CBC news, The Globe and Mail, The National Post, Sequential, The Comics Reporter and The Beat have all reported that the Cartoonist known as Seth will be presented with the Harbourfront Prize (which is accompanied by $10,000) on October 29th as part of the closing ceremonies of the International Festival of Authors at Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre.

It is the first time a graphic novelist has won the award given to an individual whose work has substantially contributed to the state of literature and books in Canada.

~ CBC News

“I was bowled over when I heard I was to be awarded the 2011 Harbourfront Festival Prize. I recall, back in the early ’90s talking to fellow cartoonist Chester Brown about the future of our medium and our hopes of its literary acceptance. We weren’t optimistic. Frankly, the idea of winning something like this was not within the realm of possibilities at that time so it goes without saying, that I am deeply honoured.”

~Seth’s statement

Seth and other cartoonists published by Drawn & Quarterly such as Dan Clowes and Kate Beaton will be appearing at the 32nd International Festival of Authors which runs from October 19th to the 30th as part of their fall appearance tours.

Seth’s latest book the G.N.B. Double C (The Great Northern Brotherhood of Canadian Cartoonists) is slated for release in October 2011.

Congratulations to Seth for winning this prestigious honour on behalf of everyone here at the Canadian Comic Book Creator Awards Association.