Miles Hyman
Miles Hyman (born September 27, 1962) is an author and illustrator best known for his graphic novel adaptation of Shirley Jackson's short story "The Lottery", called Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery": The Authorized Graphic Adaptation. Hyman takes inspiration from the work of 20th century American realists and European symbolists, but also from noir movies and popular art. Much of his work is in literary adaptations.
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- Name
- Miles Hyman
- Born
- 27 September 1962
- Known for
- Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery": The Authorized Graphic Adaptation
- Occupation
- Illustrator
- Nationality
- United States.
- Languages
- English and French.
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Miles Hyman (born September 27, 1962) is an author and illustrator best known for his graphic novel adaptation of Shirley Jackson's short story "The Lottery", called Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery": The Authorized Graphic Adaptation. Hyman takes inspiration from the work of 20th century American realists and European symbolists, but also from noir movies and popular art. Much of his work is in literary adaptations.
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Biography
He has worked in partnerships with authors Philippe Djian, Tonino Benacquista and Marc Villard. He also adapts novels including those by John Dos Passos, Joseph Conrad and James Ellroy. He is the official designer of the covers of the Le Poulpe detective series. In April 2017, Hyman, who moved to France in 1985 and lives outside of Paris, was appointed Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French Minister of Culture, Audrey Azoulay. Hyman is the grandson of Shirley Jackson and his adaptation of her short story won "Best Adult Graphic Novel" at Solliès Comics Festival in 2017. He has also illustrated small press editions of her book The Sundial.
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Key facts
• Name — Miles Hyman • Born — 27 September 1962 • Known for — Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery": The Authorized Graphic Adaptation • Occupation — Illustrator
Early life
Early life
Hyman was born in Bennington, Vermont. He studied Literature and Fine Art at the Buxton School in Williamstown, Massachusetts, then at Wesleyan University. After moving to Paris, he studied drawing at the Paris École des Beaux-Arts.
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Miles Hyman is recorded as illustrator, caricaturist, painter, penciller and draftsperson.
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Life and career
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1962
Miles Hyman born at Bennington.
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Literature
Literature
Hyman, Miles, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011
Le sourcier du 9e art, Douleurs: Evaluation - Diagnostic - Traitement, 2009
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- 1.Hyman. Europe Comics.
- 2.Le poulpe -- Gabriel Lecouvreur. The Thrilling Detective Web Site. 2020-01-01.
- 3.Le dessinateur Miles Hyman nommé Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres. ActuaLitté - Auteur, librairie, édition, bibliothèque. 2020-09-16.
- 4.The Sundial - by Shirley Jackson - Miles Hyman. Arion Press. 2019-04-26.
- 5.Miles Hyman. Lambiek Comiclopedia. 1962-09-27.
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