Fantagraphics Books and the Advent of the Graphic Novel

Fantagraphics Books and the Advent of the Graphic Novel

Comic book editor and publisher Gary Groth recounts the history of Fantagraphics Books, which celebrated its 40th anniversary this year. Groth discussed the struggles, achievements and highlights of his company, which grew from a small, upstart press operating in College Park, Md., into the influent...

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Format: Video
Language:eng
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Books, author, graphics, graphic novels, literature, comics, comic books, editors, book editors, publisher
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Summary:Comic book editor and publisher Gary Groth recounts the history of Fantagraphics Books, which celebrated its 40th anniversary this year. Groth discussed the struggles, achievements and highlights of his company, which grew from a small, upstart press operating in College Park, Md., into the influential and noteworthy publisher it is today. Part of a series of programs held in conjunction with the annual SPX (Small Press Expo).