FOREIGN RIGHTS CATALOGUE 2015
JUNGLE Elvis, a biography Philippe Chanoinat & Fabrice le Hénanff When he enters Studio Sun in 54 to record his first single, Elvis is far from imagining that he is going to revolutionize music and stir up the youth all around the world. This comic book tells the story of a young lad coming from nowhere, who is going to become the biggest star in the world. To this day, all those who call themselves rock’n’roll musicians – whatever the kind – owe him a little something. Elvis’s legend will never die…
One Shot, October 2015, 80 pages, 230x300 - world rights available
Hipster than ever James Kevin is a hipster – a real one: red beard, large-framed glasses, an immoderate taste for vintage and underground – and an obsessive fear of anything directly or indirectly linked to the mainstream, that abomination. As far as he could remember, Kevin has always been a hipster. He was born this way -on the fringes, out of synch, against the flow. Except there is a problem: how do you remain a hipster if everyone is becoming one too? To avoid the attacks of the big bad mainstream, you sometimes need to use cunning… 1 vol. – On Going Series, vol.2 in October 2016, 112 pages, 180x180 - world rights available
The War of the return strikes back (Star Wars parody) Thierry Vivien Imagine the characters from Star Trek and their classic blue jacket with striped sleeves, openly making fun of the “dressing gown” that the Jedi use as a costume. Or Master Yoda transforming into the Incredible Hulk after absorbing too much Japanese radiations... This hilarious parody of Star Wars is a crossover of all the cult science-fiction and fantasy universes.
2 vol. – On Going series, vol. 3 in November 2015, 192 pages, 160x220 – rights sold to Spain
Mars & Venus Paul Dewandre & Nathalie Jomard It is composed of one-strip gags in which men and women are trying to put the therapist’s advice into practice – but the results are not always as good as expected. Between pride and submission, one needs to find a middle ground. The female and the male language are quite different and it can be rather difficult to understand each other. For the first time, a self-help book turned into a comic! Also available: Mars & Venus activity book! Mars & Venus is the adaptation in 3 comic books of the world-famous essay by John Gray. 3 vol., Omnibus upcoming in 2016, 200 pages, 225x300 – world rights available
VIE DE MERDE Collective authors VDM.fr is one of the most visited microblogging website in France. It allows internet users to share, with a short sentence, their little “shitty life” moment of the day and have a good laugh about it! The website has been developed in English as well, under the name “F my life”. Our comics’ series takes its inspiration directly from these testimonies - always hilarious, sometimes appalling but generally reassuring! Everyone has their “F my life” moments… 20 volumes have been published, assembled under categories such as “exes”, “holidays” or “first times”.
20 vol., On Going Series, 48 pages, vol. 21 in 2016, 210x320 – rights sold to Italy (vol. 1,2,6,8)
JUNGLE KIDS CLUEDO / CLUE Barféty & Pierre Huong The famous boardgame adapted into a comic book! It is early morning and Madame Rose has just discovered the lifeless body of Dr. Black. Thanks to his talent with computers, his keen sense of observation and the guests’ tendency to confide into him, Mr. Plum gradually discovers many clues, including the time and location of the crime as well as the murder weapon. Those revelations will allow him to prove Madame Rose and Mrs Peacock innocent. Finally, convinced of having unmasked the murderer, M. Plum gathers everyone in the living room. Is the murderer Mr. Mustard, M. Green or Mrs White? A game/ comic-book filled with suspense! 2 vol., On Going series, vol.3 in May 2016, 48 pages, 230x300 — world rights available
The Whys Philippe Vandel, Mad & Allan Why can you hear the ocean in a seashell? Why do mosquitoes bite? Why do we measure a boat’s speed in knots? No, seriously, why?! For the curious, both young and grown-up, this comic deals with all sorts of universal “whys” in a serious, and playful manner. Scientific, historical or simply logical questions are asked and answered in funny one-page stories.
2 vol., On Going series, October 2015, 220x300 — world rights available
Jappeloup Pierre Durant, Max l’Hermenier & Béatrice Penco Sechi Adapted for the first time into a graphic novel, discover the story of Pierre Durand and Jappeloup, the famous duo that left its mark on the history of equestrian sport! When he was just a little boy, Pierre made a decisive encounter with Jappeloup, a fiery and untamable horse. Thanks to the special bond that binds them, they will climb to glory together.
