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. He is the official designer of the covers of the Le Pouple detective series. He also adapts novels including those by John Dos Passos, Joseph Conrad and James Ellroy. He has worked in partnerships with authors Philippe Djian, Tonino Benacquista and Marc Villard. Much of his work is in literary adaptations. Hyman takes inspiration from the work of 20th century American realists and European symbolists, but also from noir movies and popular art. Miles Hyman (born September 27, 1962) is an author and illustrator best known for his graphic novel adaptation of Shirley Jackson's short story The Lottery, called Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery": The Authorized Graphic Adaptation. Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" The Authorized Graphic Adaptation stands as a tribute to Jackson, and reenvisions her iconic story as a striking visual narrative.Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery": The Authorized Graphic Adaptation Hyman's full-color, meticulously detailed panels create a noirish atmosphere that adds a new dimension of dread to the original story. He has crafted an eerie vision of the hamlet where the tale unfolds and the unforgettable ritual its inhabitants set into motion. This graphic adaptation by Jackson's grandson Miles Hyman allows readers to experience "The Lottery" as never before, or to discover it anew. By turns puzzling and harrowing, "The Lottery" raises troubling questions about conformity, tradition, and the ritualized violence that may haunt even the most bucolic, peaceful village. The classic short story-now in full color Shirley Jackson's short story "The Lottery" continues to thrill and unsettle readers nearly seven decades after it was first published. Winner of the 2017 Solliès Comics Festival's Best Adult Graphic Novel
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