French Imports

Stuart Ng Books is the largest importer of French Bande Dessinee (and related art books) in the United States. We select and stock new titles and current releases and source them directly from the French publishers and distributors. We carry the most mainstream publishers such as Casterman, Dargaud, And Dupuis, to boutique publishers such as Comix Buro, Stardom and Bruno Graff. We also buy and sell used, secondhand, and collectible Bande Dessinee and related art books from collectors here and abroad.

 
Fantasmagories Print "Red"
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Claire Wendling, Very Fine, Wendling, Claire, Fantasmagories, 1st, 8.5 inches, 6.25 inches, color

A limited edition color print produced by Fantasmagories, a bande dessinee shop in Paris, famous for their ex-libris (bookplates).

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Fantasmagories Print "Bear"
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Claire Wendling, Very Fine, Wendling, Claire, Fantasmagories, 2001, 1st, 8.75 inches, 5.25 inches, color

A limited edition color print produced by Fantasmagories, a bande dessinee shop in Paris, famous for their ex-libris (bookplates).

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Cosey Ex-Libris
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Very Fine, Cosey, Cosey, Fantasmagories, 1st

A limited edition color print produced by Fantasmagories, a bande dessinee shop in Paris, famous for their ex-libris (bookplates).

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VG+ (corners bumped, light cover wear, binding and interior sound), Zoran Janjetov, Jodorowsky, Alexandro, Janjetov, Zoran, Les Humanoides Associes, 1992, 1st, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

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VG+ (corners bumped, light cover wear, binding and interior sound), Zoran Janjetov, Jodorowsky, Alexandro, Janjetov, Zoran, Les Humanoides Associes, 1991, Later, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

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Near Fine (spine ends lightly bumped, light cover wear, binding and interior sound), Jerry Bingham, Moebius & Jean-Marc Lofficier, Alexandro, Bingham, Jerry, Les Humanoides Associes, 1992, 1st, 11.25 inches, 8.5 inches, 50 pages, color, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

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Near Fine (light rubbing to lower corners otherwise VF), Philippe Dupuy, Charles Berberian, Dupuy & Charles Berberian, Philippe, Les Humanoides Associes, 1991, 1997, 11.75 inches, 9.8 inches, 52 pages, color, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

Dupuy & Berberian's most popular series, Monsieur Jean, in the original French format: full-size and in color.

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Near Fine (top of the spine bumped otherwise VF), Philippe Dupuy, Charles Berberian, Dupuy & Charles Berberian, Philippe, Les Humanoides Associes, 1998, 11.75 inches, 9.8 inches, 52 pages, color, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

Dupuy & Berberian's most popular series, Monsieur Jean, in the original French format: full-size and in color.

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Very Fine, Philippe Dupuy, Charles Berberian, Dupuy & Charles Berberian, Philippe, Les Humanoides Associes, 2000, 1st, 9 inches, 6.5 inches, 120 pages, black & white, Softcover, color wraps, French

Dupuy & Berberian's most popular series, Monsieur Jean, in the original French format in black & white. Reprinted in English in a two-color format....

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Succes d'Amour
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Very Fine, Walter Minus, Minus, Walter, Comixland, 1988, 1st, 2907593021, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

A short story with 11 full-page illustrations.

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Pierre Qui Roule (The Hot Rock)
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Fine, Christian Lax, Westlake, Donald, Lax, Christian, Casterman, 2008, 1st, 9782203384019, Softcover, French wraps, French

A graphic adaptation of Donald E. Westlake's first Dortmunder caper novel, "The Hot Rock" (also made into a seventies classic film by William Goldman and...

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Murder on the Orient Express
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Near Fine, Solidor, Christie & Francois Riviere, Agatha, Solidor, Harper Collins, 2007, 1st British, 9780007246588, 0007246587, Hardcover, pictorial boards, English

Graphic adaptation of Agatha Christie's famous mystery novel.

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Les Innommables Ex-Libris 2 S&N
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Didier Conrad, One of 30 numbered EA copies signed by both artist and writer, Very Fine, Conrad, Didier, Fantasmagories, 9.12 inches, 6.38 inches

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Les Innommables Ex-Libris 3 S&N
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Didier Conrad, One of 30 numbered EA copies signed by both artist and writer, Very Fine, Conrad, Didier, Fantasmagories, 9.12 inches, 6.38 inches

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Les Innommables Ex-Libris 8 S&N
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Didier Conrad, One of 150 numbered copies signed by both artist and writer, Very Fine, Conrad, Didier, Super-Heros, 5.25 inches, 4.5 inches

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Les Innommables Ex-Libris 9 S&N
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Didier Conrad, One of the EA copies signed by both artist and writer, Very Fine, Conrad, Didier, Super-Heros, 5.25 inches, 4.5 inches