New series, vol. 1 in November 2015 & vol.2 in October 2016, 48 pages, 210x300
Albion’s champions Jean-Blaise Djian, Nacho Arranz et Nathaniel Legendre In 1199, freshly back from the Crusades, good king Richard of England is assassinated. His mother Eleanor of Aquitaine then starts fearing that her youngest son, John Lackland, will take advantage of this opportunity to claim the throne of England; that is why she decides to call on a team of sleuths to counter John Lackland’s plans – and that is how Albion’s Champions are gathered in absolute secrecy. But that would be without reckoning with the mischievous, daring (and much too young) Robyn, who joins the expedition without an invitation! A series filled with adventure, magic and history – from the author of the acclaimed comic “Les Quatre de Baker Street”. New series, vol.1 in February 2016, 48 pages — world rights available
The Thieves Guild Maïa Mazaurette & Céline Liégeois The Eisenstuck family is like any other family… in appearance; for in actual fact, they are members of the Guild of Thieves, a secret society dating back from the 19th Century that gathers and protects criminals of all types. So, in the Eisenstuck family, the mother is a heist specialist, the father runs a backstreet poker club, and the children all go to the very selective School of Thievery. Clémence, 11, is the most talented one and she makes her parents very proud: she is about to become a great criminal! But there’s a catch: Clémence is passionate about justice. She dreams of enforcing the law… in secret of course, because she doesn’t want to let her beloved family down. A funny and tender series, in which morals can be found where you least expect them. New series, vol.1 in February 2016, 48 pages — world rights available
MISS JUNGLE Mistinguette Greg Teyssier & Amandine The adventures of one the most popular young French girl’s character! Chloé, AKA Mistinguette, is a sweet, quite reserved girl with a tendency for blunder… In this bright and fresh universe, particularly easy to identify with for young female readers, Mistinguette is going to evolve as the story goes by and takes her into a new middle-school, meeting new friends, experiencing joy and heartbreaks... but above all things trying to fit in with the other students while still keeping true to herself. The series transmits values such as friendship, tolerance and family...
6 vol. – On Going series, vol.7 in October 2016, 56 pages, 230x310 — world rights available
Akiko Cyrielle Japan, nowadays 15-year-old Akiko has always lived in the countryside. As her father gets a better job in a large Japanese metropolis, she sees herself compelled to follow her family and live in the city. She will soon have to face the difficulties of fitting into this new way of life, especially at school…Luckily she meets Ayumi.
2 vol. – On Going series, vol. 3 in March 2016, 48 pages, 230x310 — world rights available
Chocolate Box Girls Véronique Grisseaux & Sébastien A comic adaptation of the best-selling novels series “Chocolate Box Girls” by Cathy Cassidy! Cherry and her father Paddy are leaving for England to move in with Charlotte, his new girlfriend and the mother of four girls. Cherry is delighted of being part of a large family, especially because they are all participating in creating a small-scale chocolate factory! But in big families, things are not always easy and everyone has to find their place at Home. Each sister has her own story to tell … which one will you prefer? 2 vol. – On Going series, vol.3 & 4 in 2016, 48 pages, 220x310 — world rights available
Aurélie Laflamme’s diary Véronique Grisseaux & Laetitia Aynié An adaptation of the eponymous best-selling novels series by India Desjardin! Aurélie is fourteen and she feels out of place everywhere. Awkward, blundering and whimsical, she feels like she has been forgotten on Earth by extraterrestrials…. Luckily, thanks to her sense of humour and a tad of rebelliousness, Aurélie can cope with any situation… This series deals with the ups and downs of a teenager day to day life – sweet and hilarious.
