Improper Books is to publish a new edition of its truly stunning title Porcelain: A Gothic Fairy Tale, which longtime downthetbes readers will recall I gushed about on its debut back in 2010. A much-anticpated sequel, Porcelain: Bone China, will debut at Thought Bubble in November.
The new edition will be available as a UK indie release October/November 2015, thanks to supporting UK independent comic shops, followed by a US and International release via Diamond on Wednesday, 2nd December 2015 along with the release of the gorgeous-looking new title, Briar.
Written by Benjamin Read, illustrated by Chris Wildgoose, coloured by André May, and lettered by Jim Campbell, Porcelain: A Gothic Fairy Tale is set within a world that’s a magical echo of our own. If is the story of Child, an urchin, who leaves behind the cold streets of a snowy city when she climbs the high wall into the Porcelain Maker’s garden.
Released to wide critical acclaim amongst readers, fellow creators, and the comic press, the book has since gone on to be translated and published in France by Éditions Delcourt.
Although a completely standalone story, Porcelain: A Gothic Fairy Tale is the first part of a trilogy – with volumes II and III, Bone China and Ivory Tower, out soon. The books follow Child into adulthood, and tell the epic story of one woman’s grand and terrible life, and the marks she leaves on the world.
The updated edition of Porcelain: A Gothic Fairy Tale features new chapter plates created for the release of Delcourt’s French edition, plus new making of material and sketches, including a ‘Director’s Commentary’ from Benjamin and Chris originally published on the Forbidden Planet International blog.
• Porcelain: A Gothic Fairy Tale, 2nd edition, has its UK limited indie release – October/November 2015 and US and International release – Wednesday, 2nd December 2015 (Diamond: OCT151510)
• Read my review of Porcelain: A Gothic Fairy Tale here
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The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.
Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.
He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.
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Oh wow, this is pretty cool. I myself read and reviewed this a ways back and its such a good book. Hearing of a sequel is even cooler as well!