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Follow on Google News | Humanoids Launches in the UK! Starting this AprilBy: Humanoids delighted to announce the launch of its first UK titles at the London Book Fair. Teaming up exclusively with Turnaround Distribution, Humanoids are now publishing a dazzling range of titles in the UK with their first four releases in April: Basil & Victoria: London Guttersnipes by Yann & Edith Foligatto by Alexios Tjoyas & Nicholas De Crécy Milan K. by Sam Timel & Corentin Retroworld by Patrick Galliano, Bazal, Cédric Peyravernay From gritty crime noir, hilarious slice-of-life stories, horror, and autobiographies, to erotica, steampunk and ground-breaking science fiction such as Alexandro Jodorowsky and Moebius’ the legendary Incal series, which concludes in July with Final Incal. Humanoids UK Liaison, Tim Pilcher, said, “This is a really exciting opportunity to bring some of the world’s best graphic novels to a brand new audience. Those that are already aware of Humanoids know that it’s a byword for quality and distinction, and those that don’t are in for a mind-blowing treat!” Humanoids Inc. Publisher, Fabrice Giger, said “This is a wonderful opportunity, not only to establish stronger ties with British readers, but with UK creators as well.” Humanoids UK will be showcasing their new releases at the Turnaround stand (i820-i905) at the London Book Fair on 8-10 April 2014. About Humanoids Inc. Les Humanoïdes Associés was founded in 1974 by legendary French comic creators, Moebius, Jean-Pierre Dionnet, and Philippe Druillet, in order to publish the anthology magazine, Métal Hurlant (Heavy Metal). The subsequent publications revolutionized the comics industry, and inspired generations of authors and filmmakers, including Ridley Scott, Luc Besson, James Cameron and Nicolas Winding Refn. Humanoids Inc. was founded in the United States in 1998 by Fabrice Giger, as the American counterpart to Les Humanoïdes Associés in order to publish French classics, as well as original American titles. Recently, the two companies merged to form a unique group, producing high quality graphic novels covering a wide range of genres by an international rostrum of acclaimed writers and artists. 2014 sees the group celebrate its 40th anniversary. Humanoids has offices in Paris, Los Angeles, London and Tokyo. To arrange any review copies or interviews please contact Tim Pilcher on: Humanoids UK, Suite 149, 77 Beak Street, Soho, London, W1F 9DB Mobile: +44 (0) 7986 995 938 | Phone: +44 (0) 207 193 1187 | Fax: +44 (0) 207 504 8511 Email: tim.pilcher@ Facebook: www.facebook.com/ French website: www.humano.com End
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