*goes off dancing happily*
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Well, it's definitely come together a bit quicker than I was expecting, but guess who has a book out? Hmmm...?!
Yup, it's true! My first graphic novel, collecting the short stories you've been reading, is now available. Yay! It's titled Li'l Kids and is 88 pages in length and features three short stories plus all kinds of concept art. Plus, there's a lot on the writing side of things, too. Not only did I include the script from each story but I also did a breakdown detailing how each story was put together - right from the brainstorming stage to the final script. Hopefully you'll enjoy the peek behind the curtain!
And I've made it available a few different ways, too. First, you can download a free PDF Ebook version at my website (http://www.vonallan.com/shop.html). The link to the PDF is there and there's also a link to a torrent version of the book, too. So if you're not sure about purchasing it sight unseen or if you just prefer an ebook version, this is the way to go. If you do download it, please share it, too. It's licenced under Creative Commons, so if you like it please pass it around to friends and family. One of the hardest things about being an artist is avoiding obscurity. This is an attempt to avoid some of that so please, I would dearly love it if you pass it around.
If you want to purchase a copy, there are a few ways of doing it. The print version is up on Amazon now as well as Barnes and Noble (I'll post the links in just a sec). It will be in a few stores here in Ottawa, Ontario in the near future (including my old bookshop Perfect Books). I'm not positive about comic shops yet. That should be finalized in the next week or two, but things are still up in the air on that front.
The Amazon links are as follows (and yes, in the interest of full disclosure, I do earn a few cents if you purchase a copy following these links):
Amazon.ca
Amazon.co.uk:
And the link to Barnes and Noble is right here, too!
I'm still a little dazzled that I have my first book out, too. I hope you like it!
Von
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And...it's amazing?!?!!?
Geez! I thought we were friends, Von! Look at you rising the bar in secret. Damn your lack of trust in us fellow tale swappers!
*shakes fist*
I'M ONTO YOU!!
I feel bad about the same thing, though. It's been a rough and intense year which has left me more than a little self-absorbed. Which means I've totally gotten backlogged on blog reading, including yours, damn it all. I'm hoping that this will change in the nearish future.
Von
So you're off the hook, Mr. Von.
( say "Von" and not "Allen" because a- I know it's just a nom de plume and b- It sounds like "Mr. Bond" if you say it fast.)
I am really pleased to hear you liked the book! Now I just hope more people share that feeling. I posted a mention on the GNLIB and I've been nervous about it all day; was I too forward? Too subtle? Argh! Talking to strangers about oneself can be very difficult at times. Oy!
Von
Congratulations!
Von
Were you having problems trying to order it before, though? If so, that's weird.
Von
Hugs and smiles,
Jean Marie
Edited at 2008-08-19 05:52 am (UTC)
Von
I'm also not sure if FanExpo is the right type of event for my work. My gut feeling is that it's not, but I may change my mind on that front down the road.
Von
Do you go to the Paradise show?
If it is her, I didn't know she made the hike. Interesting!
Von