsimile of a page<\/strong>, 1-4 colours printed (40 x 50 cm) and drawn by Jean-Claude M\u00e9zi\u00e8res.<\/h2>\nThis print is the closest reproduction of the original work, composed of two half-pages taped by the illustrator.<\/h2>\nBut which pages?<\/h2>\nThat’s a surprise..!<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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The Adventure… in the original language, and in Large Format!<\/h1><\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>The goal of Caurette Editions, with its collection\u00a0Retour aux Sources,<\/em>\u00a0is to give readers an opportunity to discover the mysteries behind the inspiration and creation of legendary comic books, such as the magnificent Valerian!<\/h2>\nThanks to the precious help of Jean-Claude M\u00e9zi\u00e8res, Pierre Christin and the diligent efforts of dedicated collectors from all over Europe, we were able to find\u00a0almost 90% of the original pages\u00a0<\/strong>more than 40 years after their creation! These pages were then scanned and digitalized in 1-4 colours by Dargaud Editions (with many thanks to them too!), in order to preserve the full integrity of the details that usually disappear during the printing process: pencil strokes, correction fluid…<\/h2>\nThe pages that we were unable to find were reproduced from black and white films of the printed book then layered on the same paper the artist used at the time. We really want to thank Philippe POIRIER for his incredible work. He took care of the layout, and so many other things, surpassing all expectations, ultimately achieving the wonderful result we have today!<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Exclusive Extras<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>We had the distinct privilege and pleasure to\u00a0interview<\/strong>\u00a0the authors. This rare opportunity has allowed us to add twelve pages describing the historical context of the story and provided many personal anecdotes regarding the creation process!<\/h2>\nWe also integrated amazing original documents (photographs, sketches, and more). Most of them are rare and have never been published before!<\/h2>\nFinally, as the unexpected\u00a0icing on the cake<\/b>,\u00a0<\/span>Jean-Claude M\u00e9zi\u00e8res and Pierre Christin accepted to\u00a0sign this exceptional work\u00a0<\/strong>!!<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>An exquisite separate print<\/h1><\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>In addition, there is an exceptional separate print within the book:\u00a0a facsimile of a page<\/strong>, 1-4 colours printed (40 x 50 cm) and drawn by Jean-Claude M\u00e9zi\u00e8res.<\/h2>\nThis print is the closest reproduction of the original work, composed of two half-pages taped by the illustrator.<\/h2>\nBut which pages?<\/h2>\nThat’s a surprise..!<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>The goal of Caurette Editions, with its collection\u00a0Retour aux Sources,<\/em>\u00a0is to give readers an opportunity to discover the mysteries behind the inspiration and creation of legendary comic books, such as the magnificent Valerian!<\/h2>\n
The goal of Caurette Editions, with its collection\u00a0Retour aux Sources,<\/em>\u00a0is to give readers an opportunity to discover the mysteries behind the inspiration and creation of legendary comic books, such as the magnificent Valerian!<\/h2>\nThanks to the precious help of Jean-Claude M\u00e9zi\u00e8res, Pierre Christin and the diligent efforts of dedicated collectors from all over Europe, we were able to find\u00a0almost 90% of the original pages\u00a0<\/strong>more than 40 years after their creation! These pages were then scanned and digitalized in 1-4 colours by Dargaud Editions (with many thanks to them too!), in order to preserve the full integrity of the details that usually disappear during the printing process: pencil strokes, correction fluid…<\/h2>\nThe pages that we were unable to find were reproduced from black and white films of the printed book then layered on the same paper the artist used at the time. We really want to thank Philippe POIRIER for his incredible work. He took care of the layout, and so many other things, surpassing all expectations, ultimately achieving the wonderful result we have today!<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Exclusive Extras<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>We had the distinct privilege and pleasure to\u00a0interview<\/strong>\u00a0the authors. This rare opportunity has allowed us to add twelve pages describing the historical context of the story and provided many personal anecdotes regarding the creation process!<\/h2>\nWe also integrated amazing original documents (photographs, sketches, and more). Most of them are rare and have never been published before!<\/h2>\nFinally, as the unexpected\u00a0icing on the cake<\/b>,\u00a0<\/span>Jean-Claude M\u00e9zi\u00e8res and Pierre Christin accepted to\u00a0sign this exceptional work\u00a0<\/strong>!!<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>An exquisite separate print<\/h1><\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>In addition, there is an exceptional separate print within the book:\u00a0a facsimile of a page<\/strong>, 1-4 colours printed (40 x 50 cm) and drawn by Jean-Claude M\u00e9zi\u00e8res.<\/h2>\nThis print is the closest reproduction of the original work, composed of two half-pages taped by the illustrator.<\/h2>\nBut which pages?<\/h2>\nThat’s a surprise..!<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
