The Foreign Legion is one of the best-known military institutions in the world, yet paradoxically, its history and culture remain under-represented in publishing. Although it is still surrounded by an aura of mystery and fascination, it deserves a more prominent place in comics, fine art books, and contemporary art.
This observation led to the creation of Éditions Légion Arts: an independent publishing house dedicated to promoting comics, books, and artistic works related to the Foreign Legion, created by those who experienced it or by enthusiasts.

The Foreign Legion: A Rich and Little-Known History

• Unique but Often Forgotten Stories
Founded in 1831, the Foreign Legion has spanned nearly two centuries of military history, participating in the world's greatest conflicts and contemporary operations. Yet, beyond official accounts and military archives, there are a multitude of personal stories, testimonies written in their time: anecdotes from the field, memories of camaraderie, extraordinary human experiences. These stories too often remain in the shadows.

• The Legion's Place in Popular Culture
While the Foreign Legion has inspired films, novels, and a few comics, it is often presented in a caricatured light: exoticism, harshness, mystery. Few works attempt to convey the reality experienced by men, with its grandeur and fragility.
A specialized publishing house can fill this gap by offering a more authentic, respectful, and even artistic approach.

The importance of preserving and transmitting this memory.

• Testimonies from Legionnaires
Each Legionnaire has a unique story. Publishing their stories through books or comics helps preserve the collective memory. These testimonies are not only valuable for former comrades, but also for the general public curious to understand what life in the Legion is really like.

• Art as a vehicle for memory
Painting, sculpture, and photography offer another way to tell this story. Many former legionnaires express their experiences or their fascination through art. Highlighting their works expands the memory of the Legion beyond archives and traditional military narratives.

Légion Arts Publishing: giving a voice to artists and authors.

• Publishing specialized comics and books
One of the main focuses of our association is the creation and publication of comics, graphic stories about the Foreign Legion. These graphic works allow us to reach a wide audience by making stories that would otherwise remain confidential accessible.

• Promoting the art of Legion veterans and supporters
Légion Arts Éditions also aims to become a showcase for artists—painters, sculptors, photographers—with a connection to the Legion. Each work is a visual testimony, a way of prolonging memory through material and color.

An independent and committed publishing house.

• Defending a cultural niche
In a publishing landscape dominated by mainstream fiction, it is essential to defend cultural niches. The Foreign Legion has a unique identity that deserves to be promoted, not only among military history enthusiasts, but also among art and comic book lovers.

• Providing a space for enthusiasts and collectors
Légion Arts Éditions is not just a publishing house: it is also a meeting place for readers, collectors, and creators. Our goal is to unite a community around this shared passion for the Legion and its cultural and artistic heritage.

Conclusion: A project serving history and art
Creating a publishing house dedicated to the Foreign Legion is more than just a publishing project: it's a commitment to history, memory, and artistic creation. Éditions Légion Arts aims to give a voice to those who experienced the Legion from the inside, while allowing enthusiasts to discover original and high-quality works.
Join us today: discover our first publication, explore the works of our artists, and participate in the transmission of a unique heritage.

                                                                                                                                                                           President: Louis Perez y Cid