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Alternative medicine

Ginseng has linked America and China for centuries. A new graphic novel digs into why

Craig Thompson's 'Ginseng Roots' explores the ginseng trade's cultural and economic significance in America and its global connections.

#family-dynamics

1 day ago

Books

Ginseng Roots by Craig Thompson review a genre-defying graphic novel about class, religion and globalisation

Craig Thompson's "Ginseng Roots" is a unique blend of memoir, graphic novel, and social commentary centered on his family's ginseng farming in Wisconsin.

10 months ago

Writing

In 'Timid,' there is bravery under the surface

Timidity is often viewed negatively in American culture, but it can be associated with positive traits like thoughtfulness and deliberateness.

1 day ago

Books

Ginseng Roots by Craig Thompson review a genre-defying graphic novel about class, religion and globalisation

Craig Thompson's "Ginseng Roots" is a unique blend of memoir, graphic novel, and social commentary centered on his family's ginseng farming in Wisconsin.

10 months ago

Writing

In 'Timid,' there is bravery under the surface

Timidity is often viewed negatively in American culture, but it can be associated with positive traits like thoughtfulness and deliberateness.

Books

The Eternaut' Review: Netflix Gives a Genre Classic New Life

Netflix's adaptation of The Eternaut is decent but highlights the importance of reading the original comic first.

fromtime.com

Film

Breaking Down the Ending of Netflix's Eerie Sci-fi Series The Eternaut

The Eternaut is a sci-fi series adaptation highlighting survival amid toxic snowfall and a clandestine invasion, based on a significant graphic novel.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Books

The Eternaut' Review: Netflix Gives a Genre Classic New Life

Netflix's adaptation of The Eternaut is decent but highlights the importance of reading the original comic first.

fromtime.com

Film

Breaking Down the Ending of Netflix's Eerie Sci-fi Series The Eternaut

The Eternaut is a sci-fi series adaptation highlighting survival amid toxic snowfall and a clandestine invasion, based on a significant graphic novel.

more#adaptation

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Independent films

Francis Ford Coppola unveils Megalopolis graphic novel

Coppola's graphic novel aims to redefine the legacy of his unsuccessful film Megalopolis, allowing for artistic independence.

fromInverse

Film

The Most Divisive Sci-Fi Movie Of 2024 Is Getting A Strange Sequel

Megalopolis will be adapted into a graphic novel, expanding the universe beyond its initial film release.

Independent films

Francis Ford Coppola unveils Megalopolis graphic novel

Coppola's graphic novel aims to redefine the legacy of his unsuccessful film Megalopolis, allowing for artistic independence.

fromInverse

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Film

The Most Divisive Sci-Fi Movie Of 2024 Is Getting A Strange Sequel

Megalopolis will be adapted into a graphic novel, expanding the universe beyond its initial film release.

Independent films

Spirited Away's Massive Film Comic Omnibus Drops To Only $28 At Amazon

The All-in-One Edition of Spirited Away Film Comic offers all five out-of-print volumes for a budget-friendly price, enhancing accessibility for fans.

fromKqed

fromDatebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide

Graphic design

'We All Got Something' Is a Heartfelt Tribute to Grace - and SF's Zine Community

The story centers on the theme of grace and its importance in healing and relationships.

3 weeks ago

Arts

Review: Art Spiegelman documentary 'Disaster Is My Muse' draws a complete picture of the 'Maus' creator

Art Spiegelman's work, especially 'Maus,' redefined comic art as a serious medium, reflecting deep human experiences.

fromenglish.elpais.com

1 month ago

UK news

The lesser-known story of Audrey Hepburn: An adolescence marked by war, terror and broken dreams

Audrey Hepburn's legacy extends beyond her film career, revealing a childhood shaped by personal trauma and resilience during World War II.

fromThe New Yorker

1 month ago

Books

Li'l Kayla Endures It All

Kayla E.'s 'Precious Rubbish' portrays a vulnerable coming-of-age story marked by resilience in a harsh environment.

