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September 15, 2005


Vladimir Volkoff, 1932-2005

imageVladimir Volkoff, a writer in various forms including comics has recently passed away, according to reports from his publisher widely disseminated in French media. Volkoff's parents fled to France from Russia at the tail end of World War I. After the conflict in Algeria, Volkoff moved to the United States, living near Atlanta for 11 years. His comics series were Alexandre Nevsky and Saint Vladimir, le Soleil radieux, both I believe with Paul Teng. His novels included Metro pour L'Enfer, Le Retournement, and The Underdog Appeal. He also wrote on various non-fiction subjects as his interests drove him, and pursued a wide variety of hobbies.
 
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