was later assisted with this work by his son Philippe, who has a passion for photography. Relation with motorsports Graton's passion for motorsport went back to his childhood. Later in his life, he attended numerous Formula One and other motorsport races, and was acknowledged by famous drivers. His series inspired some drivers to choose such a career. Awards In 1986, at the Morzine Avoriaz BD Festival, he received the "Le sport: Une œuvre, un Auteur" (Sport: A work, an author) award. In 1989, at the Belgian Bande Dessinée Festival at Han sur Lesse, he was rewarded by the president of the festival and the Belgian minister, Amand Dalem, a "prix spécial d'exception pour l'ensemble de son œuvre" (special prize for his whole work). In 2004, at the 19th Automobile Festival, he was given the "Grand Prix de l'Art" award. In 2005, he was named "Chevalier de l'Ordre de Léopold" by Belgium. Bibliography Les Histoires vraies de l'Oncle Paul (24 stories, published in 12 albums, 1953–1954) Ça, c'est du sport! (1 album, 1957) Michel Vaillant (96 albums, 1959–2007) Les Labourdet (9 albums, 1967–2008) Un exploit de Michel Vaillant (1 album, 1972) Julie Wood (12 albums, 1976–1980) Dossiers Michel Vaillant (9 albums, 1995–2008) Palmarès inédit (6 albums, 2000–2006) References External links Michel Vaillant official page Jean Graton at Le Bedetheque Jean Graton at BD Paradisio Jean Graton Fan Club Jean Graton at Lambiek 1923 births 2021 deaths Artists from Nantes Belgian comics artists French comics artists Michel Vaillant Writers from Nantes