The Adventures of the Mad Tsar - by Tarek Ben Yakhlef (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

It all starts in the capital: to be closer to his subjects, the Tsar of Russia, dressed in peasant clothes, strolls through the streets of St. Petersburg. Disaster strikes! The Tsar is captured by a group of conspirators wishing to use his uncanny "resemblance" to the Tsar (himself) for sinister ends.

What fate awaits the true Tsar, now a simple peasant, in the hands of his enemies? And most importantly, what do they have in store for him next?

A 146-page collection of three short stories that will see our protagonist resist a coup d'état, compete in feats of strength to decide the next Khan of the Caucasus, and run in his country's very first election. A parody about the misadventures of a fictional Tsar of Russia, based on Peter the Great and other Tsars and historical figures of the Russian Empire. Written by Tarek Ben Yakhlef, a Tunisian-French historian and street artist.

About the Author

Born on December 1, 1972, in Quimper, France, Lionel Chouin is a French comic book artist and colorist. After obtaining a degree in Applied Arts, he moved to Angoulême, where he co-founded the Guy 2000 atelier with fellow artists. There, he began his comics career, notably collaborating with Denis Bajram on the science fiction series Les Mémoires Mortes, published by Les Humanoïdes Associés in 2000. He later worked on the series Les Morin-Lourdel with writer Raymond Maric for Glénat. In 2005, Chouin partnered with Tarek to create the trilogy Le Tsar Fou at Emmanuel Proust Éditions, showcasing a dynamic and expressive art style. He resides in Rennes, France. ?

Born in 1971 in Paris, Tarek Ben Yakhlef, known professionally as Tarek, is a French comic book writer and painter. He studied art history and medieval history at Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and philosophy at the École Pratique des Hautes Études. Tarek's career encompasses writing, painting, and urban art. He gained recognition with the award-winning graphic novel Monsieur Lune and further acclaim with the espionage series Sir Arthur Benton, which earned the Prix Saint-Michel for Best Script. His collaborations with Tartamudo include Le Tsar Fou with Lionel Chouin, Turcos, and La Guerre des Gaules with Vincent Pompetti. Tarek is also the editor-in-chief of Paris Tonkar, a magazine dedicated to urban art and graffiti. ?