On the dark side, a record of corruption and serious toxicity from the festival managment. On the hopeful side, Quebec cartoonists are getting their due.
From the article:
Our talks in Angoulême with various movers and shakers (publishers, authors, journalists and festival goers) led us to conclude that the local Quebec output of graphic novels is now well known beyond our borders. One thing is certain, Quebec has carved a solid spot in the international francophone landscape. Our authors are respected here, and we can have passionate discussions about the themes explored in our books.
Hearing the Quebec accent has become common in Angoulême. “I was walking alone in the streets of Angoulême towards the festival and I was surprised to hear myself say, seems like another day at the office! As if, coming here, has become a normal thing in my life as an author of comics. And to think, just a few years back, just the idea of someday coming here made me so excited,” the author Cathon marveled.
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