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Signed by both artist and writer, Very Fine, Conrad, Didier, Didier Conrad, 7.875 inches, 5.5 inches

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Didier Conrad, One of 50 numbered copies signed by both artist and writer, Very Fine, Conrad, Didier, Durango, 10.75 inches, 6.375 inches

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Gung Ho, Tome 2: Court-circuit
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von Eckartsberg, Thomy von Kummant, von Eckartsberg, von Kummant, Thomy, Near Fine (cover rubbings, bumped outer corners, lightly bumped lower spine corner), Geneva, Paquet, 2015, 1st, 978-2888906773, 12.5 inches, 9.5 inches, 80 pages, color, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

After the success of the Chronicle of the immortals , Benjamin von Eckartsberg and Thomas von Kummant return in an unexpected genre. A saga in a...

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Mortelle Vinasse
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Mai-Li Bernard, Bernard, Mai-Li, Very Fine, Poitiers, Hoochie Coochie, 2015, 1st, 9782916049557, 10 inches, 6.5 inches, 56 pages, black & white, Softcover, wraps, French

A wordless graphic novel about three women who each want to see the man in their life dead. Simple graphics and a wicked storyline make for a fun ride from...

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Alexandre Clérisse, Clérisse, Alexandre, Fine, issued without dustjacket, Toulouse, Milan et Demi, 2016, 1st, 978-2-7459-7814-1, 12.6 inches, 11 inches, 56 pages, color illustrations, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

12 directors hidden in their films! Alexandre Clérisse plays hide-and-seek with cult filmmakers. Tumultuous images depict the landscapes from the...

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Ailleurs
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Willem, Willem, Very Fine, Paris, Cornelius, 2002, 1st, 2909990869, 8.25 inches, 11 inches, 128 pages, two-color illustrations, Softcover, color wraps, French

Bernard Willem Holtrop (born 1941) is a Dutch cartoonist living in France since 1968, who publishes under the pen name Willem. He is the winner of the 2000...

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On A Marché Sur La Bulle 24
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Very Fine, St. Aubin des Landes, 2011, 1st, 8.25 inches, 6 inches, 60 pages, color and black & white illustrations, softcover, wraps, French

A small press magazine with extensive interviews with Mathieu Lauffray, Andre Geerts, Patrick Prugne, Ood Serriere and Nicolas Sterin. Each interview...

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On A Marché Sur La Bulle 18
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Very Fine, St. Aubin des Landes, 2009, 1st, 8.25 inches, 6 inches, 60 pages, color and black & white illustrations, softcover, wraps, French

A small press magazine with extensive interviews with Gotlib, Fanny Montgermont, Alex Alice and Emile Bravo. Each interview features illustrations and...

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Belladone, Tome 3: Louis
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Ange, Pierre Alary, Ange, Alary, Pierre, Fine, issued without dustjacket, Toulon, Soleil, 2007, 12.75 inches, 9.25 inches, 48 pages, color, hardcover, pictorial boards, French

The finale to the 3-part storyline. Pierre Alary is a former animator at Disney's studio in France. His work is fluid and nimble and full of charm. Text...

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Near Fine (light spotting on top edge, very minor wear to cover edges), Mireille Moon, Herge, Moon, Mireille, Herge, Editions Moulinsart, 2006, 9782874241161, 8.75 inches, 8.75 inches, 144 pages, color and black & white illustrations, Softcover, French wraps, French

A faux biography of "The Diva of the 20th Century" Bianca Castafiore from the Tintin books. Illustrated with sample panels and photos.

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Mortel
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Marc Dubuisson, Thierry Martin, Dubuisson, Marc, Martin, Thierry, Very Fine, Paris, Delcourt, 2020, 1st, 9782413008941, 7 inches, 6 inches, 104 pages, 100 color strips, Softcover, French wraps, French

There is more than one way to die and the Grim Reaper does not lack imagination or resources to achieve his ends. Here are a hundred ways to die, always...

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Anne-Sophie Baumann, Annette Marnat, Baumann, Anne-Sophie, Marnat, Annette, Very Fine, issued without dustjacket, Gallimard Jeunesse, Paris, 2021, 9782075145718, 10.6 inches, 7.3 inches, 16 pages, color illustrations, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

"Ponies: What do we do at the pony club?" A lift-the-flap children's book illustrated by Annette Marnat! For 4 to 7 year olds. From the publisher: An...

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Sophie Lamoureux, Annette Marnat, Lamoureux, Sophie, Marnat, Annette, Very Fine, issued without dustjacket, Gallimard Jeunesse, Paris, 2020, 9782075130844, 10.8 inches, 7.3 inches, 16 pages, color illustrations, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

"Vegetable garden: How do tomatoes grow?" A lift-the-flap children's book illustrated by Annette Marnat! For 4 to 7 year olds. From the publisher:...

