Publishers: Drawn & Quarterly Publications

About this publisher’s catalog

This catalog centers on graphic storytelling with a strong literary sensibility, blending humor, memoir, and inventive narrative forms. While many works are presented as comics or graphic novels, the collection also includes nonfiction explorations and autobiographical perspectives. Readers can expect a thoughtful mix of visual and textual storytelling that often challenges conventional formats.

What you’ll often find

  • Graphic novels and comic strips with literary and artistic depth
  • Humorous and satirical takes on everyday life and cultural topics
  • Autobiographical and memoir-driven narratives exploring personal history
  • Works that experiment with form and storytelling techniques
  • Collections that blend visual art with reflective or philosophical themes
  • Stories appealing to readers interested in both visual and textual nuance
  • Occasional juvenile fiction presented through comics and illustrated formats

How to browse this shelf

  • Start by distinguishing between narrative-driven comics and nonfiction graphic memoirs
  • Look for humor and satire tags to find lighter, witty reads
  • Explore works noted for formal experimentation for more avant-garde storytelling
  • Seek out autobiographical or biographical labels to focus on personal stories
  • Use juvenile fiction markers to find titles suitable for younger readers or nostalgic themes
  • Consider browsing by visual style or artistic approach when available
  • Filter by literary or thematic focus to match mood or subject interest

Good fit if you like

  • Reading that combines visual art with layered storytelling
  • Wry, understated humor that reflects on culture and daily life
  • Nontraditional narrative structures and creative formats
  • Personal and introspective accounts told through images and words
  • Works that invite reflection on the nature of storytelling itself
  • A mix of lighthearted and contemplative tones

Generated from the books currently available in this catalog.

  • Anna and Froga: I Dunno, What Do You Want to Do? I Dunno, What Do You Want to Do? — Anouk Ricard

    Anna and Froga: I Dunno, What Do You Want to Do? I Dunno, What Do You Want to Do? — Anouk Ricard

  • Moomin Begins a New Life — Tove Jansson

    Moomin Begins a New Life — Tove Jansson

  • Pippi Won’t Grow Up — Astrid Lindgren

    Pippi Won’t Grow Up — Astrid Lindgren

  • Uncomfortably Happily — Yeon-sik Hong

    Uncomfortably Happily — Yeon-sik Hong

  • Rebecca and Lucie in the Case of the Missing Neighbor — Pascal Girard

    Rebecca and Lucie in the Case of the Missing Neighbor — Pascal Girard

  • You’re All Just Jealous of My Jetpack Cartoons — Tom Gauld

    You’re All Just Jealous of My Jetpack Cartoons — Tom Gauld

  • Putin’s Russia The Rise of a Dictator — Darryl Cunningham

    Putin’s Russia The Rise of a Dictator — Darryl Cunningham

  • How to Understand Israel in 60 Days or Less — Sarah Glidden

    How to Understand Israel in 60 Days or Less — Sarah Glidden

  • My Begging Chart — Keiler Roberts

    My Begging Chart — Keiler Roberts

  • Kitaro Meets Nurarihyon — Shigeru Mizuki

    Kitaro Meets Nurarihyon — Shigeru Mizuki

  • Hostage — Guy Delisle

    Hostage — Guy Delisle

  • Acme Novelty Datebook, Volume One Volume One — Chris Ware

    Acme Novelty Datebook, Volume One Volume One — Chris Ware

  • Moomin Deluxe: Volume Two — Lars Jansson

    Moomin Deluxe: Volume Two — Lars Jansson

  • Blankets 20th Anniversary Edition — Craig Thompson

    Blankets 20th Anniversary Edition — Craig Thompson

  • It’s a Good Life, If You Don’t Weaken A Picture Novella — Seth

    It’s a Good Life, If You Don’t Weaken A Picture Novella — Seth

  • The Peanutbutter Sisters and Other American Stories — Rumi Hara

    The Peanutbutter Sisters and Other American Stories — Rumi Hara

  • Red Winter — Anneli Furmark

    Red Winter — Anneli Furmark

  • Toys Talking — Leanne Shapton

    Toys Talking — Leanne Shapton

  • The Con Artists — Luke Healy

    The Con Artists — Luke Healy

  • The Native Trees of Canada — Leanne Shapton

    The Native Trees of Canada — Leanne Shapton