The Winter of the Cartoonist

by Paco Roca

Book Overview

In 1957, Editorial Bruguera was one of Spain's largest publishing houses, putting out hugely popular weekly magazines and comics for young and old -- while retaining all rights and creative control of their artists' work. Spanish comics superstar Paco Roca investigates the true story of five cartoonists who, spurred by poor working conditions, arbitrary editorial edicts, and nationwide dictatorial rule, went on a quest for creative freedom. Little...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1683963245
• ISBN13: 9781683963240
• Release Date: August 2020
• Publisher: Fantagraphics Books
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.8" x 9.5"
• Age Range: 13 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary