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Panel Borders: Discussing Derek the Sheep
December 31, 2010
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Panel Borders:
Discussing Derek the Sheep
Partially broadcast 16th December 2010 on Resonance 104.4 FM
Extract from Derek the Sheep by Gary Northfield
Concluding our month long look at anthropomorphic / funny animal comics Alex Fitch leads a discussion recorded at the Streatham library graphic novel readers group about Derek the Sheep and other funny animal comics with creator Gary Northfield and colourist Ellen Lindner.
(Please note Panel Borders will be back on air 13/01/11 on Resonance 104.4 FM)
For more info about this podcast and a variety of formats you can stream or download, please visit the home of this episode at www.archive.org
Links: For more info about Gary’s comics please visit his website www.garynorthfield.co.uk
Ellen Lindner’s comics website: www.littlewhitebird.com
Pedro Galvao’s blog: http://sequentialscripts.blogspot.com
For more about the Streatham Library graphic novels reading group, please go to http://community.livejournal.com/lambeth_comics
To hear more discussions of comics, manga and graphic novels recorded at Streatham Library, click here…
Call for Mechanical Elephant strips
As part of their ‘First Fridays’ events, Marine Studios in Margate are putting together an exhibition that looks at comics, graphic novels and sequential art.
Featuring work from a range of local and international artists and writers, live talk from guest speaker Paul Gravett, more comics than you can stand, and the chance to discuss your work and ideas.
To kick start proceedings prior to the show they are inviting submissions for a two page comic under the title: ‘Mechanical Elephant’. All ideas are welcome to inspire, amuse, terrify and entertain. There are no limits other than sticking to the two page rule (206 x 280 mm each, in either portrait or landscape), and of course, don’t forget the Mechanical Elephant!
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O.S.T.: Sesame Street special 2010
December 23, 2010
O.S.T.: Sesame Street special 2010
Orignally broadcast 27th November 2010 on Resonance 104.4 FM
LP covers of Susan Sings Sesame Street, Multiplication Rock and The Electric Company OST
This weekly programme is dedicated to film, TV and library music, and is hosted by Jonny Trunk. But this week Jonny’s got the builders in, so long-standing OST engineer Robin the Fog is taking the hotseat to present a two-hour smorgasbord of the funky, the strange and the diabolically instructional. Features a world exclusive from Basil Kirchin, the wonderful Loretta Long, a tour of Jim Henson’s brain, an overly-perky gent known only as the K-Tel Exercise Man; an awful lot of awkward 1960s small-talk and some screaming. Also features Alex Fitch, host of Resonance’s Panel Borders show discussing the merits of Cilla Black. Fun for all the family!
Appears here ‘warts-and-all’ as it originally went out on 27/11/2010, so feel free to skip through the talky bits.
Includes tracks from the LPs ‘Susan Sings Songs from Sesame Street’, Scepter Records, (1970), ‘Multiplication Rock’, Captiol, (1973), ‘The Electric Company OST’, CTW, (1972), ‘BBC Sounds Effects vol. 13 – Sounds of Death and Horror’. BBC Records, (1977) and Les Chanteurs et L’Orchestre De Michel Triventi performing the original French version of Ulysse(s) ’31 (from ‘Hit Parade des Enfants’, label and date unknown), plus much, much more…
Recorded, mixed and edited by Robin Warren
For more info about this podcast and a variety of formats you can download or stream, please visit www.archive.org
Links: Listen to episodes of Robin’s childrens show The Yummy Mummy School Run
Regular OST presenter Johnny Trunk’s label Trunk Records
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Panel Borders: Comical Animal
December 23, 2010
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Panel Borders:
Comical Animal
Partially broadcast 16th December 2010 on Resonance 104.4 FM
Comical Animal workout by Jim Medway
Continuing a series of shows about anthropomorphic comics, Alex Fitch talks to Jim Medway about his new online web comic magazine Comical Animal. Alex and Jim talk about the latter’s influences from Richard Scarry to kitchen sink drama, creating the popular strip Crab Lane Crew in The DFC and curating a bimonthly magazine that features the likes of Woodrow Phoenix, Gary Northfield and Sarah McIntyre…
For more info about this podcast and a variety of formats you can stream or download, please visit the home of this episode at www.archive.org
Links: www.comicalanimal.com
Wikipedia pages on anthropomorphic comics
Jim Medway’s website and blog
Recommended events:
Erika Moen – Signing and Exhibition
Erika Moen (Dar Comics) will be in London for the opening of her show at Orbital Comics! Come see her paintings in real life and maybe get a book signed or something!
