Special focus on Canadian Ninth Art
Angoulême International Comics Festival
January 24–28, 2024
This prestigious special focus at the Angoulême International Comics Festival is an excellent opportunity to showcase the diversity and creativity of Canada’s Ninth Art on the international stage. Activities related to the special focus will highlight Canada’s literary talent, arts, culture and stories to an international readership, as well as promote the sale of publishing and distribution rights for a wide range of Canadian works. The special focus on Canadian Ninth Art will also include strategic locations for book sales and signings as well as literary programming and an author delegation.
The Canada Stand will be located in the Pavillon Canada, a dedicated space to hold B2B meetings and exhibit your titles in the heart of the city's pedestrian and shopping district that will welcome public and professional visitors alike. There will also be an information desk at the Marché International des Droits (MID) to direct the professionals to the Pavillon for meetings.
Canada’s presence is thanks to a partnership with Global Affairs Canada, the government lead for the country's participation in this major event, and Canadian Heritage, who will support the Canadian presence through trade activities in collaboration with Livres Canada Books and with support from Québec BD.
Livres Canada Books is offering one-stop exhibitor services for this special event at minimal cost. Space on the Canada Stand is limited and will prioritize French- and English-language publishers known for expertise in the comics medium.
Options
Pavillon Canada ($500)
Dedicated B2B space in the heart of the action at this city-wide fair where publishers can meet with other professionals and hold business meetings.
The Pavillon Canada option includes:
- 2 exhibitor passes
- 1 table and 4 chairs
- 4 display shelves (1 metre wide each)
- locking cabinet
- signage
- listing in the official print and online fair catalogue and Livres Canada Books website
- consolidated shipping
- stand set-up and tear-down
- reception desk service
- Wi-Fi access
- and regular updates on important information as the opening date nears
Display Title ($150/Title)
Ideal for publishers who can’t attend the fair but still want to exhibit their titles on the Canada Stand, the Display Title option is a great way of testing the market for specific titles. Books are displayed face out, information on titles is given out to all interested visitors, and any leads collected on your behalf are forwarded to you after the fair.
The Display Title option includes:
- shipping fees included
- face-out display space for each title
- collection of business leads
Registration and Payment
Publishers interested in exhibiting on the Canada Stand at the Angoulême International Comics Festival should fill out the registration form and submit payment in full as soon as possible.
Registration is effective upon receipt of the registration form. Registration is non-refundable. Exhibitors who cancel their registration remain liable for full payment. A refund will only be made if we can find a replacement exhibitor.
Any additional furnishings or accessories (including badges) will be charged back to the exhibitor. Prices available upon request.
Exchange Rate: Prices are in Canadian dollars, based on current exchange rates. Livres Canada Books reserves the right to adjust prices in case of any significant devaluation of the Canadian dollar.
Additional Information
For more information on exhibiting on the Canada Stand, visit our website or email Mariana Bianchini, Programs and Events Officer.
For general information about the Angoulême International Comics Festival, visit the fair’s website.