The Sleeping Beauty What happened after Sleeping Beauty and her prince "lived happily ever after"? DANIEL CLOWES, born in Chicago, lives with his wife, Erika, and their son Charlie in Berkeley, CA. His past work includes the ongoing comic book Eightball. This version of The Sleeping Beauty is based upon the original 17th-century telling by Charles Perrault. Dan's most recent book is the graphic novel Ice Haven. He co-wrote the movie Ghost World with director Terry Zwigoff and wrote the movie Art School Confidential, both based upon his comics.