‘Midnight Morning’ Art Book Launch – 17.07.08

I’m proud to finally announce the launch of Midnight Morning, a limited and handcrafted publication showcasing a new and never-before-seen illustration series that I’ve developed alongside some of my favourite artists, Haline Ly and Will Loeng.

THE LAUNCH
Midnight Morning will be launched with a concurrent show atRococo Productions’ warehouse exhibition space. For one night only, original artwork from the book will be displayed and will be available for sale alongside a selection of other new artwork, books and prints from the artists. All three artists will be in attendance on the night to meet fans, discuss their work and sign editions of the book.

THE BOOK
I’m very excited to show everyone this book, we’ve tried to make something really special and it’s easily my most well-presented work –

Hand-pressed dust-jacket cover
15 hand-bound mini-posters
280x280mm
325 gsm Brilliant Vellum stock

PRE-ORDER RESERVATIONS
Because of the limited and time-consuming nature of these books, we’re taking pre-orders to make sure everyone can reserve their copy.

Each pre-order receives Microscopium, booklet documenting the making of the series and featuring new artwork alongside, development sketches and insights from the artists. The first 30 pre-orders will also receive a copy of KLEFT design magazine, which explores the inspirations behind a range of designers’ works.

MORE
Please visit our website for more info and previews.
We also have a blog updating with behind-the-scenes tidbits every day.

I hope to see you there!

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Bonsoir,

Pour sauver la loi sur le prix unique du livre..
Sylvain-Moizie,

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Aide à domicile de l’illustre Professeur Pacôme.

Début du message réexpédié :
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Le Monde a publié dans le numéro daté du
mercredi 2 juillet l’appel préparé par le SLF pour défendre la loi de 1981 sur le
prix du livre. Cet appel recueilli dans un premier temps un nombre de
signatures limité, en fonction des contraintes éditoriales du Monde, et
réparti entre les différentes professions du livre : écrivains, traducteurs,
éditeurs, libraires, chaînes, bibliothécaires.
Nous vous invitons maintenant tous à vous
joindre à cet appel en le signant en ligne sur le site que le SLF vient d’ouvrir
http://pourlelivre.net
ou en adressant un message à l’adresse suivante :
h.clemente [via] syndicat-librairie.fr

Vous pouvez également télécharger l’appel à
partir du site pour le faire signer autour de vous.
Enfin, vous trouverez sur le site les fiches
d’information adressées aux parlementaires par le SLF, ainsi que les
principaux communiqués de presse relatifs à ce dossier. N’hésitez pas à utiliser
ce dossier dans les contacts que nous vous encourageons à prendre avec vos
élus afin de les sensibiliser aux enjeux de la loi de 1981 et de la librairie.
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[Robot Translation]
Good evening, To save the law on the flat price of the book.

Sylvain-Moizie,
Helps in residence of l’ illustrate Professor Pacôme.

Beginning of the reforwarded message:
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Le Monde published in the number dated from Wednesday July 2 l’ call prepared by the SLF to defend the law of 1981 on the price of the book. This call initially collected a number of signatures limited, according to the leading constraints of the World, and distributed between the various professions of the book: writers, translators, editors, booksellers, chains, librarians. We invite to you now all to you to join to this call by signing it on line on the site which the SLF comes d’ to open http://pourlelivre.net or by addressing a message to l’ addresses following: h.clemente [via] trade union-librairie.fr You can also download l’ call to to leave the site to make it sign around you. Lastly, you will find on the site the cards d’ information addressed to the members of Parliament by the SLF, as well as principal press releases relative to this file. N’ do not hesitate to use this file in the contacts that we encourage you to take with your elected officials in order to sensitize them with the stakes of the law of 1981 and the bookshop.
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Photos of Australian (primarily Melbourne-based) comics artists – by
Peter Jetnikoff.

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so yeah theres another twenty pages up now here, clocking away, a third posted two thirds to go… loads more collaborations towards the end of this section. Next twenty pages July…

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"In conversation with Queenie Chan"
When: Tomorrow, June 26 at 5:00pm
Where: in Melbourne on 855AM or streaming at http://www.3CR.ORG.AU
http://thecomicspot.blogspot.com

Hey folks,

This Friday evening is the opening of the annual Northern Exposure
Festival, High Street's weekend-long Winter arts hoo-hah. As part of
this we got a couple of things going on:

Chronox
Michael Prior; Lachlan Conn

Opening Friday 20 June, 6–11pm
Performances on Friday night after 8pm by Matthew Brown and Tarab.

20 June – 22 June.
Fri 6–11pm,
Sat–Sun 1pm–11pm.

Utopian architecture, cardboard, boyhood nostalgia, cable-ties,
repetition, light, dope, esoteric geometries and locked grooves.
A large-scale installation/device.

In short: we've built some big stuff that you can climb inside. There
is also a stupidly limited edition of 3 Chronox 7" dub-plate records
made for this show, each containing 20 locked grooves. If you're
interested, this will be your only chance to get one of these. Once
these precious objects are gone, they're gone forever.

Also, all the galleries on the street will be having openings too, so
if yr up for a gallery crawl Friday's your night.

