De Arabier van de toekomst
De Geus · 2015–2023 · 6 issues
About the series
From 2015 to 2023, Dutch publisher De Geus released De Arabier van de toekomst, a six-issue comic series primarily written and illustrated by acclaimed Franco-Syrian cartoonist Riad Sattouf, with translation and co-writing by Toon Dohmen. This autobiographical series chronicles Sattouf’s childhood moving between France, Libya, and Syria, offering a poignant, often wry look at cultural displacement and family dynamics. Its unflinching honesty and vivid, expressive artwork have made it a standout work in European graphic memoir, resonating deeply with readers for its intimate portrayal of identity and belonging.
