The Little Prince | Antoine de Saint-Exupéry and Joann Sfar

The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is a poignant novella that explores themes of loneliness, friendship, love, and loss. The story is narrated by a pilot who crash-lands in the Sahara Desert and encounters a young prince from a distant asteroid known as B-612. The Little Prince is a timeless tale that encourages readers to see the world through the eyes of a child, valuing love, friendship, and the beauty of simplicity. This faithful adaptation with artwork by Joann Sfar, maintains the original's charm while adding modern visual appeal.

About the Author

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (June 29, 1900 – July 31, 1944) was a renowned French aviator, writer, poet, and journalist. Born in Lyon, France, into an impoverished aristocratic family, he developed a passion for aviation at a young age, taking his first flight at 12. Saint-Exupéry became a pilot during his military service in 1922 and later worked on establishing airmail routes across Africa and South America with Aéropostale.

His literary career flourished alongside his aviation pursuits, with notable works including Southern Mail, Night Flight, and Wind, Sand and Stars. His most famous work, The Little Prince, was published in 1943. During World War II, Saint-Exupéry served as a reconnaissance pilot with the Free French Air Force. He disappeared on July 31, 1944, during a mission over the Mediterranean, and his plane was later found off the coast of Marseille.

About the Illustrator

Joann Sfar is a renowned French comics artist, comic book creator, novelist, and film director, born on August 28, 1971, in Nice, France. He is of Algerian and Ukrainian origin, which influences his work, blending Sephardic and Ashkenazi traditions. Sfar studied philosophy and art, making his debut in comics in 1994 with "Les Aventures d’Ossour Hyrsidoux." He is best known for works like "The Rabbi's Cat," "Klezmer," and "Petit Vampire," as well as directing films such as "Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life." His work often explores Jewish culture and identity, and he has received numerous awards for his contributions to the arts.