DBD (2) | Author of the moving KZ Dora, in which he recounts the deportation of his grandfather, Robin Walter somewhat continues the story with this biography dedicated to Wernher von Braun.
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LA VOIX DU NORD | On January 27th, the day commemorating the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau camp, comic book artist Robin Walter releases "Von Braun," subtitled "the story of the most famous Nazi engineer who enabled Americans to set foot on the Moon." The graphic novel is prefaced by Laurent Thiery, historian from the Center for History and Memory, La Coupole.
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LA VIE EN BULLES | A captivating narrative, complemented by realistic, precise, and dynamic black and white illustrations that will undoubtedly appeal to history and astronomy enthusiasts.
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FRANCE 3 | Robin Walter discusses his graphic novel "Von Braun" on the France 3 Nord-Pas-de-Calais news program.
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FREQUENCE PROTESTANTE | Robin Walter was a guest on Emmanuelle Klein's show "Oxebo" on Fréquence protestante, discussing his latest album, "Von Braun."
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QUATRIEME DE COUVERTURE | This graphic novel is fascinating, informative, and enlightening.
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L'INDEPENDANT | With great skill and pedagogy, Robin Walter, a Lyon-based artist and author, presents us with "Von Braun," a graphic novel succinctly summarized by its subtitle: "the story of the most famous Nazi engineer who enabled Americans to set foot on the Moon."
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PLANETE BD | Robin Walter revisits the events, and his black and white with shades of gray, thick ink style, is a reflection of the scientist whose life he portrays: full of nuances, never entirely black or white.
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LIGNE CLAIRE | The name has become a symbol, one that enabled the first steps of man on the Moon. It once made headlines worldwide, and Robin Walter dedicates a particularly bold and well-executed sort of critical biography to him.
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SPACE QUOTES / SOUVENIRS D'ESPACE | Interview with Robin Walter about his album "Von Braun."
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CECILE MRNT/INSTAGRAM | A comic book that beautifully tells this extraordinary story, its complexities, and its intricacies. It also delves into the man himself: the scientist, passionate about space, relentlessly pursued by his past. A truly wonderful and instructive read.
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COMIXTRIP | The author also delves into the dark side of Von Braun. The controversial relationships he maintained with the Third Reich, and notably, the means at his disposal in the infamous Dora camp where V-2 rockets were built at the cost of the lives of thousands of deportees.
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BABELIO | As a seamless narrative, the storytelling of Von Braun skillfully alternates between von Braun's American and German periods. These two periods act as the obverse and reverse sides of the story of the father of modern rockets and a pioneer of space exploration. The reading is highly instructive and pedagogical, shedding light on this not-so-distant period of history.
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FILLE FAN 2 BD | An excellent documentary that explains how Baron von Braun, also a member of the SS, would become a high-ranking official in NASA's programs, be naturalized as an American citizen, live peacefully with his family in the United States, and be regarded as a national hero.
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LA BANDE DU 9 | A magnificent work to be placed in the hands of all history enthusiasts.
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À FOND LA SCIENCE | This graphic novel, with its well-constructed storyline and black-and-white illustrations, allows the reader to discover the various facets of the personality of this "savior of America."
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L'ACCRO DES BULLES | It took the author three years to complete this substantial album published by Des ronds dans l'O. It was a project he had in mind for a long time, searching for the right angle to begin a narrative that requires strong historical and scientific knowledge.
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BULLES EN STOCK | Interview with Robin Walter on the "Bulles en Stock" show on February 11, 2021; listen from the 28th minute.
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BD BEST ! | This story of the most famous Nazi engineer who enabled Americans to set foot on the moon, as emphasized by Robin Walter in the afterword, demonstrates that technology, power, and morality are constantly intertwined.
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LA NOUVELLE REPUBLIQUE | "Von Braun: From the Hell of Dora to the Moon." In a graphic novel, Robin Walter recounts the destiny of Von Braun, the Nazi director of the Dora concentration camp who later became a space hero in the United States.
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7 BD | Robin Walter delivers a captivating biopic about a profoundly ambiguous man... This documentary narrative will certainly not leave you indifferent.
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NONOBSTANT | Interview with Robin Walter on the Nonobstant podcast hosted by Xavier Nataf on February 21, 2021.
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BD GEST' | Thoughtfully crafted and executed, Von Braun is a finely woven biopic that candidly and delicately tells the extraordinary life of a man who spent his entire life gazing at the sky with a secret hope of one day soaring among the stars.
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AIR & COSMOS | Without diminishing the genius of the character and his contribution to astronautics, Robin Walter delivers a new work that contributes to the restoration of historical truth.
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LA CLIOTHEQUE | This work brilliantly recounts the journey of this German engineer willing to sell himself to whoever provided him with the means to fulfill his ambitions.
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WEO.FR | Chronicle by Bob Garcia, "Un livre un jour" (One Book a Day), about the album Von Braun, on Weo.fr.
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L@BD | By alternating between Von Braun's Nazi past and his American activities, the album effectively captures this ambiguity and provides an opportunity for reflection.
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TOUTE LA CULTURE | Thanks to the high-quality work of Robin Walter, comic book author and writer, the true story of Werner Von Braun is finally revealed.
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RADIO PULSAR | Review of the album Von Braun on the X-Bulles show on March 29th, on Radio Pulsar; listen from the 37th minute. (Favorite pick)
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RYTHMES | Profile of Robin Walter in the community magazine "Rythmes" of the city of Caluire et Cuire, on the occasion of the release of his album "Von Braun."
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HISTOIRE TV | Review by Romain Clément on the Historiquement Show program (listen from the 24th minute).
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LE DAUPHINE LIBERE | For Robin Walter, Wernher von Braun, a former Nazi, is an opportunist. In the case of this ambiguous and complex individual, it is difficult to discern good from evil. This critical and fascinating book is not to be missed.
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RCN RADIO | Interview with Robin Walter on the program "Pause Littéraire" on RCN Radio.
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MEGA FM | Review of the album Von Braun on the program "Ca petille" on Mega FM.
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GEO HISTOIRE | It is this incredible story that Robin Walter brilliantly and meticulously tells in his comic book album, with a well-supported storyline, prefaced and endorsed by Laurent Thiery, the tireless historian of La Coupole in Helfaut, the French base where the V-2 rockets were supposed to be deployed.
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MARMOTTE | Thanks to this comic book, we finally learn about this often overlooked part of history. The author has done an excellent job of research, and I found this biography to be very interesting. The artwork is well-executed, and the storyline makes for an enjoyable read. This is an author to keep an eye on.
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LA MAISON DES LIVRES | A highly informative comic book with simple, black-and-white artwork that enhances the duality of the main character. I devoured this reading, learning a lot from it, and I won't soon forget it.
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ACTUALITE JUIVE | Interview with Robin Walter about his album "Von Braun".
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ACTUABD | The author, who previously created an album about the Dora concentration camp, undertakes a genuine historian's work by cross-referencing sources and presenting all aspects of this complex character, allowing him to shed new light on a fascinating historical episode.
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CLEMI (Centre pour l'education aux medias et a l'information) | Interview with Robin Walter on the RCN program (at the 14th minute) by students from Jean Monnet High School in Mortagne-au-Perche during the "Passage de Témoins" event in Caen.
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SALON DU LIVRE ET DE LA PRESSE JEUNESSE | Interview with Robin Walter, Laurent Thiery, and Marie Moinard during the Salon du livre et de la presse jeunesse in Seine-Saint-Denis 2021.
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MYGRIM | Through skillful back-and-forth between past and present, the author immerses us in the life of this industrial genius who accepted the worst in order to advance in his research and projects.
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