Script by Javier Sáez Castán
Illustrations by Manuel Marsol
Fulgencio Pimentel, Orfeu Negro, Orecchio Acerbo; Spain, Portugal, Italy; 2019
What the jury said:
“A brilliant story told in images where life’s adventure takes on a dream-like quality through the language of film and art. Captivated, we are immersed in a new dimension celebrating the magical power of cinema, art and literature."
Text and illustrations by Jimmy Liao
Locus Publishing Company, Taiwan, 2011
What the jury said:
“An undisputed master of his craft, Jimmy Liao continues to delight as he looks at cinema with the eyes of the spectator. He draws us in emotionally, blending life events and the world of movies, rendering the cinematographic references in his own special language."
Text and illustrations by Josefina Schargorodsky
Tres Tigres Tristes/Avenauta, Spain, 2019
What the jury said:
“Féminin féminin steps outside the prevalently male viewpoint of the Nouvelle Vague to tell the extraordinary story of the women who played essential, creative roles in the innovative thrust that was this movement. The book gives us new insights into one of the paradigms of the history of cinema."
Text by Gema Sirvent
Illustrations by Ana Pez
Editorial Libre Albedrío, Spain, 2019
What the jury said:
“Cinematográfico is a riotous cavalcade through the fascinating story of cinema, from its beginnings to the present day. In just forty pages, images and text use the language and techniques of film - laced with a refreshing dose of irony and surprise - to give young readers a precise account of the history of film."
Text and illustrations by David Merveille
Éditions du Rouergue, France, 2010-2015-2019
What the jury said:
“This Special Prize is a tribute to publisher Rouergue and author/illustrator David Merveille for their courage in taking on an iconic character in the history of cinema: Monsieur Hulot, created by Jacques Tati. Their publication is a distillate on paper of the poetic of cinema. While different and specific to each volume, the language captures all the delight of the original."