Walter Moers was born in 1957 and is a writer, cartoonist, painter and sculptor. He has refused to be photographed ever since his comic strips The Little Asshole and Adolf were published, the latter leading him to be declared persona non grata by the political right in Germany. Walter Moers lives in Hamburg.
Not gave me this German comic book as a Christmas present: I opened it, tried to read a couple of pages, and it made no sense at all. But six months later, I suddenly find that I appreciate it as deadpan humour. There are still many places where I don't understand what's happening, but mostly it's funny! Maybe my German has improved? Maybe I just didn't try very hard first time round? Maybe my sense for what's amusing has become even more inappropriate? I can't decide, but have already started a second Moers. ______________
Q: What did the French fan say when he saw the uncensored German edition of this book?