The work of the English artist Paul Nash (1889–1946) — one of the most important landscape artists of the twentieth century — entered the public domain this year in many countries around the world. His depictions of the destroyed and broken… Read More ›
World War One
Coming Soon: Dazzle Ships and the Art of Confusion
If you’re a fan of Commando comics, then you may want to check out Dazzle Ships: World War One and the Art of Confusion, out later this year. Yes, it’s nonfiction – but there is a comics connection. Written by… Read More ›
Battle of the Somme Re-Visited in “For Valour”, a new comic by Stephen Mooney and Eoin Coveney
An exciting comics project jointly produced by Monaghan County Museum, Armagh County Museum and Craigavon Museum Services recently saw the creation of For Valour, a comic created by Stephen Mooney and featuring interior art by Eoin Coveney that focused on the story… Read More ›
Battle of the Somme marked in new Commando comic
The latest editions of DC Thomson’s Commando (Issues 4927-4930), on sale now in all good newsagents, include an issue marking the Battle of the Somme, which started one hundred years ago today and is being marked up and down the… Read More ›
Alien Air Aces in Commando? The Truth is Out at Your Newsagent!
Here’s the inside intel on the latest issues of DC Thomson’s Commando – Issues 4923-4926 – on sale now in all good newsagents and via various digital platforms. They’re a great mixed bag of tales this week, with even a… Read More ›
Dave McKean’s “Black Dog” Premieres, Show heads for France Next Week
Last night saw the world premiere of illustrator, filmmaker and musician Dave McKean‘s multimedia performance of his new graphic project Black Dog – The Dreams of Paul Nash in Kendal Town Hall – the first of a number of shows across the… Read More ›
“Black Dog – The Dreams of Paul Nash”, A Reader’s Experience
Created by Dave McKean Publisher: Lakes International Comic Art Festival and Hourglass (the Artist’s Book, limited edition of 300 – a graphic novel edition will be published by Dark Horse in October Let me start this item by saying that this is neither a ‘Preview’ nor a… Read More ›
New Art Released for Dave McKean’s “Black Dog” – World Premiere soon!
Award-winning comic creator Dave McKean has just released two new tantalising images from his amazing new project Black Dog – The Dreams of Paul Nash, which gets its world premiere, multimedia launch in Kendal at the end of this month. As… Read More ›
Sneak Preview: Black Dog – The Dreams of Paul Nash by Dave McKean
As we’ve previously reported, Cumbria will host a world premiere performance and the launch of a unique graphic novel – Black Dog – The Dreams of Paul Nash by Dave McKean – as part of 14-18 NOW, the UK’s official arts… Read More ›
Kate Evans’ “utterly brilliant” Red Rosa shortlisted for Bread and Roses Award
Red Rosa by Kate Evans has been shortlisted for the Bread and Roses Award for Radical Publishing 2016. Presented by the Alliance of Radical Booksellers for the fifth year, the prize celebrates excellence in radical political non-fiction. Previous winners include… Read More ›