Trying to describe, in as succinct a manner as possible, the reasons I wanted to publish something like Solipsistic Pop has been difficult. Discussing the state of the British alternative comics scene, the comic industry in general, the joy of anthologies, and the slow decline of print is not a simple task. These are all [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Essays’
September 7, 2009
Do Everything
“Comics are just words and pictures. You can do anything with words and pictures” – Harvey Pekar
If you read comics, or even read about comics, I imagine you’ll find that quote enchanting. It conjures images of children buried in notebooks building impossible landscapes in crayon and of wonderful conceptual essays that spill across pages, illustrated [...]
September 1, 2009
Declaration of The New Vague
Declaration of The New Vague
A Manifesto
We have been up all night, drafting this manifesto. Downing coffee, absinthe and whiskey in equal measure for we understand that this is necessary preparation for writing a manifesto. Though perhaps it was not wise to imbibe these all at once. As Comic artists, we reserve the right to do things a little differently.