Orbital Comics, 8 Gt Newport Street, London WC2H 7JA, United Kingdom
Thursday, 30 December 2010 17:00
Christmas screenings at The Alibi
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989) 27th December
Free screenings of some classic movies at a friendly bar – The Alibi, 91 Kingsland High Street, Dalston – at 8pm every Monday!
More info: www.thealibilondon.co.uk/filmclub
Panel Borders: Joining the Mouse Guard
December 16, 2010
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Panel Borders:
Joining the Mouse Guard
Partially broadcast 16th December 2010 on Resonance 104.4 FM
Panel from Mouse Guard by David Petersen
Continuing a series of shows about anthropomorphic comics, Alex Fitch talks to David Petersen about his popular Mouse Guard serial, published as bimonthly comics by Archaia in the USA and collected in hardback by Titan Books in the UK. Alex and David talk about the latter’s influences, his experiences growing up in Flint, Michigan, exchanging drawings with Stan Sakai and the process of creating each issue (with thanks to Audyssey Technology for use of their South of Market iPhone speaker dock)…
For more info about this podcast and a variety of formats you can stream or download, please visit the home of this episode at www.archive.org
Links: Wikipedia pages on anthropomorphic comics and Mouse Guard
Official Mouse Guard website
David Petersen’s blog
Info about the British editions of Mouse Guard, published by Titan
Recommended events:
Erika Moen – Signing and Exhibition
Erika Moen (Dar Comics) will be in London for the opening of her show at Orbital Comics! Come see her paintings in real life and maybe get a book signed or something!
Orbital Comics, 8 Gt Newport Street, London WC2H 7JA, United Kingdom
Thursday, 30 December 2010 17:00
Christmas screenings at The Alibi
Die Hard (1988) on 20th December
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989) 27th December
Free screenings of some classic movies at a friendly bar – The Alibi, 91 Kingsland High Street, Dalston – at 8pm every Monday!
More info: www.thealibilondon.co.uk/filmclub
Today’s show: Derek the sheep, the Mouse Guard and other Comical Animals
December 16, 2010
Today on Resonance FM…
Panel Borders: Derek the sheep, the Mouse Guard and other Comical Animals
Extracts from Comical animals by Jim Medway, Mouse Guard by David Petersen and Derek the Sheep, or rather Norbert le Mouton, by Gary Northfield
In a packed final show for 2010, Alex Fitch concludes his look at anthropomorphic comics, with a survey of recent titles for all ages – Gary Northfield’s ‘Derek the sheep’ who appears in The Beano and Beano Max comics; Mouse Guard, a series of adventure comics and graphic novels by David Petersen; and ‘Comical Animal’, a new website devoted to funny animal strips, curated by Jim Medway. The show features interviews with all three creators, recorded variously in Streatham Library, near Euston Station and via transatlantic phone line… (with thanks to Audyssey Technology for use of the South of Market iPhone speaker dock)
Each of the three interviews will be available here as extended half hour podcasts between now and the end of the year…
5pm, 16/12/10, Resonance 104.4 FM (London) / streamed at www.resonancefm.com
Links: Wikipedia pages on Derek the Sheep and Mouse Guard
Comical Animal website
Jim Medway’s website and blog
Official Mouse Guard website
David Petersen’s blog
Info about the British editions of Mouse Guard, published by Titan
Derek the Sheep‘s blog
Gary Northfield’s website
Info about the French edition: Norbert le Mouton
Recommended events:
Comica, London week six
Girls Comics: Pat Mills and Jenny McDade
Writers Pat Mills and Jenny McDade will be discussing the world of girls’ comics.
