The works are all for sale, mostly at very accessible prices. I was inclined to buy something, but was too overwhelmed by the sheer quantity of pictures, and the gallery closed for the evening before I could make up my mind. Many of my favourites (including Jo's winning entry) had already been snapped up, too, within just a few hours of the show opening.
On the variety theme (sort of), last week I received copies of the Canadian edition of Gatsby! The book is published over there by Penguin Canada, and they have produced it in paperback rather than hardback. And it looks fabulous! They've used a slick, slightly glossy paper for the pages (Allen & Unwin produced the book with a lovely creamy matte paper). I had no say in Penguin's design choices, as I have not dealt with them directly, so this was a surprise for me - and as it turns out, a very pleasant one.
Glossy paper is not something that I would have thought to choose - I would have imagined it would be all wrong for the vintage photo album feel. But in paperback format it actually works really well - perhaps because it makes the pictures look so crisp and solid, and makes the pages feel very substantial. When you open the book, the extreme blackness of the black and the vividness of the sepia (colour is more vivid and bright on the glossy paper) really jump out at you. They've also given it a matte cover, which I like very much.
Spot the difference:
This Thursday 7 February the Belgrave Library is launching their new graphic novel collection, with hundreds of just-purchased volumes available for borrowing. I have been asked to come and launch the collection, and to give a talk about Gatsby and the process of making a graphic novel. Slow Glass Books will also be there selling various comic delights. Belgrave is a fair hike from the city, but for those who fancy a trip, the details are:
Thursday 7 February, 7pm
Belgrave Library
Reynolds Lane, Belgrave, 3160.
Melways Ref: 75 F10 (map here)
Right, now back to work!
7 comments:
Congrats! I'll have to keep an eye out for one ;)
Thanks Anthony! Hope Canada is treating you well. xN
It's great to see you published in Canada. I wish I could make the library talk. And I wish my local library had a decent collection of graphic novels.
Congrats!! *singing Blame Canada... Blame Canada...*
I recently spotted Gatsby in Page One (major bookstore in Hong Kong)! *happiness*
Picked it up for a mate in Shanghai 8)
Scoots!! You've breached the Great Firewall! Great to see you back online.
...and it's in HK?? Wow...
xN
Spotted it in a large bookstore here when I was looking around the GN section, it was even on a display table of featured books! Will have to take a photo for you.
I looked at the back cover and I don't think it looks bad in anyway that would discourage purchase, and that little ghost mark looks intentional like a ripped stamp or something.
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