Link Co:Bryan Munn in Guelph
An initiative of the Festival of Angouleme, attendance was good though some were kept away by rain and transit strikes. The articles author was struck by Seth’s attire describing him as un élégant dandy.
The panel was steered towards discussions of the "air of family" which links these authors from either side of the Atlantic - Sighting the influence of Hergé [Tin Tin] on their work while also acknowledging the contrary effect of Crumb’s influence as well. Seth also talked about Schulz’s impact on his work, and Osamu Tezuka was cited as a peer by all. There was also talk about the roll independent publishing plays in Europe and here in North America.
French text here – google translation here
Edited jan28-04 thanks to amusing taunts at my own expense
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