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Much more than a How-To guide. This is a story of transition: a career change, a city departure and arrival, a climate change (weather and cultural). Natalie Nourigat leaves her design job in Portland, a city undergoing its own evolution, and moves to Los Angeles to enter the animation business. Filled with anecdotes of personal... Continue Reading →
The Lie and How We Told It is a graphic novel about the convergence of societal expectations, sexuality, and the person in the mirror. Two high school friends, Tim and Cleary, meet by chance at a grocery store where Cleary works. After she gets off, they go for lunch and then drinks at a bar.... Continue Reading →
I read Russell's Snagglepuss last month and thought it was one of the best graphic novels I've ever read... So, I wanted to continue with his work. He did not disappoint. A new take on the first family of Bedrock, The Flintstones. A reimagining of the crew with a new spin on all things Stone... Continue Reading →
In a near-future city inspired by Tokyo, Jun is a homeless vet who is in a constant battle with herself. Feelings of guilt, shame, and anger overwhelm her and make it difficult to function in society and make connections with others. Several people try to reach out, but she pushes back against their 'pity.' Jun's... Continue Reading →
Spencer is ready for high school. He has all the necessary books for his new classes... but he's reminded on his way to the bus stop that one thing is going to follow him from middle school, the bully Rufus. Since kindergarten, Rufus has been all over Spencer and his friends, twins Edith and Ernie,... Continue Reading →
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