Christian Jacq

Christian Jacq , born with Paris on April 28th 1947, is a writer French alive in Suisse.

Parallel to his career of academic in Archeology and Egyptology, Christian Jacq publishes historical novels, whose framework is located in the ancient Egypt, but also of the “contemporary” detective novels, for which it makes use of the pseudonyms J.B. Livingstone and Christopher Carter .

Biography

Christian Jacq would have been caught of passion for the old Egypt as of the thirteen years age the three volume, upon reading of the History of the age of old Egypt of Jacques Pirenne.

Married very young person, its honeymoon naturally leads it in Egypt with his young wife, on the site of the antique Memphis. Its first test, naturally devoted to Egypt, appears as of the end of the year 1960, while it launches out in studies of archeology and Egyptology, which will be crowned by a doctorate of 3rd cycle in Sorbonne.

It will be a collaborator time of the radio France Culture, coproduisant for example certain emissions of the series the Ways of knowledge .

In parallel, it is during a few years, director of the Ramsès Institute, which publishes transcriptions of Egyptian texts and aims to the construction of funds photographic on Egypt.

In addition to its tests devoted to Egypt, but also to some less known fields (heraldic, gnosis), it carries out a parallel career of author of detective novels (under two pseudonyms) then of author of historical novels (under its true name).

According to the review Made and Documents, it was worthy maconnic cabin Goethe.

Publications

This list is incomplete (!).

Signed tests “Christian Jacq”

the message of the manufacturers of cathedrals , I read, n° 2090, coll “the mysterious Adventure”, Paris, 1972. 220 p., 17 cm.
Freemasonry: history and initiation (with photographs and drawings of François Brunier), Robert Laffont, coll “Enigmas of the universe”, Paris, 1974. 269 p. - p. of pl., 22 cm. (several republications in other editors)
Akhénaton and Néfertiti: the solar couple , Robert Laffont, coll “Enigmas of the universe”, Paris, 1976. 251 p. - p. of pl., 22 cm.
Egypt of the large Pharaons: history and the legend (crowned by a price of the French Academy). Editions Perrin, Paris, 1981.
To be able and wisdom according to old Egypt , Éditions of the Rock, coll “Gnosis”, Monaco, 1981. 183 p., 20 cm.
the magic world of old Egypt , Editions of the Rock, coll “Gnosis”, Monaco, 1983. 222 p., 20 cm.
large monuments of old Egypt initial not identified, 1984.
old Egypt from day to day , Editions Perrin, Paris, 1985. 335 p. - p. of pl., 21 cm.
the initiatory voyage or thirty-three degrees of wisdom (dialogs of Christian Jacq with Pierre Delœuvre; drawings of Roger Begey), Editions of the Rock, coll “Gnosis”, Monaco, 1986. 184 p., 20 cm. (republished in particular in 1996, under the same title, in the collection “the Philosopher's stone”, then in 2003, in the collection Three initiatory Voyages )
large monuments of old Egypt (1986)
the voyage in the other world according to old Egypt: tests and metamorphoses of died according to the texts of the pyramids and the texts of the sarcophagi (thesis of 3rd cycle in Egyptological Studies, supported in Paris in 1979), Editions of the Rock, coll “Civilization and tradition”, Monaco, 1986. 492 p. - p. of pl., 24 cm.
the voyage on the Nile , Editions Perrin, Paris, 1987. 141 p., 28 X 32 cm.
the voyage to the pyramids , Editions Perrin, Paris, 1989. 141 p., 28 X 32 cm.
the valley of the kings: discovered history and of a residence of eternity , Editions Perrin, Paris, 1992. 342 p. - p. of pl., 21 cm.
the valley of the kings: images and mysteries (cartography of Francis Delabarre), Editions Perrin, Paris, 1993. 131 p., 29 cm.
the teaching of the wise Egyptian Ptahhotep: the oldest book of the world/and with accompanying notes by Christian Jacq , the House of life, coll “Publications of the Ramsès Institute”, Paris, 1993. 183 p., 23 cm.
Initiation in old Egypt , the House of life, coll “Egypt”, Fuveau, 1994. 205 p., 23 cm.
Initiation with Egyptology , the House of life, coll “Publications of the Ramsès Institute”, 159 p., 24 cm. Paris, 1994.
Small illustrated Champollion: hiéroglyphes with the range of all, or How to become scribe amateur all while having fun , Robert Laffont, Paris, 1994. 234 p., 23 cm.
Egyptian women: portraits of women of Pharaonic Egypt , Editions Perrin, Paris, 1996. 334 p. - p. of pl., 23 cm.
On the steps of Ramsès , Robert Laffont, Paris, 1996. 156 p., 23 cm.
Jean-François Champollion, Texts fundamental on old Egypt, presented and with accompanying notes by Christian Jacq , the House of life, coll “Egypt”, Fuveau, 1996. 168 p., 23 cm.
Pharaons: told by Christian Jacq (with drawings of Virginia Were useful-Picord, work for youth), Éditions Perrin, Paris, 1996. 157 p., 27 cm.
the alive Wisdom of old Egypt translated of the Egyptian, joined together and presented by Christian Jacq, Editions Robert Laffont, Paris, 1998. 173 p., 22 cm.
the paramount Tradition of old Egypt: according to the texts of the pyramids chosen, presented and with accompanying notes by Christian Jacq, Bernard Grasset, coll “crowned Writings”, Paris, 1998. 318 p., 21 cm.
Voyage in Egypt of the Pharaons with Christian Jacq , Editions Perrin, Paris, 2002. 256 p., 23 cm.
mysteries of Osiris , XO editions, Paris, 2003. Nonknown pagination and ISBN.
Three initiatory voyages , XO editions, Paris, 2003. 621 p. - p. of pl., 20 cm. Gather following works:

