Skinny Arse Comic Launch 2012 - Illustration Bruce Mutard
The Skinny Arse Comics Launch at the 2012 Melbourne Writers Festival is the brainchild of Melbourne cartoonist Bruce Mutard who has been very proactive in comics events in Melbourne as well as travelling Australia and the globe to attend comics events and spread the gospel of Australian comics.
Five comic books are being launched at the Skinny Arse in conjunction with the 2012 Melbourne Writers Festival including Pikitia Press's third release; Peter Foster's adaption of the Australian literary classic For the Term of His Natural Life.
From the press release:
Unforgotten by Tohby Riddle (Allen & Unwin)
In this beautiful new book Unforgotten Tohby Riddle brings to life
what remains largely unseen in the everyday. Exploring the idea of ‘who
helps the helper’ and ‘who gives to the giver’, Unforgotten is a
stunning book that both adults and children will connect with.
In a
time of chaos and constant distraction, Unforgotten reminds us of the
place of peace and calm, while at the same time including themes of
faith, doubt, friendship and compassion.
All You Bastards Can Go Jump Off A Bridge by J. Marc Schmidt (Milk Shadow Books)
Creator of of the cult classic graphic novels, Egg Story and Eating
Steve, and the co-creator of The Sixsmiths, J. Marc Schmidt furiously
rains down over 200 pages of comic stories covering art, romance,
religion, anger, pop culture parodies, sex and death in his latest
collection, All You Bastards Can Go Jump Off A Bridge.
Featuring over a year's worth of webcomics, plus loads of rare strips
from small press and anthology titles, All You Bastards Can Go Jump Off A
Bridge explores human behaviour, and why it can sometimes be so hard to
just get along with each other. Features a foreword by Tango's Bernard Caleo.
For The Term of His Natural Life by Peter Foster (Pikitia Press)
Peter Foster's adaption of Marcus Clarke's classic Australian novel For
The Term of His Natural Life. Depicting the hardships of convicts in
Tasmania in the early days of the colonisation of Australia. Sixty-four
pages of vibrant colour with several pages detailing the original
creation of one of Australia's first graphic novels and a foreword from
Marcus Clarke scholar Laurie Hergenhan.
"Showman?" The Bret Braddock Adventures Book 1 & 2 by David Blumenstein (Nakedfella Productions)
A webcomic since 2009, the tale of Bret Braddock, wealthy arsehole,
recently came to a poignant end. Now the whole story is collected
together in two jam-packed volumes. An essential read for anyone who's
ever been told "The cheque's in the mail". Created by David Blumenstein.
The Trials of Francis Bear by Gregory Mackay (Milk Shadow Books)
Melbourne indie comix legend Gregory Mackay's latest expedition into
the world of the his most beloved character, Francis Bear. This time
Francis has to deal with War, punishment, technology and the bottle, all
whilst never losing the beautifully sparse signature sarcasm or simple
style that makes the book so unique.
This is a free event,
and will feature MC-ing by the King of comics examination, Bernard Caleo. Also comics maestro Bruce Mutard will be popping by for some
hijinks!
All of the artists will be in attendance, so there'll
be lots of signings, short speeches and other fun. An after party will
be held nearby (Location, TBA).