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Pour en Finir avec le Cinéma
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Blutch, Blutch, Fine, issued without dustjacket, Dargaud, Paris, 2011, 1st, 11.25 inches, 8.3 inches, 82 pages, color, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

A sharp copy of the original French edition. The English language edition is So Long, Silver Screen. Seven short stories. From the Publisher: What...

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L'Homme des Neiges
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Alfredo Castelli, Milo Manara, Castelli, Alfredo, Manara, Milo, Near Fine, issued without dustjacket (only light wear, very flat, tight, clean), Dargaud, Paris, 1984, 2205026550, 11.75 inches, 8.75 inches, 52 pages, color, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

Milo Manara delivers an excellent art job on this fantasy adventure written by the co-creator of the legendary Italian paranormal detective, Martin...

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P'tit Boule & Bill
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Very Fine, Jean Roba, Roba, Jean, Dargaud, 2011, 1st, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

An adorable children's story about a father and son making pancakes together. This is a sweet story that will put a smile on anyone's face.

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Olivier Schrauwen, Schrauwen, Olivier, Very Fine, Borgerhout, Bries, 2010-2015, 32 pages, color, Softcover, wraps

A Complete Set of Olivier Schrauwen's two mini-comics (to date) about early man: 30000 years of bad luck and 29000 years of bad luck. Great stuff. 30000...

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Didier Conrad, Signed by both artist and writer, Very Fine, Conrad, Didier, Durango, 7.5 inches, 6.38 inches

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Didier Conrad, Signed by both artist and writer, Very Fine, Conrad, Didier, Durango, 9 inches, 8..875 inches

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One of the HC copies signed by both artist and writer, Very Fine, Conrad, Didier, Didier Conrad, 8.375 inches, 9.5 inches

Two pieces: a color print and a printed acetate overlay.

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Signed by both artist and writer, Very Fine, Conrad, Didier, Didier Conrad, 11.75 inches, 7.5 inches

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Didier Conrad, Signed by both the artist and author, Very Fine, Conrad, Didier, Schlirf, 8.25 inches, 11.25 inches

"A Schlirf Mini-Booklet" This is a single A4 sheet, printed on both sides, that can be folded and trimmed into a little 16-page booklet reproducing an...

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Frank Le Gall, VF, Le Gall, Pierre, Le Gall, Frank, Dargaud, 2000, pictorial boards, French

A series of one- and two-page stories. Interestingly illustrated entirely with silhouettes. Text in French.

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Don Quichotte Dans La Manche
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Stephane Douay, NF (corner slightly bumped), Leroux, Denis, Douay, Stephane, Vents d'Ouest, 2004, pictorial boards

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Didier Conrad, VF without dustjacket as issued, Yann, Conrad, Didier, Dargaud, 2002, 1st thus, pictorial boards, French

The debut of an all-new album. The beginning of the America cycle. The gang travels to the US and Mac tries to find his daughter.

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Adam Sarlech
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Fine, Frederic Bezian, Bezian, Frederic, Les Humanoides Associes, 1989, 1st, 64 pages, color illustrations, Softcover, wraps, French, French

A beautifully drawn graphic novel with stylized art reminiscent of Krigstein. The first volume in a trilogy ('Adam Sarlech', 'La Chambre Nuptiale' and 'Le...

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Didier Conrad, rubbed covers with light shelf wear, otherwise Fine, issued without a dust jacket, Yann, Conrad, Didier, Dargaud, 2003, 1st thus, pictorial boards, French

The debut of an all-new album. The America cycle. Space ships and flying saucers in the desert. Text in French.

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Stan & Vince, Signed by Vince, Very Fine, issued without dustjacket, Zep, Stan & Vince, Glenat, 2008, 9782723464598, pictorial boards

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Didier Conrad, VF, Yann, Conrad, Didier, Dargaud, 2002, pictorial boards, French

This album first published in 1993 reissued with some of the artwork revised by Conrad and newly colored.

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Didier Conrad, rubbed covers with 2 very small nicks along the lower spine edge, otherwise Fine, issued without a dust jacket, Yann, Conrad, Didier, Dargaud, 2002, pictorial boards, French

An album first published in 1994 reissued with some of the artwork revised by Conrad and newly colored.

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Etoile Du Désert - Tome 2
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Enrico Marini, Very Fine, Desberg, Stephen, Marini, Enrico, Dargaud, 1996, 12.5, 9.5, 64, color, pictorial boards

This two-part ultra-violent adult western won multiple awards after it was released in 1996. In this concluding volume, revenge is taken in an extended...

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Christophe Quet, Duval, Fred, Quet, Christophe, Very Fine, Delcourt, Paris, 2004, 1st, 12.25 inches, 9.5 inches, 48 pages, color, Hardcover, pictorial boards, French

Text in French.

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