Britishand American classics in contemporary French publishing houses

Abstract

This paper aims to exploring the significant place of British and American classic picture books in French publishing houses specializing in children’s literature. After introducing the trademarks of a few collections dedicated to classics, I will analyze what they mean for picture book preservation. I will show how these books encourage the making of a collection through a network of specific connections and focus on world heritage, looking towards the future.
Keywords : collection, picture book, heritage, cross‑culture, publisher.