The Blues in Black and White [Paperback]

The 10th volume of a humorous series that doesnt necessarily shy away from the horrors of war. Funny read and history lesson all in onejoin Blutch and Chesterfield and...charge!After another long day of charging, Blutch and Chesterfield make the acquaintance of Matthew Brady, a professional photographer dispatched by President Lincoln to document the ongoing historic struggle. Photography, still a new invention, together with Bradys talent for capturing the moment, are met with great enthusiasm by both the rank and file and the top brass. Inevitably, its not long before Blutch and Chesterfield are ordered to act as the artists protective detail  much to the sergeants disgust...The Belgian-born author Raoul Cauvin enjoys continued success and is currently writing 11?different cartoon series. In 2006 alone, he had six entries on the bestselling new comics list in France, including Cedricalso published in English by Cinebookand The Bluecoats. Also born in Belgium, Lambil published his first comic, Sandy, in 1959. He has drawn 45 volumes of The Bluecoats since taking over from Salv?rius, the series original illustrator, who died in 1972.