Music makes the world go round
I also have a drawing blog which is a new adventure for 2012 - www.exploreanddraw.tumblr.com
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www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Kx0SQ1qHjmI
So we are approaching split single release time for Houdini and Frau Pouch. In the lead up to it, Brindle Fish Films AKA my friend Dan has produced films of the singles being recorded at the great Soup Studio’s. First up, that came out a couple of weeks ago was this teaser trailer. It gives you a feel for what is to come as well as showing each of the bands up close and personal :)
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OUR SINGLE IS OUT TOMORROW.
This is the video.
I saw these guys play live a couple of weeks ago in Cardiff and they were great so glad to see they have a new single out. Check out the video above to see a great way to make use of a book :)
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This was the custom built venue that I was at last night for Suzanne and Patricia’s birthday gig with Pity Party, Frau Pouch, Mayors of Miyazaka and Death Pedals (I shall be posting about that later). Housed in V22 at the Biscuit Factory in Bermondsey this venue has been built from scratch using all sorts of materials including mattresses and carpets to create a small venue for gigs which is totally soundproof. When you stand outside you cannot hear the bands at all even though I can assure you that they were loud (disposable earplugs are provided and they were much appreciated)
It is amazing to see this venue created as the DIY music scene provides the opportunity to see many great unknown bands in unusual locations already so to custom build one is a real treat and I hope it inspires others in the music scene to think outside the usual channels and try something new. I advise you pop along and check out a night, you will not be disappointed. There is a bar inside (cans only) and all money from the bar goes back into the venue. Its only around for 14 weeks so don’t miss this opportunity to see great live music from local bands in an intimate space.
To read more about the venue and events that will be on by the guys who built it check out their blog - http://thisisdiy.blogspot.co.uk/
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Gary Wright - Dreamweaver
If you have seen Waynes World you will know this song but only the chorus, well here is the full thing and let me tell you, this is some 70’s greatness. Plus I love the lyrics. Dreaming is the best if it really does take you away into a fantasy world, when the real world seeps in, not so cool.
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A preview of the 136 page digital edition of Chloe Noonan: Monster Hunter which you can buy right now from Great Beast comics for only £2.99.
If you’re not aware of Chloe by now, click here for a very short history lesson.
And now a quick plea…
I created the digital omnibus for several reasons. First, the cost of shipping books to countries outside the UK is ridiculous and I know that puts people off buying them (especially when it comes to factoring in the exchange rate). Secondly, I’ve said this before, digital distribution is here to stay and that people like the ability to read and store their comics on electronic devices. Offering the digital edition opens the book and character to a wider untapped audience. In theory anyway.
The digital omnibus is 136 pages and features all the comics published so far in full colour with an added sketchbook section and bonus bits. I took the decision to colour the comics (which were originally printed in black and white) in order to make them look better on monitors and tablets (when you shrink zip-tone patterns they change and distort and end up looking messy). It took a real long time to do but I think it’s really worth it.
So here’s the thing. I want to continue to create Chloe Noonan comics for a long time to come and at the moment I’m still self-publishing them so the only support that comes in from the book is you guys. In order to create more Chloe Noonan comics I am in a weird place that the book seems to have it’s fans aplenty but not necessarily the funding to support it. I am working on a longer narrative of Chloe but it’s getting increasingly harder to find the time to work on it due to day job commitments. So, well, I need a bit of a helping hand.
I’ve tried to price the Chloe digital omnibus fairly cheap. It’s 136 pages of full colour comics for £2.99 (or under $5 for those dealing with all types of dollars, or just over 3EUR for Europeans). Considering most US comics are 20 pages of content for $4, I reckon this is a total bargain.
If you’re intrigued by the idea of Chloe but have never read an issue of it before then here’s your chance. If you’re a long time fan and want to support me, please consider buying the digital edition of the comic (like I said there’s loads of bonus bits to devour). If you have no interest in buying the digital comic whatsoever, that is perfectly reasonable but if you want to help me out then tweet, blog or do a status update about the comic. Spread the word, say how much you enjoy it - your pals are more likely to listen to you than they are to a RT of my silly cartoon face.
But above all else thanks for your continued support in whatever way you show it. It surprises me that anyone actually gives a hoot about my comics to begin with. Don’t get scared by the above, there will be more Chloe comics, it just depends on how quickly I can get them done.
I have been following Marc Ellerby’s work for about 5/6 years now, first discovering him at Bristol Comic Con adn loving his ellerbisms series and its been great to watch Chloe Noonan become such a great comic. I own all the comics and cannot wait for more. It makes me sad to see his plight, like so many small comic artists where self publishing is a tough world and you don’t get out much money for the money you put in and if you don’t have the money in the first place, you can’t self publish. It is a viscious circle. I have bought all the comics seperately at about the price of the digital version (I do love my comics in physical form) so you are getting a bargain!
So I highly recommend you buy Chloe Noonan, i guarantee it will make you chuckle and now that he has coloured it all in, it looks even more amazing. Go on, let the Ginger into your heart!
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EVENING REBLOG!
Mikenesses: The Book is NOW AVAILABLE to buy!
It’s $20 CAD, plus $6 shipping.
Just go HERE and scroll down - on the lower right you’ll see a “Buy Now” button. Click it and follow the instructions!
If you don’t have Paypal, you can still order with a credit card through Paypal.
Please reblog and help get the word out! Thanks guys!
So I supported this Indiegogo campaign because I really like Mikes work and wanted him to be able to publihs his book which I have now purchased. My perk for supporting his campaign is a print of one of the Mikenesses which I have chosen the Parappa the Rapper print cos I love that game and spent many a drunken night at my friends Dan’s playing the game, in fact I was so good it would let me freestyle the level.
Anyway I advise you check out the book, it has fantastic art in it and the mikenesses are great, you are bound to find some you love!
