A true institution of the French small screen,Kaamelott is a masterpiece work of French fantasy. It is therefore not surprising that its author, the great Alexandre Astier, supports this new French journal specializing in fantasy, by winning book signings.  ;
Chimères: the new fantasy magazine
A few weeks ago, the day after the Imaginales Festival in Epinal, we reported that a particularly promising new fantasy magazine was planned. Co-created by Anne Besson, academic specializing in the literatures of the Imagination, and by Victor Battaggion, deputy editor-in-chief of the magazine Historia, the reviewChimères – The best of imaginary worlds is going to be an event for all fantasy fans.
Open since Monday June 10, Ulule funding has allowed future readers to find out more about this new magazine. Thus we learned that its first issue of 160 pages will include a large file on the sagaThe Witcher, including articles written on by Justine Breton – whose latest work is dedicated to to the Andrzej Sapkowski cycle. The file will address both the historical inspirations of the series and the place given to female characters and to women. music.
As announced at the Imaginales, and confirmed; by the cover of number 1, a second file will be dedicated to to the oldest role-playing game of all time,Dungeons and Dragons, and an article will analyze the links between the Hugo Prize and politics. In addition, we have learned in recent hours thatthe popularizing videographer Benjamin Brillaud from the History channel Nota Bene will be writing a column on this subject. each number. Fantasy writers will also support this quarterly review, with unpublished short stories. The first author to lend oneself to this exercise is Léo Henry, whose work we really liked. the novelHildegard. Finally, the Klassiks section will help you; create your ideal fantasy library.
But who says crowdfunding campaign, also says counterparties. In addition to the first issue of Chimères, many gifts will be offered to donors. Among them, tickets for a raffle from the second pack, allowing you to win 75 pocket-sized books, 50 comic books, 20 exclusive Chimères bottles. em>, 15 leather dice mats, 5 game kits. leather dice, as well as 5 novelsKaamelott signed by Alexandre Astier in person.
As a reminder, the magazineChimères – the best of imaginary worlds will be published in fall 2024 on newsstands and in all good bookstores. Donors will receive the magazine in their mailboxes first about a month before everyone else.