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.

 
Ailleurs
  $15.00
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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
  $15.00
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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
  $15.00
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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
  $15.00
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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
  $15.00
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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
  $16.00
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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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Out of stock
Moebius, Moebius, Very Fine, Paris, Moebius Production, 2020, 4 inches, 6 inches, color

"The journey must go on... From world to world, from town to town, from heart to heart, we go, unwavering... Joyful or nostalgic, but always and forever...


Andre Franquin, VG+ (mild edge wear), Franquin, Andre, Dupuis, 1977, Later, pictorial boards, French

A French classic. Created by Rob-Vel in 1938, Spirou was drawn by Franquin between 1946 and 1968. Franquin is one of the most admired and beloved creators in...

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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
  $20.00
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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
  $20.00
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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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