the brotherhood of wise of North
the message of the manufacturers of cathedrals
the initiatory voyage or thirty-three degrees of wisdom

Signed novels “Christian Jacq”

the Extraordinary Adventure of the LAMA Dance hall (1982)
Empire of the white pope , Garancière, coll “fantastic Adventures”, Paris, 1986. 209 p.
Champollion the Egyptian , Editions of the Rock, Monaco, 1987. 427 p. - p. of pl., 25 cm.
the Queen Sun: liked of Toutânkhamon , Julliard, Paris, 1988. 431 p., 23 cm.
Main Hiram and the king Solomon (1989)
For the love of Philae , Bernard Grasset, Paris, 1990. 334 p., 23 cm.
the Business Toutânkhamon , Bernard Grasset, Paris, 1992. 453 p., 23 cm.
the Monk and worthy the , Editions Robert Laffont, Paris, 1992. 241 p., 22 cm.
the Judge of Egypt (1993 - 1994)

Volume 1: the assassinated Pyramid , Plon, Paris, 1993. 402 p., 21 cm.
Volume 2: the Law of the desert , Plon, Paris, 1993. 419 p., 21 cm.
Volume 3: the Justice of the vizier , Plon, Paris, 1994. 379 p., 21 cm.

Stopping on the Nile , Editions Robert Laffont, coll “Best-sellers”, Paris, 1994. 412 p., 24 cm.
Ramsès (1995 - 1997):

Volume 1: the Son of the light , Editions Robert Laffont, Paris, 1995. 389 p., 24 cm.
Volume 2: the Temple of the million years , Robert Laffont, Paris, 1995. 379 p., 24 cm.
Volume 3: the Battle of Kadesh , Editions Robert Laffont, Paris, 1996. 384 p., 24 cm.
Volume 4: the Lady of Abou Simbel , Editions Robert Laffont, Paris, 1996. 396 p., 24 cm.
Volume 5: Under the acacia of Occident , Editions Robert Laffont, Paris, 1997. 374 p., 24 cm.

Been engaged of the Nile (with illustrations of Jean-Marc Pau), Magnard youth, Paris, 1996. 167 p., 21 cm.
the black Pharaon , Robert Laffont, Paris, 1997. 359 p., 24 cm.
Pierre of light (2000):

Volume 1: Néfer the silencer , XO editions, Paris, 2000. 2 volumes sold together:

Néfer the silencer . 420 p., 24 cm.
Daily life in the place of Truth . 61 p., 24 cm.

