Some people don’t like to be reminded that Winter is coming–they’re either still disappointed in the way certain television shows handled that particular promise, or they don’t look great in heavy down parkas, or some other valid reason, like being annoyed they have to travel out of state to see a family who still refuses to understand that working in comics is an actual job, just as respectable and challenging as being an “environmental insurance adjuster”…maybe that last one is too specific, but the general thrust of the point remains. Some people just aren’t looking forward to winter! To those…
Fantagraphics at San Diego Comic-Con 2024: Signings, Panels, Web Sale, and More!
We’re so excited to be back at San Diego Comic-Con booth 1721, along with Special Guest Daniel Clowes! We’ve got a full signing schedule, fascinating panels, tables full of books (including some new releases that aren’t out yet), and exclusive merch! And then of course, there’s our big annual Not-At-Comic-Con Sale, with 25% off just about everything on Fantagraphics.com! Scroll down for the 411 on that. Fantagraphics Booth 1721 Signing Schedule: Thursday, July 25th: 1:00-3:00 pm: Jaime Hernandez (Love and Rockets) 4:00-5:00 pm: Briana Loewinsohn (Ephemera: A Memoir) + Beth Hetland (Tender) 5:00-6:00 pm: Charles Glaubitz (Starseeds 3) Friday, July 26th: 11:00 am-12:00…
Tucker Stone Joins Fantagraphics as Executive Director of Communications & Marketing
June 26th, 2024—SEATTLE, WA—Fantagraphics, the leading publisher of classic comics and literary graphic novels, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tucker Stone as the new Executive Director of Communications & Marketing. Having worked with such highly regarded organizations such as Nobrow & Flying Eye Books, TOON Books, and Ingram, Stone brings over 15 years of experience in the comics and publishing industry to the position at Fantagraphics. He recently served as the President of USBBY, the US chapter of the International Board for Books for Young People, and is the sole US member currently nominated for that organization’s Executive…
Fantagraphics at ALA Booth 1738!
Fantagraphics is hiring!
Fantagraphics is hiring a Bookkeeper. Full-time, 5-day/40-hour week, Monday-FridaySalary range: $48,000-$50,000Medical benefits, 401(k) with employer matchSeattle-based We are looking for a skilled Bookkeeper to maintain our financial records, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll. Ultimately, the Bookkeeper’s responsibilities are to accurately record all day-to-day financial transactions of our company. Responsibilities:– Record day to day financial transactions and complete the posting process– Verify that transactions are recorded correctly in the general ledger, and other supporting documents, as needed– Ensure posting process is performed daily and navigate any posting anomalies– Enter data and maintain records– Apply payments to invoices/payable– Record credit…
Warehouse Sale!
Warehouse Sale! Save 10% on all orders on Fantagraphics.com from May 31 to June 7 due to our temporary warehouse move. Please note, orders placed during during this period will take an 7-10 days to ship after shipping resumes on June 10. Plus, get a FREE mystery comic with your order as a thanks for your patience!
Fantagraphics at TCAF 2024
Fantagraphics is going to TCAF! Visit us at Tables 158, 159, 160 on May 11th and 12th for author signings, brand new books (including forthcoming releases), and merch! Fantagraphics Tables 158, 159, 160 Signing Schedule: Saturday, May 11th:11:00-12:00: Ho Che Anderson (Godhead 2)12:00-1:00: Nina Bunjevac (An Alchemical Journey Through the Major Arcana of the Tarot) + Anita Kunz (Striking a Pose: A Handy Guide to the Male Nude)1:00-2:00: Beth Hetland (Tender) + Caitlin Cass (Suffrage Song: The Haunted History of Gender, Race and Voting Rights in the U.S.)2:00-3:00: Thijs Desmet (Smoking Kills) + Rick Altergott (Blessed Be) Sunday, May 12th:1:00-2:00:…
Fantagraphics Fall 2024 New Releases
We’re thrilled to share the Fantagraphics Books Fall 2024 catalog, featuring a compelling lineup of captivating and engaging books! Sunday marks another triumph for internationally acclaimed cartoonist Olivier Schrauwen. This masterfully crafted narrative captures a day in the life of Thibault, whose mundane yet surreal experiences offer a deep dive into the complexities of human consciousness. Schrauwen’s innovative use of color and form, combined with a blend of slapstick and tension, makes Sunday the most anticipated book of the season. We are also proud to honor the life of pioneering cartoonist Barbara Shermund with Tell Me A Story Where The…
Fantagraphics Proudly Announces the Posthumous Release of Peepshow #15 by Joe Matt
April 9th, 2024—SEATTLE, WA—Fantagraphics Books is honored to announce the upcoming release of Peepshow #15, the latest and final issue of the critically acclaimed series by the late Joe Matt. Scheduled for release on July 17, 2024, this posthumous issue marks a significant moment in the legacy of one of the most distinctive and divisive voices in alternative comics. Joe Matt, who passed away unexpectedly in 2023 at the age of 60, left behind a legacy that has influenced a generation of cartoonists, filmmakers, writers, artists, and readers alike. Known for his painfully honest and self-reflective work, Matt had been…
Fantagraphics Announces A New Edition of Joe Sacco’s Palestine and the Launch of a New Weekly Comic Series on TCJ.com
MARCH 8, 2024—SEATTLE, WA—In response to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, and the resurgence of interest in Joe Sacco’s seminal work, Fantagraphics is proud to announce a new edition of the groundbreaking graphic novel Palestine, along with the introduction of a compelling new weekly comic by Joe Sacco on TCJ.com, titled “The War on Gaza.” Originally published 30 years ago, Palestine was a pioneering work of comics journalism, offering a nuanced, humanistic portrayal of the lives of Palestinians. After over 25 reprints of the original edition, this new edition comes at a crucial time, as the world witnesses…
