description Drawn & Quarterly Overview
Founded in Montreal by Chris Oliveros in 1990, Drawn & Quarterly began as a quarterly comics anthology and developed into a publisher of alternative and literary comics. Graphic novels and translated work became part of its scope, extending the original anthology model into a catalog of individual books. Although listed here with zines, the name therefore refers both to an early comics publication and to the publishing house that grew from it. Its catalog has included work by Chris Ware, Lynda Barry, Adrian Tomine, and Seth.
Canadian and American creators appear alongside European and Japanese artists, giving readers access to different traditions of independent comics. It suits those interested in author-led visual storytelling across short and long forms. The publisher's identity is tied to treating comics as substantial literary and artistic work.
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What is Drawn & Quarterly: a zine or a publisher?
Drawn & Quarterly began as a Montreal comics magazine and later became a major publisher of literary graphic novels. Its early identity was tied to a quarterly comics format, but the company now publishes books as well.
Who founded Drawn & Quarterly?
Chris Oliveros founded Drawn & Quarterly in Montreal in 1989. He remained its publisher for roughly 25 years before stepping down in 2015.
Which creators are associated with Drawn & Quarterly?
The publisher has released work by creators including Julie Doucet, Seth, Chris Ware, and Adrian Tomine. Its catalog is known for alternative comics and autobiographical or literary graphic novels.
Why is Tove Jansson connected to Drawn & Quarterly?
Drawn & Quarterly helped bring English-language editions of Tove Jansson's Moomin comics to a wider North American audience. The Moomin publishing project became an important part of the company's catalog after 2006.
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