Volume 2: the wise Woman , XO editions, Paris, 2000. 485 p., 24 cm.
Volume 3: Paneb burning the , XO editions, Paris, 2000. 477 p., 24 cm.
Volume 4: the Place of truth , XO editions, Paris, 2000. 457 p., 24 cm.

the Queen Freedom

Volume 1: World of darkness , XO editions, Paris, 2001. 341 p., 24 cm.
Volume 2: the War of the crowns , XO editions, Paris, 2002. 343 p., 24 cm.
Volume 3: the blazing Sword , XO editions, Paris, 2002. 332 p., 24 cm.

Mysteries of Osiris

Volume 1: the Tree of life , XO editions, Paris, 2004. 446 p., 24 cm.
Volume 2: Conspiracy of the evil , XO editions, Paris, 2003. 416 p., 24 cm.
Volume 3: the Way of fire , XO editions, Paris, 2004. 416 p., 24 cm.
Volume 4: the Great secrecy , XO editions, Paris, 2004. 446 p., 24 cm.

That the life is soft in the shade of the palms: breaking news of Egypt , XO editions, Paris, 2005. 259 p., 24 cm.
Mozart

Volume 1: the Large magician , XO editions, Paris, 2006 392p.,
Volume 2: the Son of the light , XO editions, Paris, 2006
Volume 3: the Brother of fire , XO editions, Paris, 2006
Volume 4: the Aime d' Isis , XO editions, Paris, 2006

the Revenge on the Gods

Volume 1: Hunting for the man , XO editions, Paris, 2006. 368 p., 24 cm.
Volume 2: Divine Adoratrice , XO editions, Paris, 2007. 352 p., 24 cm.

Signed works “J.B. Livingstone”

Collection “files of Scotland Yard”:

Murder in British Museum , Editions of the Rock, Monaco, 1984.
the secrecy of Mac Gordon Editions of the Rock, Monaco, 1985.
Crime in Lindenbourne , Editions of the Rock, Monaco, 1985.
the assassin of the Tower of London , Editions of the Rock, Monaco, 1986. 231 p.
three crimes of Christmas , Editions of the Rock, Monaco, 1986. 223 p., 23 cm.
Murder in Cambridge , Editions of the Rock, Monaco, 1987. 236 p.
Murder at the druids , Editions of the Rock, Monaco, 1987. 224 p., 23 cm.
Murder with four hands , Editions of the Rock, Monaco, 1988. 247 p., 23 cm.
the mystery of Kensington , Editions of the Rock, Monaco, 1988. 233 p., 23 cm.
Which killed Sir Charles? , Editions of the Rock, Monaco, 1989. 215 p., 23 cm.
Murder in Touquet , Editions of the Rock, Monaco, 1989. 224 p., 23 cm.
the return of Jack the eventror , Editions of the Rock, Monaco, 1989.
Murder in an editor , Editions of the Rock, Monaco, 1990. 244 p., 23 cm.
Higgins carries out the survey , Éditions of the Rock, Monaco, 1990.
Murder in the old man Nice , Editions of the Rock, Monaco, 1990. 234 p., 23 cm.
Four women for a murder , Editions of the Rock, Monaco, 1990. 239 p., 23 cm.
Weddings mortals in Aix-en-Provence , Editions of the Rock, Monaco, 1991. 189 p., 23 cm.
Murder on invitation , Editions of the Rock, Monaco, 1991. 233 p., 23 cm.
missings of the Log Born , Editions of the Rock, Monaco, 1991. 199 p., 23 cm.
the secrecy of the darkroom , Editions of the Rock, Monaco, 1991.
the assassination of the king Arthur , Editions of the Rock, Monaco, 1992. 195 p., 23 cm.
Ball mortal in Wimbledon , Editions of the Rock, Monaco, 1992. 199 p., 23 cm.
Crime with the Cannes festival , Editions of the Rock, Monaco, 1992. 198 p., 23 cm.
the clock and watch maker of Buckingham , Editions of the Rock, Monaco, 1992. 216 p., 23 cm.
Which killed the astrologer? , Editions of the Rock, Monaco, 1993. 238 p., 23 cm.
the young girl and death, Editions of the Rock, Monaco, 1993. 225 p., 23 cm.
curse of the templier , Editions of the Rock, Monaco, 1993.
spring Crime , Editions of the Rock, Monaco, 1993.
mortal Stamp , Editions of the Rock, Monaco, 1994. 227 p., 23 cm.
Higgins against Scotland Yard , Editions of the Rock, Monaco, 1994. 218 p., 23 cm.
Murder in City , Editions of the Rock, Monaco, 1994. 209 p., 23 cm.
the crime of Ivanhoé , Editions of the Rock, Monaco, 1995. 202 p., 23 cm.
a perfect witness , Editions of the Rock, Monaco, 1995. 187 p., 23 cm.
Murder on settee , Editions of the Rock, Monaco, 1995. 189 p., 23 cm.
the Assassin of the golf , Editions of the Rock, Monaco, 1995. 236 p., 23 cm.
To die for the crown , Editions of the Rock, Monaco, 1996. 202 p., 23 cm.
a corpse of no importance , Editions of the Rock, Monaco, 1996. 221 p., 23 cm.
Murder in Canterbury , Editions of the Rock, Monaco, 1996. 219 p., 23 cm.
the circle of the assassins , Editions of the Rock, Monaco, 1996. 211 p., 23 cm.
Window on crime , Editions of the Rock, Monaco, 1997. 211 p., 23 cm.
Murder with the Indian Editions of the Rock, Monaco, 1997. 213 p., 23 cm.
underground Crimes , Editions of the Rock, Monaco, 1997. 221 p., 23 cm.
the Business Julius Fogg , Editions of the Rock, Monaco, 1997. 205 p., 23 cm.
Crime in Oxford , Editions of the Rock, Monaco, 1997. 219 p., 23 cm.

