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Barbara Stok

b. 1970

Dutch cartoonist (born 1970)

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About Barbara Stok

Born 1970. Barbara Stok is a Dutch comics artist, drummer, visual artist, caricaturist, writer and cartoonist.

Barbara Stok (born 24 February 1970, Groningen) is a Dutch cartoonist, best known for her graphic novel Vincent.

Biography and work Much of Stok's work is autobiographical; she began drawing comics in the 1990s and self-published Barbaraal, a series of books set in Groningen, often in and around Vera, a center for underground rock music. The autobiographical compilation Dan maak je maar zin, deals with the death of the author/main character's brother-in-law and probes the meaning of life. She won the 2009 Stripschapprijs for her oeuvre.

Also in 2009, Stok was commissioned by publishing company Nijgh & Van Ditmar and the Van Gogh Museum to write and draw a book on Van Gogh. Her Vincent is a graphic novel depicting Vincent van Gogh's years in and around Arles; it is translated into a number of languages including English. James Smart, in The Guardian, praised it as "a vibrant, sad account of Van Gogh's move to Arles and his struggle with mental illness". That same year she was given a weekly slot in the national daily newspaper NRC Handelsblad.

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Awards
Stripschapprijs; Beste Groninger Boek - non-fictie

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Barbara Stok?

Dutch cartoonist (born 1970)

When was Barbara Stok born?

Barbara Stok was born on 24 February 1970 in Groningen.

What is Barbara Stok's occupation?

Barbara Stok is a comics artist, drummer, visual artist, caricaturist, writer and cartoonist.

What nationality is Barbara Stok?

Barbara Stok is Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Barbara Stok

· Wikidata: Q1934572

· DBpedia: Barbara Stok

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