From the Forbes announcement: “The Harvey Awards are named for the visionary writer/artist/editor Harvey Kurtzman (MAD!). Debuting in 1988, the annual Harvey Awards have helped guide readers, retailers, librarians, and educators to hundreds of essential comics and graphic novels for almost four decades.
“My father believed early on that comics deserved to be taken seriously as art—art that could change how people see the world. Every one of these nominees carries that forward. They’re books that entertain you, challenge you, surprise you, and stick with you long after the last page,” said Nellie Kurtzman, Harvey Awards Steering Committee Co-Chair.”
This year’s Fantagraphics nominees are:
Best Children’s Book
Best International Book
Best International Book
Best International Book
Best International Book
Book of the Year