Debuting Books
Horrible #1
Horrible is a new collection celebrating the terrifying underbelly of independent comics. In this inaugural issue, contributors Michael DeForge, Zach Worton, Chris Kuzma and Patrick Kyle scrape the bottom of their contorted cartoon-addled reptilian pea-brains to present to you their most alarming work to date. Delicately printed and painstakingly assembled personally …read more
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Devastator #5: Fantasy
Cover illustrated by the incomparable Mr. Dan Hipp, it’s the monkey’s paw version of a fantasy fan’s greatest wish. (Damn you, monkey’s paw!) Contributors in the Fantasy issue include Tony Millionaire, Zach Weiner and Scott Gairdner. The issue features parodies of Game of Thrones, Lord of The Rings, Dungeons & Dragons and more!
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Mikenesses
In Mikenesses, illustrator Mike Holmes draws himself (and occasionally his overweight cat Ella) in 100 of his favourite cartoon, comic book, children’s book and video game styles. Maurice Sendak, Dr. Seuss, 8-bit video game graphics, Transformers, the Muppets, Chuck Jones and MAD magazine are all paid tribute, as well as …read more
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People Around Here
A companion piece to Drop-in, Lapp’s critically-acclaimed account of working in inner city Toronto drop-in centres, but People Around Here takes it to the streets! Always the consummate observer, Lapp’s ability to crystallize everyday moments of street life and overheard conversations into short visual vignettes is remarkable.
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Who Is Ana Mendiata?
Who Is Ana Mendieta? is a graphic novella about the art and life of Ana Mendieta. The publication casts a glance at the machinations of the art world, looking back in particular to the heyday of the feminist revolution.
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Britt Wilson’s Greatest Book on Earth
This Toronto artist’s popular minicomics have finally been collected into her first graphic novel. Wilson has a flowing cartooning style, reminiscent of Roberta Gregory, with angry young women running around the city creating havoc.
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Three Panel Soul: Book One
From the creators of the webcomic Mac Hall, Three Panel Soul is a semi-autobiographical collection of comic strips about dealing with mid-twenties life. Also, there’s a lot of video game jokes.
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A Parent’s Guide to the Best Kid’s Comics: Choosing Titles Your Children Will Love
“Children are made readers on the laps of their parents.” –Author Emilie Buchwald Filled with beautifully illustrated reviews and a wealth of recommendations, A Parent’s Guide to the Best Kids’ Comics lovingly and thoughtfully reveals a world of graphic novels sure to capture the imagination and curiosity of your child. Children’s literature …read more
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The Song of Roland
The Song of Roland focuses on the life and death of the father-in-law of Rabagliati’s alter-ego Paul, who has been called “The Tintin of Quebec” By Le Devoir.
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Upcoming Events
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An Evening with Arne Bellstorf at the Goethe Institut
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 -
Gabriella Giandelli and Marco Cappelli in Conversation at IIC
Monday, May 7, 2012 -
The Art of Spiegelman @ The Toronto Jewish Film Festival
Sunday, May 6, 2012 -
TCAF Day 2
Sunday, May 6, 2012