Signed works “Christopher Casing”

Series “Investigations of Lord Percival” or “an investigation of Lord Percival”:

the last crime of Agatha Christie , Editions Robert Laffont, Paris, 1998. 230 p., 22 cm.
an assassin models , Éditions Robert Laffont, Paris, 1998. 249 p., 22 cm.
Cure mortal in Abano , Editions Robert Laffont, Paris, 1998. 250 p., 22 cm.
the horse of the crime , Editions Robert Laffont, Paris, 1998.
Which killed Toutânkhamon? , Editions Robert Laffont, Paris, 2000. 223 p., 22 cm.
Beauty mortal , Company 12, Paris, 2001. 227 p., 22 cm.
Roman Crimes , Company 12, Paris, 2002. 250 p., 22 cm.

Works of collaboration

François Brunier, Christian Jacq and Marcel V. Locquin, relativistic Astrology , Editions of Paris, Paris, 1971. 365 p.
Christian Jacq and François Brunier, Saint-Bertrand-with-Comminges , Editions of the Three worlds, coll “Guides and pilgrimages” n° 1, Paris, 1975. 77 p., 22 cm.
Christian Jacq and François Brunier, Saint-Just-with-Valcabrère , Editions of the Three worlds, coll “Guides and pilgrimages” n° 2, Paris, 1975. 31 p., 22 cm.
Christian Jacq and Patrice of the Stone quarry, gold and sand : heraldic symbolic system, honor of the name , Editions of Three worlds, coll “Ways of the symbols” n° 2, Paris, 1976. 271 p., 22 cm.
Christian Jacq and Patrice of the Stone quarry, crowned Origins of the French royalty (with photographs of Rene-Jean France and drawings of Francoise Guillaume), the Gold Leopard, coll “Scriptoria” n° 1, Paris, 1981. 175 p. - p. of pl., 21 cm.
Jan Pilarski, a spy for eternity , with the collaboration of Christian Jacq, Editions of the Rock, Monaco, 1990. 239 p., 24 cm.
Collective, the initiatory message of the cathedrals (under the direction of Christian Jacq), the House of life, Paris, 1995. 299 p., 23 cm.

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