L’Atelier du poisson soluble is a publishing house based in Le Puy-en-Velay (Haute-Loire), specializing primarily in children’s and young adult books.
The house champions creative freedom by supporting non-conventional projects characterized by graphic originality, unusual narratives, and rare themes. It was founded in 1989 by two high school students, Stéphane Kérignard and Olivier Béliard.
Independent Publishing and Distribution
The name of the publishing house is inspired by the poetry collection Poisson soluble by André Breton, which was initially associated with the Surrealist manifesto. The publisher also handles the distribution of its own books, relying on a wide network of independent bookstores.
In January 2011, the Regional Council of Auvergne and the Junior Economic Chamber awarded the founders, Olivier Béliard and Stéphane Kérignard, the title Auvergnat of the Year 2010.
> “This prize has been awarded annually since 1974 to people from Auvergne who demonstrate the region’s dynamism and creativity through their work in the economic, social, cultural, or sporting fields.”
The Publisher’s Catalogue
The catalogue consists of only two main series:
1. En queue de poisson – a collection of humorous and unconventional stories.
2. Poisson Dissolu – an adult-oriented series including graphic novels and comics (manga).
The publishing house also produces the magazine Hors Cadre in partnership with Quiquandquoi. Together with Lire l’album by Sophie Van der Linden, the magazine offers a more critical and analytical perspective on the catalogue, enabling comparative readings of works and providing analyses by critics and creators of contemporary picture books and publications that combine text and image.
Editorial Philosophy
The house follows a policy of publishing its favorite books, giving special attention to presenting each title in the most appropriate way—through choices of paper, format, and size. It supports both young and established authors.
Its books offer multiple levels of reading, making them accessible to children and adults alike.
The Publisher’s First Steps
The first book published by the house was Conte à la confiture in 1990, written and illustrated by the founders themselves. Since then, the catalogue has expanded significantly and achieved notable successes, including:
Le type by Philippe Barbeau and Fabien Cinquin (1999), presented in the form of a diary and sketchbook.
Bou et les zours by Elsa Valentin, illustrated by Ilya Green (2008), a modern reinterpretation of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, written in an imaginary language blending several foreign languages.
Formal Experimentation
The publishing house experiments with a wide variety of formats and layouts, ranging from very small books to Italian-format books, board books, and even poster-books that can be stamped and mailed like postcards.
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