Miles Hyman (born September 27, 1962) is an author and illustrator best known for his graphic novel adaptation of Shirley Jackson's short story

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, 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. He has worked in partnerships with authors

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and Marc Villard. He also adapts novels including those by

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and

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. He is the official designer of the covers of the Le Pouple 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 ''

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''.

Early life

Hyman was born in

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. He studied Literature and Fine Art at the Buxton School in

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, then at

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. After moving to Paris, he studied drawing at the Paris

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References

External links

Official website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Hyman, Miles 1962 births American illustrators Living people American graphic novelists People from Bennington, Vermont Buxton School (Massachusetts) alumni Wesleyan University alumni