1 vol. – On Going series, vol.2 in April 2016, 80 pages, 200x270 – world rights available
Enola Holmes Serena Blasco Those who claim that Sherlock Holmes is the best detective in the world are not aware of the existence of his little sister, Enola! Adapted from the popular novels by Nancy Springer. Enola Holmes is the younger sister of the famous detective, Sherlock Holmes. On her birthday, she discovers that her mother has disappeared – leaving behing her an herbarium and a notebook filled with coded messages. She has only one thing on her mind : investigating on her mother’s disappearance and finding her. Her path will quickly lead her to the dark and dodgy suburbs of London, and she will find herself involved in the kidnapping of a young Marquis… 1 vol. – On Going series, vol.2 in September 2016, 56 pages, 230x310 — world rights available
Mila Alexandre Aré & Lyx 13-year-old Mila lives with her father and her cat in a small downtown apartment. What interests her more than anything else? Boys, boys, boys… oh, and also her girlfriends, her blog, her weight, make-up and the sales shopping season… A 100% girly comic book for young and teenage readers, filled with gags in 1 or 2 pages.
New series, vol.1 in May 2016, 48 pages — world rights available
Humour / gift books My Teen is a big Dork Laurent Storck & Silvia Kahn Ah, teenage angst: four years’ worth of bummers, anxieties and screaming matches! Parents, be reassured: today, you are not alone anymore. This book, written especially for you, is going to help you weather the crisis without (too many) after-effects. A hilarious must-read to deal with the teenage crisis of your beloved flesh and blood. Also available in this collection : My Ex is a big dork One shot, illustrated, 160 pages, November 2015, 110x170 — world rights available
My Cat is like every other Geek Florian Meet Giggles, a bulimic cat who is addicted to napping and expert in couch scratching - your average cat on the whole, but for one little detail : Giggles loves texting and showing off on social networks. With humour and mischievousness (and sometimes a bit of dishonesty), he shares with us his everyday life, his schemes to get still more catfood, his addiction to catnip, etc.
One Shot, illustrated, 144 pages, April 2015, 140x200 — world rights available
The ART OF BEING SINGLE Klaire fait Grr Being single is an art – seriously! So much so that everyone should master the codes, tricks and perks of single life. Whether you aspire to become a die-hard bachelor, or you wish to remain one, this book is made for you and will allow you to enjoy it to the fullest.
One Shot, illustrated, 144 pages, January 2016, 110x170 — world rights available
How pretty is that Pasta Necklace! Marion McGuiness Here is a book that alternates illustrations and texts to inform you (or remind you) of the best fibs to tell your little cherubs! A funny and colourful book, the perfect gift for parents – newbies or experienced! “If you pee in the swimming pool, water will turn red!” “Stop squinting! If there’s a gust of wind, you’ll remain like this forever!”
One shot, illustrated, 96 pages, September 2015, 140x200 — world rights available
Cat Bouboule Nathalie Jomard Comical, a tad devilish and chronically overweight (but he’s fine with that) : Cat bouboule is king of his castle ! He is the actual star of the house, and even when he has to go along with the nutty ideas of his « masters » (including the children), he never departs from his majestic air. Raising artist Nathalie Jomard sketches the adventures of Cat Bouboule in her unique style, at once whacky and elegant. An absolute must have for all cat lovers … and their detractors! 1 vol., On Going series, vol.2 in May 2016, 220x220 — world rights available
Hollywood’s biggest Clichés Allan Barte Do you love Hollywood movies ? This book is for you ! Oh no, you hate them ? This book is for you too !! Allan Barte, a comic book author, has recently created a buzz by developing a website collecting all the clichés that can be found in movies or TV series. Those little details that we all have noticed at some point are turned into a series of modern and striking drawings. A must read for a good laugh !
2 vol., 100 pages, November 2015, 156x200 – world rights available
My Christmas (in)activity Book Klaire fait Grr & Blaise Jacob Ugh, Christmas time, the turkey, the tree, the family… and the interminable meals, the more or less adequate presents… without mentioning Uncle Jo’s smutty jokes and Auntie Odette’s cutting remarks… does any of this sound familiar? Then this (in)activity workbook is made for you! Filled with quizzes, colouring pages, cut-out labels and gift ideas, it is a practical book to spend the holidays without a hitch but with a good dose of humour!
