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WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A KING?

Written and illustrated by Leo Cunha, Tino Freitas & Fê

What does it take to be a king? An inheritance? A crown? A castle? What about wisdom, empathy and compassion? These questions recur throughout the narrative and help us reflect on the importance of sharing, listening and trying to understand those who think differently from us.

Paperback / 200 x 270 mm / 40 pages / Companhias das Letras

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WHO WILL DO THE MATH?

Written and Illustrated by Burcu Ünsal & Ezgi Keleş

There is nothing worse than starting the week with a two-hour math class. Luckily, Çınar spends this time drawing comics, finding new ideas or happily remembering his old comics. Anyone can take part in Çınar’s comics, even his Math teacher – of course unknowingly… But what if Çınar accidentally gave the teacher his drawing book instead of his homework book?

Rights sold: Korean, Complex & Simplified Chinese

Paperback / 160 x 200 mm / 96 pages / Burcu Ünsal & Ezgi Keleş

PASSER P. MALTA’S ADVENTURES

Written and Illustrated by Andrés Magán

Passer P. Malta is Villa Flugante’s postman. After 25 years, Passer decides to change his life and to dedicate himself to writing and the contemplation of nature. However, the arrival of a mysterious package replaces his plans with mysteries and adventures.

Rights sold: French

Hardback / 200 x 260 mm / 56 pages / Bang Ediciones

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TREMBLE

Written and Illustrated by Ramon Ricart

At the age of 47, Ramón was diagnosed with a disease that he thought was “for old men”: Parkinson’s. TREMBLE is the daily story of confronting and accepting a neurodegenerative disease, and a personal reflection on how to lead a new life in the company of the disease. The clear line stroke accentuates the author’s plain and undramatic tone to find answers to an uncertain future.

Rights sold: French

Paperback / 170 x 240 mm / 108 pages / Bang Ediciones

JEKYLL & HYDE

Written by Robert Louis Stevenson and Illustrated by Tyto Alba

London, late 19th century. The respectable and good-natured Dr Jekyll conducts secret experiments in his laboratory. Meanwhile the mysterious and evil Mr Hyde, who pretends to be his protégé, spreads terror through the city. Tyto Alba brilliantly adapts all the darkness and complexity of this masterpiece somewhere between a thriller and a psychological essay.

Rights sold: French

Hardback / 200 x 260 mm / 56 pages/ Bang Ediciones

GURUYI: THE ADVENTURES OF A YOGUI

Written by Maite Rosende and Illustrated by Jon Lorente

In the Himalayan mountains, they say that a very wise teacher lives with certain supernatural powers. An eclectic group of children comes to Guruyi’s house to learn all the secrets of Yoga from him. The book comes with a notebook + 36 cards to start Yoga.

Rights sold: French

Paperback / 190 x 260 mm / 56 pages / Bang Ediciones

SUPER POTATO SERIES

Written and Illustrated by Artur Laperla

King Slug and another dangerous prisoner have managed to escape from the maximum-security interstellar prison. In a stolen ship, they race across the galaxy towards Earth. Meantime on Earth, Super Potato has his own problems: the Masticator has robbed a bank and wants to chew on the most super heroic of potatoes.

Rights sold: French, English, Swedish and German

Paperback / 190 x 260 mm / 64 pages / Bang Ediciones

CAPTAIN NINO

Written and Illustrated by Marta Cunill

Captain Nino is bored.  It’s been a long time since his boat sailed through the seas … And what better remedy for boredom than a treasure hunt? Yes, but for that Captain Nino will need the reader’s help… READ AND PLAY SERIES!

Rights sold: French

Paperback / 200 x 230 / 52 pages / Bang Ediciones

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LITTLE FISH

Written and Illustrated by Marta Cunill

Little Fish will grow up. It is perfect for our hero who just needs to find a suitable container. But it may not be as simple as it seems. A visually powerful silent comic about growing up and nature.

Rights sold: French

Hardback / 190 x 260 mm / 40 pages / Bang Ediciones

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PORCUPICNIC

Written by Cecilia Pisos and Illustrated by Gastón Caba

Porcupine Dad is planning a day out with his son Espinito. He will have some time to himself to read and fish whilst his son is having fun in nature. But shortly after reaching Happy Hill and setting camp, Porcupine Dad realises that nothing will be as he had planned. Espinito needs to be entertained and active at all times. And he gets bored quickly from each game that his dad suggests.

Hardback / 165 x 220 mm / 32 pages / Bang Ediciones

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