1 book
64 pages, colours
24.0 x 17.0 cm
Come with the boy Otto on an exciting adventure into the mysteries of the night. When monsters disturb his sleep, Otto and his family embark on a quest to uncover the truth behind these nocturnal visitors. A heartwarming tale of courage, discovery and unexpected friendships.
Ages 5 years and up
Illustrator and writer with a fondness for comics and children’s books. Graduated as a graphic designer from the Design School in Kolding. Additionally, works as a freelance illustrator and teaches various creative subjects. Founder of the Azobe Books publishing house.
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1 book, 240 pages
28.0 x 21.0 cm
Published in Danish
Ages 15 and up
Eks Libris satirizes everything in the swank world of literature: the authors, the publishing houses, the bookstores, the librarians, and – the readers. Created in 2009, the weekly comic strip the size of an American Sunday strip has been immensely popular.
This ultimate collection of the Danish comic strip contains the 235 best and funniest strips.
A 1983 graduate from the School of Applied Arts in Copenhagen, Sussi Bech is an award-winning cartoonist living in Denmark. Her most popular graphic novel is Nofret – 13 volumes so far – which stars a young Egyptian girl in the land of the pharaohs and combines her adventures with historically accurate depictions of ancient Egypt. Sussi Bech has won several awards for her work.
A creator of children’s books and graphic novels – notably the adventures of Kurt Dunder – Frank Madsen is an award-winning cartoonist and four times Best Danish Comics Author nominée. Author of the weekly satirical cartoon Eks Libris since 2010.
Frank has also written the popular picture books for children Snus Mus about a mouse detective, with illustrations by Sussi Bech. The books were published in Chile in 2018 and more are in production.
2 books, 28 pages each
21,0 x 21,0 cm
Ages 4 and up
Reading samples:
Two crazy and fun picture books for kids (and their parents) with illustrations in an appealing cartoony style that will make children want to hear the stories over and over again.
Alf is 5 years old. Alf likes animals very much. Every day Alf asks his mom and dad if he can have a pet. Please! In the end, mom and dad drive Alf to the pet store to buy a pet. But Alf does not want a hamster. Alf wants a wild animal!
Sussi is 5 years old. Sussi is extremely fond of shoes. Every day, Mom tells Sussi to wear her sensible shoes for school. But sensible shoes are boring and annoying company. One day, Sussi finds a pair of shoes in her Mother’s locker she has never seen before. It is as if they’re talking to her!
A creator of children’s books and graphic novels – notably the adventures of Kurt Dunder – Frank Madsen is an award-winning cartoonist and three times Best Danish Comics Author nominée. Author of the weekly satirical cartoon Eks Libris since 2010.
Frank has also written the popular picture books for children Snus Mus about a mouse detective, with illustrations by Sussi Bech. The books were published in Chile in 2018 and more are in production.
2 books
60 pages
21.5 x 30.0 cm
7 years and up.
Book 1: A tale of Ogier the Dane and his travel to France as a penance by Charles the Great. He ends up spending a large part of his life in Paris, where he grows up and becomes a legendary paladin.
Book 2: When Ogier is awakened from his 1000-year sleep, he feels the urge for adventure (and a drink) and sets off half-blind into the Danish countryside for a night he will never forget?
Freelance illustrator since 2009 working on illustration assignments ranging from posters, drawings to magazines, comic books, vinyl covers, portrait drawings, character designs to storyboards, murals, performance art, advertising ads, visual identity and T-shirt and logo design.