Youssef Daoudi is a comic artist and illustrator whose background in art direction for multinational advertising firms for fifteen years deeply informs his creative output. He transitioned from this corporate world to dedicate himself fully to writing and drawing graphic novels, bringing a unique visual perspective shaped by his experiences. Daoudi is an avid traveler, and cities like New York serve as significant inspirations, infusing his narratives with a vibrant, worldly sensibility. His work masterfully blends his sharp artistic eye with compelling storytelling.
Exploring the life and career of Orson Welles, this graphic novel by Youssef Daoudi offers a fresh and innovative perspective on the iconic director known for classics like Citizen Kane and Touch of Evil. Through striking visuals and engaging storytelling, it delves into Welles' creative genius and complex personality, revealing the man behind the camera and his lasting impact on cinema.
Jack Johnson and the Battle of the Century
A groundbreaking graphic portrait of boxing legend Jack Johnson, Last On His Feet offers a front-row seat to the Battle of the Century. On the morning of July 4, 1910, thousands of boxing fans stormed a newly built stadium in Reno, Nevada, to witness an epic showdown. Jack Johnson, the world's first Black heavyweight champion--and most infamous athlete in the world because of his race--was paired against Jim Jeffries, a former heavyweight champion then heralded as the "great white hope." It was the height of the Jim Crow era, and spectators were eager for Jeffries to restore the racial hierarchy that Johnson had pummeled with his quick fists. Transporting readers directly into the ring, artist Youssef Daoudi and poet Adrian Matejka intersperse dramatic boxing action with vivid flashbacks to reveal how Johnson, the self-educated son of formerly enslaved parents, reached the pinnacle of sport--all while facing down a racist justice system
This vividly illustrated biography of jazz legend Thelonious Monk brings to life his relationship with the headstrong baroness who would become a life long friend and patron.