BDQ Essays and Interviews on Quebec Comics
BDQ Essays and Interviews on Quebec Comics by Andy Brown, published by Conundrum Press in 2017, offers a comprehensive exploration of the unique comics community in Quebec. This edition, written in English and spanning 223 pages, delves into the distinctive blend of European and North American influences that characterize Quebec’s comic scene. The book highlights the contributions of notable artists such as Michel Rabagliati, Guy Delisle, and Julie Doucet, while also addressing the lesser-known works that remain outside the province’s borders.
Readers will find a collection of essays and interviews that provide context to the history and diversity of Quebec comics. The volume discusses early comic strips from Montreal newspapers, the work of cartoonist Albert Chartier, and the underground minicomics movement of the 1990s. It also touches on the experiences of anglophone artists within this vibrant cultural landscape and features discussions on iconic characters like Red Ketchup and the avant-garde figure Valium. This anthology serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the cultural and artistic significance of comics in Quebec.
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The comics community in Quebec has long been heralded as unique, blending the clear line aesthetic of Europe with the underground influences of North America. Think Tintin meets R. Crumb. Of course, most of the work is in the French language. And while artists such as Michel Rabagliati, Guy Delisle, and Julie Doucet are now internationally recognized, much of it is still unknown outside the province. Conundrum Press started its BDANG imprint in 2004 to rectify this situation by translating and publishing work from Quebec comic artists. BDANG stands for Bande Dessinée en ANGlais, or French comics in English. This volume is a companion to the imprint, collecting interviews and essays on Quebec comics, to give context to the history and breadth of the work. Read about the early strips in Montreal newspapers at the turn of the century, Albert Chartier, cartoonist of rural Quebec, the zany antics of Red Ketchup, the underground minicomics boom of the 1990s, the anglophones who found themselves a part of the mix, and the hallucinogenic punk prophet Valium.
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