One shot, illustrated, 48 pages, November 2015, 170x220 — world rights available
STEINKIS Amazigh Mohamed Aredjal & Cedric Liano The Journey of Free Men. An illegal immigrant’s story between Morocco and Spain. Like many before him, Mohamed, a young undocumented Moroccan, is setting out on a journey to Europe. The crossing is perilous. After arriving in Spain, he will end up in prison, be deported and get extradited to Morocco to be judged. And yet, this nightmare is actually going to bring Mohamed closer to his dream… Back in Morocco, Mohamed is going to go back to school, get into an art school and gradually become the world-famous artist that we know today. Supported by a delicate and moving drawing, and neither sordid nor simplistic, Amazigh is both a character-driven testimony on illegal immigration and a tribute to the men and women who are trying to proudly bear the name of their people - “amazigh”, or “free man” in the Berber tongue. Graphic Novel, 160 pages, April 2014 – Ecumenical award in Angoulême 2015, 190x265 — world rights available
Varto Gorune Aprikian & Stephane Torossian 1915 – two children are caught in the middle of the Armenian Genocide. April 1915. World War One is raging. A Turkish adolescent, Hassan, is entrusted with a perilous misson by his father : to escort two Armenian children, Maryam and Varto, to a safe place. On the occasion of the Armenian Genocide centenary commemoration, VARTO carries a message of reconciliation by shedding a light on a fact that was often forgotten in official historical accounts, either on the Armenian or the Turkish side : the rescue of Armenians from the massacres by “righteous” turks. Graphic novel, April 2015, 128 pages, 190x265 — world rights available
Algeria is as beautiful as America Olivia Burton & Mahi Grand The granddaughter of Pieds-Noirs, Olivia has always heard about Algeria. But between nostalgia, picture postcard images and war wounds, she has always been quite uncomfortable with this heritage. In the 1990s, she asks her grandmother to write her memoirs, but all she gets from her is a tired smile. And yet, as she is sorting through her things after she passed away, Olivia stumbles upon a file that is intended for her ; inside are all her memories from Algeria. Ten years later, she decides to go there to compare these stories with reality. She goes alone, taking with her the contact number of some local man named Djaffar… Graphic novel, January 2015, 180 pages, 180x250 — world rights available
K.O in Tel Aviv Asaf Hanuka After a critically acclaimed first volume (2012), and a second volume that was shortlisted to be part of the official selection in Angoulême in 2015, Asaf Hanuka delivers a new batch of his snapshots, alternately cynical and tender, funny and poetic. We are delighted to meet again with the disenchanted citizen, the bewitched husband, the miffed landlord, the cynical artist and the anxious overprotective father – in short, a character that is irresistibly endearing – and his exceptionally subtle perspective on the world illustrated with a remarkable graphic inventivity. “The strength of his short stories – which are, most of the time, like oneiric flashes springing from day-to-day experience – is to manage to blend satire and the fantastic. […] This last refuge of the doomed called - as we know - humour, finds an expression in situations in which the contradictions are exalted by the art of drawing.” (LIRE) 2 vol., On Going series, vol. 3 in January 2016, 96 pages, 230x320. Rights sold to the US (worldwide English), Germany, Spain, Italy, Korea, Croatia, Serbia.
WEDNESDAY Juan Berrio It’s a Wednesday like any other in a city, a neighbourhood, an apartment building. Neighbours bump into each other, greet each other and observe one another. Each and every one of them goes about their daily business, unaware of the fact that they are all part of a story – the one of their building – and of a plot… because even if they can seem uneventful at first glance, our little routines can be as fascinating as detective stories. With a limpid stroke, Juana Berrio brings to light the invisible and tenuous threads that connect the lives of these characters, at times funny, endearing or moving. Graphic novel, January 2016, 160 pages, 180x250 — First published in Spain by Sins Entido, other rights available
Anent, news from the Jivaros Alessandro Pignocchi (Anents are short poems sung in a low voice by Jivaro Indians in order to establish a form of thought transmission with plants, animals and spirits) Anent tells with much humour and self-mockery the story of Alessandro’s stay with the Amazonian tribe of Jivaro Indians. Fascinated by the work of the anthropologist Philippe Descola, who was a specialist of this people, he gives us a clever and personal reading of his work. But is the mind-blowing experience described by the anthropologist within everybody’s reach? Anent explores the fantasy that can be awakened in an urban Westerner by a rich, complex and deeply animistic society – in which mysteries are guarded jealously… Graphic novel, January 2016, 160 pages, 180x250 — world rights available
Manouches Kkrist Mirror A graphic novel that draws the portrait of a gipsy community. Archange married Marie. With this slender woman, scarred by her internment in the camp of Montreuil-Bellay when she was a child, he has raised a big family. Now the patriarch of his community, Archange guides his people in their daily life, in which great precariousness is made slightly more bearable by a deeply rooted solidarity. Through his confidences to a non-gipsy schoolteacher, a “gadjo”, we discover an endearing character, rough and infinitely gentle in turns, as well as the culture, the history and the hardships of a little known community.
