BDEF 2023/24
Sophie Splatt, Allen & Unwin

Against the backdrop of a growing market for graphic novels, Sophie Splatt’s report, ‘Graphic novels: Can we grow them at home? The editing and publishing of graphic novels in the US’ is essential reading for Australian publishers who are interested in entering the graphic novel market, or publishing teams looking to improve their processes when working with graphic novels.

Based on interviews with dozens of graphic novel experts conducted during Splatt’s time in the US in 2023, this comprehensive report provides an overview of the entire publishing process for graphic novels, including chapters on:

• Acquisitions
• Editing
• Creative roles within graphic novels production
• Design and production
• Publicity and marketing
• Rights, sales and distribution
• What’s next? Trends in graphic novels

The report also offers recommendations to grow the market for graphic novels in Australia.

Download the 2023/24 BDEF executive summary

Download the 2023/24 BDEF report

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