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Category Archives: I&I
On comics and visual illiteracy
The filmmaker Peter Greenaway has often commented that cinema is a slave to literature. That the development of film, a medium with so much visual promise, became circumscribed by the logic and structure of words rather than images. For the most part, to Greenaway, the cinematic audience is visually illiterate one. TV also encourages visual … Continue reading
The basic business of tabling at zine fairs
I just tabled for my third year at Canzine. Instead of doing a typical show recap, I thought I might reflect upon what I’ve learned about $$$ doing all these fairs. [Edit: You’ll notice an obvious omission below and that is compensation for labour. It’s because I don’t actually consider zine-making a business or a … Continue reading
Koyama Press book launches + analysis: I’m Not Here
Last week, I attended an event by Koyama Press at The Beguiling featuring presentations by cartoonists Patrick Kyle and GG and then a brief panel discussion moderated by Eric Kostiuk Williams. There was a good turnout and in addition to a couple readings by Kyle, both Kyle and GG spoke about their intentions and decisions … Continue reading
Recommended: Yes Roya
Yes Roya is a hardcore pornographic comic set in 1963 California featuring well developed characters. Our protagonist, Wylie Kogan, is a young cartoonist looking to break into the industry. In seeking professional advice from the cartoonist he most admires, Joe Ahlstrom, he becomes acquainted with Joe’s partner, Roya, who invites him into their D/s (Dominant/submissive) … Continue reading
Recommended: My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness
It’s been awhile since I’ve posted a recommendation because the comics I’ve been reading felt too off topic for this blog. However I recently came across two suitable ones, the first of which is Nagata Kabi’s My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness. MLEWL is an autobio comic that lays bare the author’s history with depression and … Continue reading
Kawai’s Guide to London’s galleries, museums, bookstores & comics
Galleries & Museums The V&A Museum has an excellent collection that houses permanent exhibits on fashion and another on theatre, two of London’s cultural strengths. These are both highly recommended. It’s also quite a beautiful space. It’s located in close proximity to other museums and is within easy walking distance of Hyde Park and Kensington … Continue reading
TCAF17 post mortem
Before I write this year’s recap, I thought I’d reflect on TCAF’s success in light of heightening tensions regarding diversity in creative fields. TCAF was one of my first introductions to comics and because of it, I operated under the blithe assumption that indie comics was largely free of the systemic forms of discrimination that … Continue reading
Kawai’s Guide to Representing Minorities
I wrote this post ages ago, way back in 2016, but then everyone around me became consumed with politics and it seemed out of place to publish it. I put it on ice and forgot about it. However, the recent controversy regarding Broken Pencil’s editor prompted me to remember what I’d written. Please note that … Continue reading
Kawai’s Guide to TCAF Eats v.2
It’s been three years since I wrote a food related post for TCAF so it’s about time for an update. CLOSE TO THE TRL (listed in order of walking distance) Most restos listed below do takeaway, but almost everything is made to order, so there is a bit of a waiting period. Also, it’s worth … Continue reading