Graphic Novel, January 2016, 100 pages, 230x320 — world rights available
Avery’s Blues Angus & Tamarix Avery, a young black man from Mississippi, dreams of becoming a blues music star like his idol Robert Johnson. At night, just like his role-model, he plays the guitar at a crossroads near Road 49 in Mississippi… And to his great surprise, the Devil eventually comes to meet him. He is ready to grant Avery the genius and talent he needs to become a legend. In exchange, of course, he wants a soul… but not any soul! Not Avery’s in any case - it is way too corrupted! No, what the Devil wants is a pure, pious soul, devoid of any sins. Avery accepts the deal. He already knows who he will bring as an offering: Johnny, his young 12-year-old neighbour. He drags him along in a journey full of hazards. Despite himself, Avery becomes Johnny’s guardian angel… unless it is the other way round? The two companions end up getting along and becoming attached to one another. They become inseparable. But how can they extricate themselves from the diabolical pact sealed by Avery? Graphic novel, September 2016, 72 pages, 200x280 — world rights available
WARUM/VRAOUM Four Colours Blaise Guinin Grégoire and Pierre are friends, and as students they swap their identities – and their skills – just for one class. In their switched lives, they meet four women. The author has used the famous four-colour Bic biro to tell the story of those encounters… Black for Chloé de Jais, the ex of the cynical Grégoire who traumatized her without even realizing it - Green like the glasses of his arousing professor - Red like the hair of Mathilde, with whom Pierre falls in love, and Blue like this mysterious brunette who stirs Grégoire. And then everything is going to go wrong – someone is going to die…
Graphic novel, May 2014, shortlisted for thriller award in Angoulême 2015, 144 pages, 150x210 — world rights available
A drifting Mind Samuel Figuière A drifting mind is above all the story of a relationship between a father and a son. It is about how a man sees his father, whose sickness is gradually eroding his mental faculties. A dark and secret father, who took refuge all his life in painting and sculpting to communicate his deepest fears, and who is all of a sudden confronted with his worse nightmares: his memories of a war he lived through against his will. It also tells the story of the Algerian War as seen by a quite unusual French combatant: a uniformed soldier who is on the front but refuses to bear arms - a sort of hero who is still carrying the weight of his past. Gradually, the way the son sees his father is going to change… Graphic novel, January 2015, 112 pages, 200x260 — world rights available
The Year of the Crab Alice Baguet This book tells the daily life of a 19-year-old girl and her new friend… a cancer, appearing in the shape of a crab-like stain with a nasty sense of humour. This book is a humorous and lively autobiographical testimony on a dreadful disease, from which the author recovered completely cured and transformed. “Cancer doesn’t have to be this sad and tragic thing. Faced with disease, humour is as good a reaction as another - but it’s a funnier one”.
Graphic novel, May 2015, 96 pages, 200x260 — world rights available
Daddy’s not ready Sess 9 months of a father’s pregnancy … The first pregnancy test, the decision to keep the child, all the procedures, the aftercare, the search for a day nursery, the friends, the nightmares, the family… Daddy’s not ready is the journal of a young father… who is getting ready to experience the great adventure of fatherhood.
