in theUnited States. Services of theFrenchEmbassy de l’Edition Française, and du Livre, theBureauInternational front. These include theCentreNational dessinée culture on theinternational the mission to promote the Bande by publicandprivate institutions with Piacentino (SNE). The FCA is supported (Gallimard BD); Deputytreasurer: Flore de Sèvres); Treasurer: Thierry Laroche Secretary: Sophie Castille (Média-participations); Executive ofGlénat); Vice-President: is chaired by JeanPaciulli (Chief A nonprofit association, the FCA industry trade association. (SNE), France’s bookpublishing the Syndicat nationaldel’édition (FCA) The “FrenchComicsAssociation” was formed in2016 by (Rue Agathe Jacon (Rue the Cultural

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Illustration ©Zep, 2019 NEW YORK COMIC CON • 200,000 visitors For over 70 years, French bande dessinée 2016 1 EXHIBIT BOOTH (BD) and American comics have been connec- • 7 authors 2019 CELEBRA- ted through the passion of avid readers that SEPTEMBER 26-NOVEMBER 5 • Partnership with Kinokuniya, created a bridge between the two continents. FRENCH COMICS FRAMED specialist bookshop JANUARY 24-27 On one side of the Atlantic Ocean, a large FESTIVAL EVENTS • New York FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL catalogue of fast-paced, action driven sto- • Numerous panels and other live DE LA BANDE DESSINÉE EXHIBITION AT COOPER UNION events at New York Comic Con, at ries and daring tales of modern heroes. On • Angoulême • A journey through the architecture Columbia University, the Society of the other side, a substantial offer of BD using • 5 American publishers TING of Bande dessinée Illustrators, with PEN LitCrawl, and freedom of speech as a vector to invent sto- invited in France • 80 original illustrations throughout the city • Business Breakfast ries without taboo of such genres as comedy • Professional lectures at NYCC NEW YORK COMIC CON • Rights & licensing meetings between or more complex and intimate dramas. Today, in the ICv2 program • 200,000 visitors French and American publishers more than ever, French creators have been • 1 exhibit booth THE DI- influenced by the international scene and • 13 authors MAY 17-19 • Events at cultural centers claim a more global graphic novel approach 2018 NCSFEST throughout the city born out of all the cultures of BD, including • Huntington Beach American comics and Japanese manga. JANUARY 25-28 • First Comics & Graphic Novels Festival organized by the National FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL Cartoonist Society Many American readers are familiar with classic French child- 2017 DE LA BANDE DESSINÉE VERSITY • Partnership with Lyon BD Festival ren’s graphic novels, like Asterix, Tintin, and The Smurfs. But, • Angoulême there’s so much more to discover in contemporary bande MAY 31-JUNE 1 • 5 American publishers EXHIBITION • A journey through the architecture dessinée! From bestsellers such as Persepolis, Blacksad BOOK EXPO (BEX) invited in France of Bande dessinée and The Rabbi’s Cat, to comics for younger readers, such as • New York • Business Breakfast • Rights & licensing meetings between • 80 original illustrations Akissi and The Big Bad Fox, and bold new voices and styles • Rights & licensing meetings between OF BANDE French and American publishers French and American publishers EVENTS emerging, there are Franco-Belgian comics for every taste. • VIP cocktail party showcasing • Numerous panels and other events bandes dessinées both in original MAY 31 throughout the city The FCA works closely with American publishers to help French and English translations NEW YORK RIGHTS • French authors as special guests their growing catalogs of translated bande dessinée reach FAIR-BOOK EXPO MAY 30 readers. Annually, it participates in a series of professional JUNE 22-26 • Rights & licensing meetings between DESSINÉE BOOK EXPO (BEX) and public events centered on comics and book culture that AMERICAN LIBRARY French and American publishers take place in the United States. As a collective, the FCA tours ASSOCIATION (ALA) • VIP cocktail party showcasing • New York • Rights & licensing meetings between a delegation of authors, artists, and publishers representing • Chicago bandes dessinées both in original French and English translations French and American publishers Franco-Belgian Comics. • 25,000 librarians from all over the United States • VIP cocktail party showcasing JUNE 21-26 bandes dessinées both in original Learn more about today’s bande dessinée, and fnd a wealth 1 EXHIBIT BOOTH AMERICAN LIBRARY French and English translations of new beautiful, original books and their talented creators, • 7 authors • Partnership with Challengers Comics ASSOCIATION (ALA) through the French Comics Association events. JUNE 21-24 + Conversation, specialist bookshop • New Orleans • 25,000 librarians from all over AMERICAN LIBRARY EVENTS FRENCH the United States ASSOCIATION (ALA) • Pre-conference educator forum • Washington, D.C. COMICS • Live reading in partnership with 1 EXHIBIT BOOTH FRENCH COMICS FRAMED FESTIVAL • 25,000 librarians from all over the KISS BETTER CAKE (Chicago Alternative Comics • 6 authors United States • CASTERMAN Expo) • Partnership with Crescent City For the general public, the FCA’s holds a semi-annual • DARGAUD • Numerous panels at ALA, and at the Comics, specialist bookshop 1 EXHIBIT BOOTH • DELCOURT festival, “French Comics Framed,” showcasing historic, International School of Comics in EVENTS • 4 authors • DUPUIS new and forthcoming Bande dessinée releases published Chicago • Numerous panels at ALA and other • Partnership with a local bookshop • GALLIMARD BD in the USA. • Reading group and other events in events in local bookshops, such as EVENTS • GLÉNAT cafés and bookshops in the city The French Library, and throughout • Panels and other events throughout • LE LOMBARD the city the city • RUE DE SÈVRES OCTOBER 4-9 • Sponsorship of the Will Eisner • Sponsorship of the Will Eisner • SOLEIL FRENCH COMICS FRAMED Graphic Novel Grants Reception Graphic Novel Grants Reception (publishing house FESTIVAL RETURNS! members in 2019) • New York