formally of DC comics, to direct the company’s publicity and marketing.
Chris Oliverost, Publisher of Drawn & Quarterly, announced the hiering and that Burns will work with Oliveros, distributors Chronicle Books (USA) and Raincoast Books (Canada) to promote D&Q's gifted stable of world renowned cartoonists including Chester Brown, Julie Doucet, Joe Matt, Seth, and Adrian Tomine.
"Peggy has a great combination of solid publicity experience, both in and out of the comics medium, that makes her the perfect choice to publicize Drawn & Quarterly to the world," said Oliveros. "She also possesses a genuine admiration for D&Q’s cartoonists and an innate understanding of our publishing program."
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This is great news for D&Q, Burns has an excellent rep and a healthy broad base of experience to bring to the job. Looking forward to what happens next!
A side story to this, and for some in the local alternative scene, what might be seen as at least as significant locally as Peggy Burns’ move to Montreal, possibly even more so…is who she brings with her. Peggy Burns significant other is Tom Devlin, reputed fellow well met, author and publisher, and the engine behind highwater books. Some new interesting faces locally to be sure. I think i can speak for the rest of the gang when i say we look forward to seeing Peggy and Tom at the Jams if they can make it, welcome to the wacky town of Montreal folks!
[just noting the new address, damn, that's a nice area!]
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