In the prestigious Hotel Dassault, the only weapon in attendance was the pen wielded by the hand drawn by Lewis Trondheim on the official poster. Do not forget that the first form of writing is drawing, whether in children or our ancestors the Cro-Magnon. hammered jury president in 2007. .

50 albums released during 2006 were selected (irrespective of geographical origin and, being translated works, regardless of initial date of publication in their original language) and compete for six of them for the Heritage Awards and the other 44 albums on 7 other awards (Best Album Award and 6 tied named the Angouleme Essentials, one to be labeled revelation).

New emblem of the graphic, the fawn now accompany all of the awards. If the name leaves a bit of a dreamer, his style reflects the spirit driven by Lewis Trondheim and the new leadership: simple, readable and effective. To top it all, a space dedicated to the official selection will be created to offer festival goers a vision works.

In addition to reforming the rankings, the 34th edition of the International Comics Festival is distinguished by its new location: the center will host cultural events and the site of the Salon Montauzier publishers. The biggest bookstore in the world of comics (10,000 mВІ) will consolidate all professionals (publishers, producers and distributors of products and semi-comic creations, booksellers and the international permit trading) all kinds, all sizes and specializations confused. This dissociation between geographical area and cultural programming remains the main concern of participants. Franck Bondoux, the delegate general, sought reassurance and asserts that this logistical problem will be controlled. It would, indeed, regrettable that the comings and goings between the two places have saddled the 2007 edition. This is a challenge, certainly material, important.

In terms of trends, also note the creation of an area larger than previously Manga (500 mВІ), the first part of the Universal Exhibition of comics, an improv-game BD and meetings drawn. We will return shortly on these events in our pages.

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