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An accessible introduction to not just comics, but a slew of ideas about art in general. I read it as a bookish child sometime in Primary School, and I'd happily reread it now at nineteen.
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Existential Comics has some really incredible comics with themes both silly and poignant. The very first comic (linked) is one I think about all the time.
Dec 6, 2024
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he’s an independent comic legend from the 90s and is still active today. most people know his book ”ghostworld” and the film adaptation. i highly recommend reading everything of his. no superheroes, no bullshit, real slice of life, bizzaro stuff, absurdist neo-noir, great commentary and clearly a dude who likes to people watch and then draw the weirdos he sees. huge inspo to me. reading his books and shorts feel like you’re watching a movie, the beautifully drawn and hilarious and full of emotion.
favs:
- LIKE A VELVET GLOVE CAST IN IRON
- PATIENCE
- THE COMPLETE EIGHTBALL
Nov 20, 2023
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Each one is a short story that's this super out there sci-fi concept.
May 22, 2024
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Finally got around to printing off a bunch of the essays and articles that I had saved on my computer for a while. I find it makes it easier to get myself to actually get around to reading some of the stuff. Paper is also a nicer reading experience, with less distractions and eye strain.
Dec 8, 2024
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Any pi.fyi rec (by someone else, not yourself) that you saw and then acted on yourself - read the book, listened to the album, watched the movie, tried the activity, etc.
Dec 9, 2024
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A search engine that filters out commercial websites so you can discover weird, small websites on different topics. I wouldn't use it as my main search engine but it's a cool way of finding stuff you otherwise wouldn't.
Aug 22, 2024