New Comic Book Day

I bought some comics today at Forbidden Planet (13th and Broadway, Manhattan). I also work there and all day, while working register, I kept hoping for someone to buy one of these (except jin and jam which i actually got at GRNY). It didnt...

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Independent Online Booksales

I know that most indy booksellers online are still probably buying their stock from distros and not directly but I’m really interested in finding ones to work with and shop at.Two that I found last month that really interest me...

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The values of art.

I’ve been slack in posting with too many shows in the past couple months but I’m gonna be boring the shit out of you all really soon. In the meantime, here is an amazing article on the value of ideas, creativity and the art...

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New Books and New Shows

Sparkplug Comic Books is premiering three new books at this weekend’s Alternative Press Expo in San Francisco, CA. The Airy Tales by Olga Volozova – A collection of ethereal and beautifully illustrated fictions.Jin & Jam #1 by...

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Steve Albini on business

I’d seen this a long time ago but man, is it amazing to hear now: The documentary that is from was great. This one has more stuff that makes sense with comics: And I can’t believe I never saw this piece he wrote called the problem...

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