BCBF ONLINE SPECIAL EDITION | THE FAST GROWING CHILDREN'S COMICS AND GRAPHIC NOVELS MARKET

Over the last few years, the growth of the comic book and graphic novel market has been staggering, and this is reflected in the rising interest across the world in the children’s industry too. This vibrant landscape is analysed in this online discussion between Ivanka Hahnenberger, consultant for the BCBF comics area, and Calvin Reid, a key advocate for comics for his pioneering coverage of comics and graphic novels in the book trade. Speakers: Ivanka Hahnenberger (VIP Licensing), Calvin Reid (Publishers Weekly) Introduction by Elena Pasoli, BCBF Exhibition Manager Organized by: Bologna Children’s Book Fair