The winners for the annual regional and country sections of the Independent Bookshop of the Year Awards, part of the British Book Awards and sponsored by Gardners distribution, have been announced. I’m beyond delighted to say that the small but… Read More ›
Graphic Novels
British children’s publisher Nosy Crow issues open call for graphic novel submissions
Are you a writer or writer-illustrator with a great graphic novel up your sleeve? Then British publisher Nosy Crow want to hear from you.
In Review: Art Deco Dredd with Megatropolis
Joe Gordon checks out a stunning alternate take on Mega City One from Kenneth Niemand and Dave Taylor…
In Review: Putin’s Russia – the Rise of a Dictator
Darryl Cunningham delivers a complex, fascinating, disturbing history of Russia’s president, says Joe Gordon…
In Review: The Sea Shepherd by Sean Azzopardi
Sean Azzopardi brings the motivations that inspired the Sea Shepherd organisation’s ongoing struggle to vivid and disturbing life…
In Review: Edward Ross’s Gamish: A Graphic History of Gaming
This new graphic novel takes a very positive but thoughtful look at gaming…
Vote for graphic novels on the “most rebellious reads of the 21st century” list
With Book Week Scotland coming up soon (running from 19th to 25th of November), the Scottish Book Trust has created a poll where readers can vote for the “most rebellious read of the 21st century”. From their description: “This Book… Read More ›
Creating Comics: Why British publishers attempts to launch a graphic novels line keep failing, and how to do it better
Eisner Award-nominated editor, writer and publishing consultant Tim Pilcher ponders the problems getting a successful graphic comics line off the ground for British publishers… Lately I’ve been musing on why it is that traditional British book publishers have never really… Read More ›