Andreas Eikenroth

Andreas Eikenroth is a comic artist, illustrator and author from Giessen. He is one of the leading figures in the German independent comics scene and was awarded the ICOM Independent Comic Prize for his graphic novel “Die Schönheit des Scheiterns” (The Beauty of Failure). Through his highly acclaimed adaptations of Georg Büchner’s literary works – which he has now adapted in their entirety – he blends literature, theatre and comics into a distinctive visual language. In addition to his work as an artist, he is also active as a musician and columnist.