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Here's some art for an anthology I'm in. Art is by Dub.
CBR Talks ‘Bout Postcards
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While e-mail and text messaging may be the new communication crazes sweeping the world, the idea of the postcard still carries quite a powerful nostalgic power for those familiar with these bite sized messages. Many of us imagine epic loves kept alive during wartimes through these carefully worded messages, and some know postcards as their first indication that their family members might just be vacationing in Florida. No matter what memories first surface when you see a postcard, there's no denying the mystique these little pieces of history have acquired over time. With that in mind, Jason Rodriguez has collected a unique assortment of postcards, added in some acclaimed creators, and assembled a 168-page hardcover anthology entitled "Postcards," set to debut in 2007, as a self-published original graphic novel. Rodriguez took some time out of his busy schedule to discuss "Postcards" with CBR News and answered the first question on the mind of people who have seen the book's gorgeous art: what's "Postcards" all about?
I'm so psyched for Jason, and when you guys see all the crazy shit in this book, your heads might just blow up.
CBR on Elk’s Run
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It's been a long and often times arduous journey for writer Joshua Hale Fialkov and his title "Elk's Run." CBR News first brought you word of the title back in December, 2004. The book tells story of a small town in West Virginia and the war that erupts between the children and parents when a horrible truth is revealed, which tears apart this quiet little community. Fialkov and artist Noel Tuazon began by self-publishing the book through Fialkov's own Hoarse & Buggy Productions, but as anyone who's ever self-published a book knows, it's not easy to get noticed. The book was critically lauded by many top creators in the comics industry, but still it wasn't quite finding its audience.
Elk’s Run Lands at Random House Imprint Villard!
Villard Acquires Rights to Fialkov’s and Tuazon’s Elk’s Run
New York, NY – June 5, 2006 – Villard, a division of the Random House Publishing Group, announced today that it will be publishing Elk’s Run by Joshua Hale Fialkov and Noel Tuazon. The graphic novel will collect the complete eight-issue comic book series, and will give readers their first opportunity to finally read the story all the way through to its explosive conclusion.
Elk’s Run has been nominated for an astounding seven Harvey awards (Best Writer, Best Artist, Best Limited Series, Best Letterer, Best Cover Artist, Best New Talent, Best Single Issue). The acclaimed comics series has had an interesting publishing history. Originally self-published by Fialkov’s Hoarse and Buggy, Elk’s Run moved to Speakeasy only to have the fledgling company go bankrupt in late 2005, leaving the story unfinished and its fans anxiously awaiting its exciting conclusion.
In an era filled with threat levels and faceless enemies, the people of Elk's Ridge have created their own slice of heaven--serene. Serene, safe, and completely cut off from the rest of the world. When the evils of the outside world start to invade, the townspeople will do anything that it takes to keep their existence intact... even murder. Forced to decide between a life of isolation and fear, or the unknown outside world, the teenagers of the town must face their parents and their own worst nightmares in a game of cat and mouse that can only end one way.
The story was hailed by Variety as “creepy and fun in a good way” and given a grade of A- by the paper. Entertainment Weekly gave Elk’s Run a solid A and commended the series for its “tactile sense of dread.”
“This has been one the most unexpected adventures in publishing I could possibly imagine. I never dreamed that one day we would end up with such a wonderful company and incredible people like the folks at Villard…” said Fialkov. “Our devoted fans and their undying support have really kept us going.”
“I’ve had my eye on Elk’s Run since last summer,” said acquiring editor Dallas Middaugh. “There’s a reason reviewers and comics professionals have been so excited about it. I’m very, very happy to be able to publish the complete series at last, and to give it the presentation it deserves.”
About the Writer
Harvey Award Nominee for Best New Talent and Best Writer Joshua Hale Fialkov is the creator of the hit indie anthology Western Tales of Terror, as well as the internet cult hit Poorly Drawn Animals. His comic work has appeared in books for Boom Studios, IDW Publishing, and all across the internet. He was raised in Pittsburgh, and currently enjoys a writer’s life in Los Angeles.
About the Artist
Harvey Award Nominee for Best Artist Noel Tuazon was born in the Philippines, but has lived most of his life in Toronto, Ontario. His work has appeared in several anthologies (including Taboo Especial, Cerebus Bi-Weekly, Dennis Eichorn’s Real Stuff, Drawing the Line 1 & 2, Frecklebean Comics, Adventure Classics, Fleshrot 2 & it’s Halloween Special,) plus a handful of mini-series (Arianne by Rafael Nieves, Redchapel by Caleb Monroe, and Johnny Repeat by Jason and Elizabeth James). He most recently illustrated the children's book Sunny Bear's Rainy Day by Caryn A. Tate.
About the Publisher
Villard Books, named after the Stanford White brownstone mansion on Madison Avenue that was the home of Random House for twenty years, was founded in 1983. It publishes a general nonfiction and fiction list that has positioned itself on the leading edge of popular culture. Among the bestselling authors it has published are Jon Krakauer, Eve Ensler, Governor Jesse Ventura and Peter Greenberg, the "Travel Detective." It is also known for its titles in the areas of humor, personal narrative, and new-voice fiction, including the books of Laurie Notaro and Jon Katz. Visit the Villard website at www.villard.com
Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey
"Get down and give me... INIFINITY." "Dude, there's no way I can do infinity push-ups."
"Maybe he'll let us do them girly style..."
I don't know why, but it remains one of my favorite movies of all time. Viva la Wyld Stallyns.