London Print Studios, 425 Harrow Road, W10
Thursday, 16 December – 6:30pm to 8:30pm
More info / book tickets at www.comicafestival.com
Erika Moen – Signing and Exhibition
Erika Moen (Dar Comics) will be in London for the opening of her show at Orbital Comics! Come see her paintings in real life and maybe get a book signed or something!
Orbital Comics, 8 Gt Newport Street, London WC2H 7JA, United Kingdom
Thursday, 30 December 2010 17:00
Panel Borders: Mature animal comics
December 9, 2010
Panel Borders:
Mature animal comics
Originally broadcast 9th December 2010 on Resonance 104.4 FM
Panels from The Lengths by Howard Hardiman and Grandville Mon Amour by Bryan Talbot
Continuing this month’s series of shows about anthropomorphic or ‘funny animal’ comics Alex Fitch talks to a pair of writer / artists whose latest projects deal with animal / human hybrids in adult situations: Howard Hardiman whose new project is The Lengths, a black and white comic about male sex workers, based on interviews he conducted in London and funded via IndieGoGo and an Arts Council Grant, while in an interview recorded at The Cartoon Museum, Bryan Talbot discusses Grandville Mon Amour, the second volume of his steampunk graphic album series set in a violent turn of the century Paris.
For more info about this podcast and a variety of formats you can stream or download, please visit the home of this episode at www.archive.org
Links: Howard’s website www.cutebutsad.co.uk
Grandville page on Bryan’s website www.bryan-talbot.com
Wikipedia pages on Grandville and funny animal comics
Buy Grandville
Listen to Alex’s previous interviews with Howard Hardiman and Bryan Talbot
Recommended events:
Comica, London week six
The final two events of Comica 2010 include:
Film screening: Grant Morrison – Talking With Gods
A fascinating documentary detailing the vision of one of the most popular and controversial writers. Followed by a signing with Steve Cook, Rian Hughes and Frazer Irving.
ICA, The Mall, London
Sunday, 12 December – 4pm
Girls Comics: Pat Mills & Jenny McDade
Writers Pat Mills and Jenny McDade will be discussing the world of girls’ comics.
London Print Studios, 425 Harrow Road, W10
Thursday, 16 December – 6:30pm to 8:30pm
More info / book tickets at www.comicafestival.com
Posy Simmonds at Laydeez do Comics
Guest Speaker: Posy Simmonds MBE
British illustrator and writer. Creator of graphic novels, Gemma Bovery (2000) and Tamara Drewe (2005–2006) recently made into a film.
ALSO please bring along one thing you have worked on this year for everyone to look at during the break. If you are not an artist please bring something else!
We will be serving home made mince pies and mulled wine.
Recommended Reads: Gemma Bovery / Tamara Drewe by Posy Simmonds
Guest Blogger: Ellen Lindner
Monday 13 December 2010, 6.30-9.30pm, The Rag Factory, 16-18 Heneage Street, London E1 5LJ
Erika Moen – Signing and Exhibition
Erika Moen (Dar Comics) will be in London for the opening of her show at Orbital Comics! Come see her paintings in real life and maybe get a book signed or something!
Orbital Comics, 8 Gt Newport Street, London WC2H 7JA, United Kingdom
Thursday, 30 December 2010 17:00
Today’s show: Mature animal comics
December 9, 2010
Today on Resonance FM…
Panel Borders: Mature animal comics
Panels from The Lengths by Howard Hardiman and Grandville Mon Amour by Bryan Talbot
Continuing this month’s series of shows about anthropomorphic or ‘funny animal’ comics Alex Fitch talks to a pair of writer / artists whose latest projects deal with animal / human hybrids in adult situations: Howard Hardiman whose new project is The Lengths, a black and white comic about male sex workers, based on interviews he conducted in London and funded via IndieGoGo and an Arts Council Grant, while in an interview recorded at The Cartoon Museum, Bryan Talbot discusses Grandville Mon Amour, the second volume of his steampunk graphic album series set in a violent turn of the century Paris.
