Jannot, J. B.
J. B. Jannot (fl. c. 1940 - 1970), also known by his nom de plume Jan-Loup, was a French cartoonist and illustrator active in Paris in the middle part of the 20th century. He issued well known comics for the graphic magazine Lisette including Le Trésor de la Crique aux Oursins, Les Naufragés de L'Ile aux Crabes, Mireille de Camargue, and La jeunesse d'Arago, as well as prepared a graphic novel adaption of James Fennimore Coopers La Prairie. He also illustrated children's books for the Collection Jean-Francois and Editions Fleurus. Working under his own name he issued at least two map poster games for Chocolat Menier.
French chocolatier's promotional world travel contest!
This is a stunning 1957 pictorial map of the world drawn by J. B. Jannot and issued by Chocolat Menier to boost interest in the fading French chocolate giant. The map allows its reader to follow Jacqueline, Chocolat Menier's adorable 'little girl' mascot, on a great tour du monde (tour of the world) starting and finishing in Paris. (more details)