Belgian comic book withdrawn amid outrage over racist depictions

Publisher ‘profoundly sorry’ for hurt caused by Spirou and the Blue Gorgon as it recalls 30,000 copies from shopsA comic book has been withdrawn from sale by its Belgian publisher after an outcry over racist depictions of black people and “hyper-sexualised” images of women.The publisher Dupuis announced that its graphic novel, Spirou and the Blue Gorgon, would be removed from shops after the book caused a storm on social media. Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2024-11-05 13:10:34 UTC ]
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As the fair's guest of honor, Italy will be represented by more than 100 authors and speakers at this year's fair, as part of a robust programming slate programming with the theme 'Roots in the Future.' Italy was previously the guest of honor at Frankfurt in 1988. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Guess the Book Titles Using Only Emoji

It’s that time of year again, dust off your English Literature degrees and…interpret these emojis? Take our quiz to see how your texting skills help you name these 25 books! A little rusty? All the answers are at the bottom! Click here for the first round of guessing the book title and here for... Continue reading at Electric Literature

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7 Comics That Call for Extra Popcorn

As film and streaming studios scout comics of all genres for development, graphic novels also take inspiration from cinema—well beyond capes and tights. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Embroidery, cross-stitch, and other designs are inspired by woodland ecologies both natural and fantastical. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Comics Blockbusters

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Comics Are Ready to Get Retro

Graphic novel publishers are capitalizing on nostalgia with titles that tie into decades-old media properties, both rebooted and rediscovered. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Comics Are Ready to Get Retro

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Book Deals: Week of May 27, 2024

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Sights and Insights from the 2024 U.S. Book Show

This year's U.S. Book Show, held on May 22, was its most successful iteration yet. In case you missed it—or if you're ready to relive it—we've rounded up some highlights and takeaways from all the panels. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The State of Publishing, As Seen From the Inside: Notes from the 2024 Publishers Weekly U.S. Book Show

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