5pm, 09/12/10, Resonance 104.4 FM (London) / streamed at www.resonancefm.com / podcast here after transmission
Links: Howard’s website www.cutebutsad.co.uk
Grandville page on Bryan’s website www.bryan-talbot.com
Wikipedia pages on Grandville and funny animal comics
Listen to Alex’s previous interviews with Howard Hardiman and Bryan Talbot
Recommended events:
Comica, London week six
The final two events of Comica 2010 include:
Film screening: Grant Morrison – Talking With Gods
A fascinating documentary detailing the vision of one of the most popular and controversial writers. Followed by a signing with Steve Cook, Rian Hughes and Frazer Irving.
ICA, The Mall, London
Sunday, 12 December – 4pm
Girls Comics: Pat Mills & Jenny McDade
Writers Pat Mills and Jenny McDade will be discussing the world of girls’ comics.
London Print Studios, 425 Harrow Road, W10
Thursday, 16 December – 6:30pm to 8:30pm
More info / book tickets at www.comicafestival.com
Posy Simmonds at Laydeez do Comics
Guest Speaker: Posy Simmonds MBE
British illustrator and writer. Creator of graphic novels, Gemma Bovery (2000) and Tamara Drewe (2005–2006) recently made into a film.
ALSO please bring along one thing you have worked on this year for everyone to look at during the break. If you are not an artist please bring something else!
We will be serving home made mince pies and mulled wine.
Recommended Reads: Gemma Bovery / Tamara Drewe by Posy Simmonds
Guest Blogger: Ellen Lindner
Monday 13 December 2010, 6.30-9.30pm, The Rag Factory, 16-18 Heneage Street, London E1 5LJ
Erika Moen – Signing and Exhibition
Erika Moen (Dar Comics) will be in London for the opening of her show at Orbital Comics! Come see her paintings in real life and maybe get a book signed or something!
Orbital Comics, 8 Gt Newport Street, London WC2H 7JA, United Kingdom
Thursday, 30 December 2010 17:00
I’m ready for my close-up: Guerrilla film-making and fleeing Monsters
December 8, 2010
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I’m ready for my close-up:
Guerrilla film-making and fleeing Monsters
Broadcast 03/12/10 on Resonance 104.4 FM
Scoot McNairy in Monsters
In a Q and A recorded live at this year’s Sci-Fi London Oktoberfest, Alex Fitch talks to British director Gareth Edwards about his genre crossing feature film Monsters, which features a photo journalist escorting a spoilt rich girl across Mexico following an alien invasion.
Alex and Gareth discuss the latter’s use of special effects that vary from the obvious – creating bio-luminescent floating giant squid – to the invisible – distressed posters advertising the quarantine zone – and the pros and cons of shooting guerrilla style with a small cast and crew South of the Border.
To download / stream this radio interview in a variety of formats, please visit www.archive.org
Links: IMDb page on Monsters
Official website
Watch Gareth Edwards’ 48 hour film challenge short Factory Farmed
Listen to Chris Patmore’s interview with Gareth concentrating on the Special Effects of Monsters
Recommended events:
Christmas screenings at The Alibi
Elf (2003) on 13th December
Die Hard (1988) on 20th December
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989) 27th December
Free screenings of some classic movies at a friendly bar – The Alibi, 91 Kingsland High Street, Dalston – at 8pm every Monday!