fromwww.eastbaytimes.com

2 months ago

SF music

Curtain Calls: Froggy' a sensory-rich roller-coaster ride at Lesher Center

Froggy combines graphic novel aesthetics with a narrative of loss and self-discovery, offering a captivating theater experience suitable for diverse audiences.

fromEngadget

3 months ago

Writing

What to read this weekend: Engrossing literary horror and a dark, whimsical new comic series

The Seasons combines whimsical humor with underlying themes of mystery and family bonds, captivating readers from the start.

#film

7 months ago

Arts

What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and reading

The VMAs highlighted ongoing cultural trends, with notable mentions of emerging films and series that explore deep personal and cultural narratives.

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

Madame Choi and the Monsters by Patrick Spat and Sheree Domingo review the stuff of blockbusters

Choi Eun-Hee and Shin Sang-ok's kidnapping led to their forced involvement in producing films for Kim Jong-il, blending trauma with creative resilience.

7 months ago

Arts

What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and reading

The VMAs highlighted ongoing cultural trends, with notable mentions of emerging films and series that explore deep personal and cultural narratives.

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

Madame Choi and the Monsters by Patrick Spat and Sheree Domingo review the stuff of blockbusters

Choi Eun-Hee and Shin Sang-ok's kidnapping led to their forced involvement in producing films for Kim Jong-il, blending trauma with creative resilience.

more#film

5 months ago

Writing

We live in a climate of fear': Graphic novelist's Elon Musk book can't find UK or US publisher

Darryl Cunningham's graphic novel about Elon Musk struggles to find an English-language publisher due to fears of legal repercussions.

fromPublishersWeekly.com

6 months ago

Writing

IDW Takes Patrick Horvath's Graphic Novel Debut Back to Print

Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees has sold 20,000 copies in its first printing and is set for a second printing of 15,000 copies.

fromItsnicethat

6 months ago

Writing

Chris Shepherd's heartfelt graphic novel is a story of family, young love and Liverpool

Chris transitioned from film script to graphic novel during lockdown, focusing on illustrating the beauty of Liverpool's past.

His creative process involved exploring each sequence individually to maintain excitement.

fromThe New Yorker

6 months ago

Writing

Four-Hundred-Plus Pages and a Day

The graphic novel "Sunday" intricately explores themes of time, memory, and consciousness through the lens of a single, uneventful Sunday.

Writing

Hellboy Book Bundles - Get 70 Digital Volumes For $30, Omnibus Box Set For 50% Off, And More

Humble's graphic novel bundle offers 36 items for $30, featuring Mike Mignola's Hellboy series, available until October 10.

NYC food

Cult Of The Lamb: The First Verse Graphic Novel Is Up For Preorder At Amazon

The graphic novel 'Cult of the Lamb: The First Verse' successfully funded through Kickstarter and is now available for preorder.

fromPolygon

Writing

Read an exclusive excerpt from a teen horror comic inspired by real small-town cults

Loving, Ohio explores the fear of being unable to escape one's childhood town, intertwined with horror and personal trauma.

OMG science

This is genius: A new graphic novel imagines conversations between Einstein and Kafka

Ken Krimstein's 'Einstein in Kafkaland' explores Albert Einstein's pivotal year in Prague, combining biography with elements of historical fiction and whimsy.

fromKqed

'The Crow' Reimagined Is Stylish and Operatic, but Cannot Outfly 1994 Original

The reimagined 'The Crow' struggles to balance its storytelling with the legacy of the original film and finds itself wanting in both areas.

Writing

fromABC7 San Francisco

9 months ago

Writing

Graphic novel 'Good.' travels from the Amazon jungle to suburbia and back

The graphic novel 'Good' explores the coming-of-age story of David Good, focusing on his Indigenous identity and reunion with his mother in the Amazon jungle.