Graphic novel, October 2015, 200 pages, 150x210 — world rights available
Greetings from Iran Lenaïc Vilain Iran is opening up to tourism, and Lenaïc and his female companion decide to leave for this land of opportunity, impatient to discover the beauties of Persian culture and ready to get rid of their prejudices once and for all. From the huge Teheran to Ispahan, they follow the “Classic Iran” itinerary suggested by travel guides. They discover what life is like in an Islamic country. Against all odds, the Iran of the Mollahs and Khomeini is a country that is very much in tune with a lot of aspects of modernity… Alternately nonplussed and seduced, our two tourists never miss out on an occasion to find themselves stuck in hilarious situations. A funny and captivating travel diary. Graphic novel, October 2015, 146 pages, 185x240 — world rights available
A baby to be delivered Benjamin Renner It is a well-known fact that babies are delivered by storks… Except that here, the bird just broke a wing. It dumps the baby on three buddies: a moronic duck, a raving rabbit and a grumpy pig! The road is fraught with dangers, but the delivery has to be made! This cartoon-style road movie explains where babies come from and gets lost on the way… For those who like Tex Avery, Gaston Lagaffe, Road Runner, the Raving Rabbids, the scrat from Ice Age, Bugs Bunny, and all these kinds of things… One shot, New edition in November 2015, 304 pages, 190x230 — world rights available
Heroes’ therapy Wandrille & co It all started with one stupid idea… (they’re the best!): let’s lay superheroes down on a therapist’s couch. We mean all sorts of heroes, coming from adventure stories, Star Wars and Walt Disney movies or myths of Antiquity… The Transformers, Teenage Mutant Turtles, Where’s Waldo, Judge Dredd, Breaking Bad, Doctor Who, The Barbapapa, The Moomins, Winnie the Pooh, Bioman, Musclor… Come on, let’s lay them all down on the couch!
1 vol., On Going series, vol.2 in October 2015, 146 pages, 185x240 — world rights available
THE GOAT FARMER’S WAY Samuel Figuière A sensitive and documented report on the life of new farmers. Cécile and Nico, both in their thirties, have made the choice of becoming goat farmers. This choice is made all the more difficult by the fact that they are defending their human-scale farm at a time when only industrial logic prevails. They are both committed and struggling for the recognition of home-made production – all the while grappling with corporate lobbying, the public subsidy machinery and the bullying of the administration.
Graphic novel, November 2015, 112 pages, 200x260 — world rights available
Look at the Girls François Bertin A tribute to the women who populated a man’s life. François grew up surrounded with women and girls. He observed them, not always understanding them. Then he desired them, loved them, and drew them. Look at the Girls is an ode to women of all kinds: mother, sister, lover, muse, mentor… and daughter. This is a graphic quest for the essence of femininity, between tenderness and humour, between fascination and detachment.
Graphic novel, November 2015, 280 pages, 160x220 — world rights available
Under Anesthesia Delphine Hermans & Michel Vandam When your child falls seriously ill, you need to steer a steady course. You need to show strength, courage and reassurance... even when you are actually terrified. Between the medical appointments, the game of musical chairs with the doctors and the hopes and relapses, how can you avoid letting your family go drifting away? This intimist account is the story of a storm in which all certainties are shaken by illness, and love has to take the helm.
Graphic Novel, February 2016, 144 pages, 200x260 — world rights available
I & Me Aude Picault MOI JE is the first book published by very talented artist Aude Picault. First released in 2005 by Warum, it immediately meets his fans. With her unique style – both very simple and sophisticated – Aude Picault restitutes the daily life of a girl, just like her, with humour, ingenuity … and just a hint of cynism. In 2016, Warum will compile the two volumes of MOI JE in a great omnibus colllection.
Omnibus edition, 2016, 360 pages, 105x150, Rights sold to Spain
Steinkis group is an independant publishing company and consists of 4 publishing houses dedicated to comics, graphic novels, humor books and children magazines: Jungle!, Steinkis Editions, Warum/Vraoum, and Splash!. Steinkis group stands up for quality, innovation and respect for the author’s work, and is constantly looking for partners and contributors that are sharing these values. Steinkis group has developed many licensed books and coeditions, and will continue to look for the best means to keep the readers engrossed, with a large range of publications: from humorous and entertaining books to inventive and insightful graphic novels.
http://www.steinkis-groupe.com
Foreign Rights Manager
Flora Boffy-Prache fboffy@steinkis-groupe.com Tél. +33 (0)7 87 10 12 77 31 rue d’Amsterdam, 75008 Paris Tél. +33 (0)1 79 97 32 64