On Saturday afternoon we will have a Mini-Mercado Art Market out the
front from midday to 4pm or so. There will be simultaneous art/craft
markets going on in various spots on High st.

If you're thinking of dropping in on Saturday or Sunday, please note
that the best time to experience Chronox is in the evening. Just
sayin'.

And as a final incentive, this weekend marks the second birthday of
Forepaw as a venue. So, you know, come help us celebrate. We're kind
of stunned that we've gotten away with it for this long.

ALSO: Trails, our free monthly Drawing Thing, 7pm til whenever next
Tuesday the 24th.

x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

http://www.forepaw.org

275 High Street Northcote Vic 3070 Australia

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THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2008
6-10 PM
FLOATING WORLD COMICS
David Chelsea will appear at Floating World Comics, in Portland’s historic Chinatown district, celebrating the release of his book 24×2, published by Top Shelf Productions. 24×2 collects two 24-page stories, each created over the course of a 24-hour period!

The party will also celebrate the opening of a gallery show at Floating World, featuring the art of legendary alternative cartoonists Peter Bagge, J.R. Williams, and Mats!?. The show will run through June 30th.

David Chelsea is a Portland-based cartoonist and illustrator. His graphic novels David Chelsea in Love (1992) and Welcome to the Zone (1995) have earned him a cult following. His hybrid graphic novel / textbook Perspective! For Comic Book Artists (1997) has helped cartoonists create realistic worlds for over a decade. His illustrations for the “Modern Love” column greet readers of the New York Times every week.

But perhaps his most unique achievement is his history with the 24-hour comic book — a complete 24-page comic book story, created from start to finish in 24 hours. Since his first 24-hour comic experience in 2004, Chelsea has returned again and again to this comic-book crucible, completing his stunning TENTH 24-hour comic on April 5, 2008.

Now, Top Shelf Productions presents the cream of Chelsea’s crop: two hand-picked 24-hour comics from the reigning champion of the form.

WHO: David Chelsea, Peter Bagge, J.R. Williams, Mats!?, and the public!
WHAT: Gallery show, opening reception, book release party for David Chelsea’s 24×2
WHEN: Thursday, June 5, 6-10PM
WHERE: Floating World Comics
20 NW 5th Ave #101
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 241-0227

(Thanks to Top Shelf Crew for Info!) Tags: comics

Our Tim Danko doesn’t embark on projects lightly:

i’ve just about finished this 250+ page sketchbook so i thought i would put it up on the site… it is here:
my psalm sketchbook
…it is “beta” and made in flash so any hints or complaints/suggestions gratefully accepted. 20 pages a fortnight i will put up till the whole book is done… more functionality as we go (a proper navigation bar at bottom once we have scripted it, other things too)

anyhooo, that waas interesting, no?

…then i did that

Grace, under pressure… Check out ‘Drawn!’ for more details:
http://drawn.ca/2008/05/30/tim-dankos-psalm-sketchbook/

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From Stikman (Matt Huynh):
First there was the announcement:

Hi everyone! I’m absolutely thrilled to finally announce a very special new artistic endeavour, ‘Popperbox.‘

Popperbox is an artists’ collective of my favourite creatives and dearest friends – William Loeng, Haline Ly, Tak Tran, Tina Tran and Kevin Vo. We’ve each found success individually in our respective fields of illustration, graphic and web design, fine art and comics, but formed Popperbox as a vehicle for collaborative efforts in live performance, new media art, installation art and all the other silly experiments that we could never pull off by our selves.

There’s so much to tell you and so much coming up! In the meantime, please feel free to browse our site and sign up to our mailing list at www.popperbox.com. Trust me, it’ll be worth it!

Then there were the events: Timebox microsite , Lightbox minisite, Lattice: Sydney, and much more…
The press: The Design Crowd , Realtime Arts

Now:

I’m excited to finally announce Popperbox‘s first public event, Glassbox.

Live drawing all over the building’s glass facade, food, DJs, bean bags, digital displays, exhibited work, comics + prints for sale
… and you’re invited!

Glassbox is a live drawing performance on the windows of the Cabravale Leisure Centre foyer – performed by the members of Popperbox.

There’ll also be a digital component where you can use LED pens as “magic wands” to create trailing light patterns across the walls.

You can also share your stories of Cabramatta and Canley Vale on a giant map and “create” the city from your limitless imagination.

So…come see, hang out, draw, share stories, chat, have fun, mingle, and eat – free food and drinks =)

Website: http://www.popperbox.com
News: http://www.popperbox.com/blog/

Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=cabravale+leisure+centr

Come on by, why don’t’cha?

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TheComicSpot on 3CR, May 08:

John Retallick, Melbourne: On this month’s TheComicSpot we’ll be in Discussion with Bruce Mutard. Melbourne cartoonist and creator of ‘The Sacrifice’. We’ll probe the man behins the first volume of the book comic trilogy published by Allen and Unwin and available in all good book stoires right now!

Tune in!

Thursday 29th May 5pm
855AM 3cr

or streaming at 3cr.org.au

On Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=19335703899

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