Valerian: The Illustrated Treasury

Valerian: The Illustrated Treasury is an illustrated encyclopedia of the Valerian and Laureline comic-book universe, featuring information on key locations (including Central Point), transport, galactic anomalies and a timeline of the major events in the series.

This richly illustrated book also introduces many of the alien races and characters – friendly and hostile – and there is a special section on the ever-popular Shingouz.

A fascinating collection of colour illustrations and sketches produced by Valerian and Laueline artist Jean-Claude Mézières in the 1980s and early 1990s. In addition to various pieces of Valerian art, It also includes examples of his advertising work and concept designs for film projects.

About the Author

Jean-Claude Mézières and Pierre Christin created Valerian in 1967 after working in the USA together, one as a cowboy, the other a teacher. While Valerian is Mézières' only comic series, he has worked as an illustrator in many other areas, including designs and sets for The Fifth Element, and he was awarded the Grand Prix du festival d'Angoulême in 1984. Christin also works in collaboration with other artists such as Tardi and Bilal and writes novels and film scripts.