I draw, write, speak about, teach, facilitate and organise events about comics. After graduating with a degree in Social Anthropology from the University of Sussex, I attended art college and worked as a freelance illustrator. In 2008, I began to incorporate comics into my practice. I also embarked on post graduate academic studies, with a growing interest in gender, feminism and comics. I have developed my practice as both a creator and a scholar. Each informs the other. Alongside my academic research I completed my graphic memoir, Billy, Me & You, based on my experience following the death of my child. In 2009, I co-founded (and continue to direct) Laydeez Do Comics, now known as LDComics or LDC. This is a women-led group, welcoming to all, which aims to support and champion self-identifying women making graphic novels. The emphasis is on the autobiographical and the drama of the domestic. In 2017, I completed a PhD in Gender Studies. My research was UK Feminist Cartoons and Comics from 1970-2010 ,which informed my contribution to The Inking Woman, published in 2018 by Myriad Editions. This is complemented by my recently published book, UK Feminist Cartoons and Comics: A Critical Survey, (2020, Palgrave Macmillan). The landscape in UK comic books today – where to start?The UK comics community is very welcoming. It is quite London-based, but activity is nationwide, too. LDComics is a friendly place to learn about and socialise around comics.Tips if you are new to... Continue reading at 'British Council global'
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Papercutz has landed rights for Scottish duo Metaphrog’s feminist graphic novel retelling of the Bluebeard folktale. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-21 22:41:01 UTC ]
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The Oscar-winning filmmaker did not hold back when asked for his opinion on comic book movies. Here we go again.Read Full Story Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2019-10-21 12:25:56 UTC ]
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When the minds of two creatives come together, it's a beautiful thing: here are eight of Neil Gaiman's works that have been adapted by artists. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2019-10-18 10:41:08 UTC ]
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Having visited 112 libraries in six different countries and many different settings, one reader has a few observations of note. Continue reading at Book Riot
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One of the comic book world's best-known series is finally coming to screens. Netflix has secured the rights to Jeff Smith's classic Bone, and intends to create an animated kids' series that covers the Bone cousins' trek through the desert. Smith t... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2019-10-17 00:10:00 UTC ]
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A new adaptation of the graphic novel “Watchmen” is coming to HBO. The original changed superhero tales — and pop culture at large — forever. Continue reading at The New York Times
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Pavilion has scooped the long-awaited second graphic novel from Pam Smy, author and illustrator of Thornhill (David Fickling Books), the first title in a new children’s illustrated fiction list for over sevens. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-15 09:47:29 UTC ]
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NYCC sold 210,000 tickets in 2019 as graphic novel sales continue to grow, auguring an even bigger show next year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Libraries Connected has launched a programme of activities and partnerships as part of the BBC’s The Novels That Shaped Our World festival. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Libraries are awesome, don't you agree? Looking up library services, beyond the books, here are seven cool library initiatives I found and love. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2019-10-08 10:36:16 UTC ]
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It opened against the backdrop of gun assaults across the nation. It’s been criticized for gore and a sympathetic portrait of its homicidal protagonist. And it received an R rating for violence. All of which could add up to why Warner Bros. has been promoting “Joker” as more of an arthouse... Continue reading at Advertising Age
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"Joker" dominated U.S. theaters this weekend, bringing in $93.5 million and setting a box office record for October. Warner Bros. Pictures pulled off its record-setting weekend without using many of the marketing tools that come standard with comic book movies. While other... Continue reading at Advertising Age
[ Advertising Age | 2019-10-07 17:33:36 UTC ]
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Libraries Week kicks off today with a focus on what the nation’s libraries are doing with digital technology. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-06 18:00:32 UTC ]
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The International Literature Showcase is a partnership between the National Centre for Writing and British Council. It aims to showcase amazing writers based in the UK to programmers, publishers and teachers of literature in English around the world. To do so, we have invited six leading writers... Continue reading at British Council global
[ British Council global | 2019-10-05 10:05:02 UTC ]
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Welcome to the another edition of Ad Age Sports Media Brief, a weekly roundup of news from every zone of the sports media spray chart, including the latest on broadcast/cable/streaming, sponsorships, endorsements, gambling and tech. Fear Strikes Out Viciousness and stupidity are as endemic to... Continue reading at Advertising Age
[ Advertising Age | 2019-10-04 22:01:54 UTC ]
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Audiences are accustomed to hype and hot takes for every new comic book movie release, but the controversy surrounding Joker has reached a fever pitch. Three film critics share their views of the film and the commotion it's causing. Continue reading at CBC
[ CBC | 2019-10-04 08:00:00 UTC ]
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Google has long been a philanthropic powerhouse, with STEM education, economic security and inclusion as top priorities. Through its charitable arm, the company also is tackling housing and homelessness, along with criminal justice reform. Next up — libraries. On Thursday, Google.org announced... Continue reading at Silicon Valley Business Journal
[ Silicon Valley Business Journal | 2019-10-03 21:51:27 UTC ]
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Spawn will soon become the longest-running creator-owned comic book series. The creator, Mr. McFarlane, is already thinking about Issue No. 600. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2019-10-03 16:14:54 UTC ]
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Is it panel-to-panel representation? Is it casting? This reader has some opinions on what makes a good comic book adaptation, and some good candidates. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2019-10-03 10:42:51 UTC ]
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Best known for lavish and immersive theater productions, Cynthia Von Buhler also works in the comics medium, creating graphic works that also explore her fascination with secret societies, sensuality, power, and the hunger for freedom. This 13-page excerpt from The Illuminati Ball introduces the... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-10-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
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