The pages that we were unable to find were reproduced from black and white films of the printed book then layered on the same paper the artist used at the time. We really want to thank Philippe POIRIER for his incredible work. He took care of the layout, and so many other things, surpassing all expectations, ultimately achieving the wonderful result we have today!<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Exclusive Extras<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>We had the distinct privilege and pleasure to\u00a0interview<\/strong>\u00a0the authors. This rare opportunity has allowed us to add twelve pages describing the historical context of the story and provided many personal anecdotes regarding the creation process!<\/h2>\nWe also integrated amazing original documents (photographs, sketches, and more). Most of them are rare and have never been published before!<\/h2>\nFinally, as the unexpected\u00a0icing on the cake<\/b>,\u00a0<\/span>Jean-Claude M\u00e9zi\u00e8res and Pierre Christin accepted to\u00a0sign this exceptional work\u00a0<\/strong>!!<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>An exquisite separate print<\/h1><\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>In addition, there is an exceptional separate print within the book:\u00a0a facsimile of a page<\/strong>, 1-4 colours printed (40 x 50 cm) and drawn by Jean-Claude M\u00e9zi\u00e8res.<\/h2>\nThis print is the closest reproduction of the original work, composed of two half-pages taped by the illustrator.<\/h2>\nBut which pages?<\/h2>\nThat’s a surprise..!<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Exclusive Extras<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>We had the distinct privilege and pleasure to\u00a0interview<\/strong>\u00a0the authors. This rare opportunity has allowed us to add twelve pages describing the historical context of the story and provided many personal anecdotes regarding the creation process!<\/h2>\nWe also integrated amazing original documents (photographs, sketches, and more). Most of them are rare and have never been published before!<\/h2>\nFinally, as the unexpected\u00a0icing on the cake<\/b>,\u00a0<\/span>Jean-Claude M\u00e9zi\u00e8res and Pierre Christin accepted to\u00a0sign this exceptional work\u00a0<\/strong>!!<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>An exquisite separate print<\/h1><\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>In addition, there is an exceptional separate print within the book:\u00a0a facsimile of a page<\/strong>, 1-4 colours printed (40 x 50 cm) and drawn by Jean-Claude M\u00e9zi\u00e8res.<\/h2>\nThis print is the closest reproduction of the original work, composed of two half-pages taped by the illustrator.<\/h2>\nBut which pages?<\/h2>\nThat’s a surprise..!<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>We had the distinct privilege and pleasure to\u00a0interview<\/strong>\u00a0the authors. This rare opportunity has allowed us to add twelve pages describing the historical context of the story and provided many personal anecdotes regarding the creation process!<\/h2>\n
We had the distinct privilege and pleasure to\u00a0interview<\/strong>\u00a0the authors. This rare opportunity has allowed us to add twelve pages describing the historical context of the story and provided many personal anecdotes regarding the creation process!<\/h2>\nWe also integrated amazing original documents (photographs, sketches, and more). Most of them are rare and have never been published before!<\/h2>\nFinally, as the unexpected\u00a0icing on the cake<\/b>,\u00a0<\/span>Jean-Claude M\u00e9zi\u00e8res and Pierre Christin accepted to\u00a0sign this exceptional work\u00a0<\/strong>!!<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>An exquisite separate print<\/h1><\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>In addition, there is an exceptional separate print within the book:\u00a0a facsimile of a page<\/strong>, 1-4 colours printed (40 x 50 cm) and drawn by Jean-Claude M\u00e9zi\u00e8res.<\/h2>\nThis print is the closest reproduction of the original work, composed of two half-pages taped by the illustrator.<\/h2>\nBut which pages?<\/h2>\nThat’s a surprise..!<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Finally, as the unexpected\u00a0icing on the cake<\/b>,\u00a0<\/span>Jean-Claude M\u00e9zi\u00e8res and Pierre Christin accepted to\u00a0sign this exceptional work\u00a0<\/strong>!!<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>An exquisite separate print<\/h1><\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>In addition, there is an exceptional separate print within the book:\u00a0a facsimile of a page<\/strong>, 1-4 colours printed (40 x 50 cm) and drawn by Jean-Claude M\u00e9zi\u00e8res.<\/h2>\nThis print is the closest reproduction of the original work, composed of two half-pages taped by the illustrator.<\/h2>\nBut which pages?<\/h2>\nThat’s a surprise..!<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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An exquisite separate print<\/h1><\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>In addition, there is an exceptional separate print within the book:\u00a0a facsimile of a page<\/strong>, 1-4 colours printed (40 x 50 cm) and drawn by Jean-Claude M\u00e9zi\u00e8res.<\/h2>\nThis print is the closest reproduction of the original work, composed of two half-pages taped by the illustrator.<\/h2>\nBut which pages?<\/h2>\nThat’s a surprise..!<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>In addition, there is an exceptional separate print within the book:\u00a0a facsimile of a page<\/strong>, 1-4 colours printed (40 x 50 cm) and drawn by Jean-Claude M\u00e9zi\u00e8res.<\/h2>\n
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