More info: www.thealibilondon.co.uk/filmclub
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Today’s show: Guerrilla film-making and fleeing Monsters
December 3, 2010
Today on Resonance FM…
I’m ready for my close-up – Guerrilla film-making and fleeing Monsters
Scoot McNairy in Monsters
In a Q and A recorded live at this year’s Sci-Fi London Oktoberfest, Alex Fitch talks to British director Gareth Edwards about his genre crossing feature film Monsters, which features a photo journalist escorting a spoilt rich girl across Mexico following an alien invasion.
Alex and Gareth discuss the latter’s use of special effects that vary from the obvious – creating bio-luminescent floating giant squid – to the invisible – distressed posters advertising the quarantine zone – and the pros and cons of shooting guerrilla style with a small cast and crew South of the Border.
5pm 03/12/10, Resonance 104.4 FM (London) / streamed at www.resonancefm.com
Links: IMDb page on Monsters
Official website
Watch Gareth Edwards’ 48 hour film challenge short Factory Farmed
Listen to Chris Patmore’s interview with Gareth concentrating on the Special Effects of Monsters
Recommended events:
Comica, London week five
David Bircham: Alien Ink
Mingle with a rising talents of the UK comics scene, experience talks and attend a comic masterclass.
London Print Studio, 425 Harrow Road, W10
Saturday, 4 December – Noon to 5pm
More info / book tickets at www.comicafestival.com
Funny animals at Streatham Library
In the last Streatham Library Graphic novel reading group of 2010, they’ll be discussing anthropomorphic comics, with guest Gary Northfield, who’ll be discussing his popular Beano strip, Derek the Sheep…
7.30pm (free), Monday 6th December, Streatham Library, 63 Streatham High Rd, London SW16 1PN
More info: www.lambeth.gov.uk
Christmas screenings at The Alibi
Tron (1982) on 6th December
Elf (2003) on 13th December
Die Hard (1988) on 20th December
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989) 27th December
Free screenings of some classic movies at a friendly bar – The Alibi, 91 Kingsland High Street, Dalston – at 8pm every Monday!
More info: www.thealibilondon.co.uk/filmclub
Help the Comic Book Alliance raise money for charity
The Comic Book Alliance (CBA) are offering comic fans some very special Christmas treats this week with their very first fundraising auction — including the chance to star alongside Batman in his new comic, Batman Inc!
Grant Morrison will write the winning bidder into an issue of Batman Inc. featuring their name and likeness, courtesy of DC Comics.
Not only that, but Frank Quitely, winner of four 2010 Eagle Awards and one of the hottest artists in comics (All Star Superman, Batman & Robin) will draw a personalised portrait of a winning bidder!
Plus, there are dozens of signed books, comics and graphic novels from high profile creators like Alan Moore (Watchmen), Garth Ennis (Preacher, The Boys), Charles Vess (Stardust), and John Wagner (Judge Dredd).
And there’s original comic art and signed limited prints by the cream of British artists including zombie art work by Charlie Adlard (The Walking Dead), Bryan Talbot (Grandville), Sean Phillips (Criminal), John McCrea (Hitman), David Lloyd (V for Vendetta), Mark Buckingham (Fables), Rufus Dayglo (Tank Girl) and Garen Ewing (The Rainbow Orchid).
The auction starts at 19:00 on Thursday 2 December and runs until at 19:00 on Saturday 11 December on www.ebay.co.uk
Panel Borders: The man who painted cats
December 3, 2010
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Panel Borders:
The man who painted cats
Originally broadcast 2nd December 2010 on Resonance 104.4 FM
Savage Pencil and David Quantick in front of pages from their comic about Louis Wain in Dodgem Logic #7
Starting a month of shows about anthropomorphic or ‘funny animal’ comics we’re proud to present a panel recorded at this year’s Comica festival: TV / BBC Radio comedy writer David Quantick and underground cartoonist Edwin Pouncey, a.k.a. Savage Pencil talk about their graphic novel, currently serialised in Alan Moore’s magazine Dodgem Logic, which concerns the life of Louis Wain, Edwardian painter of cats whose work became increasingly experimental as his mental health deteriorated. The two creators discuss their interest in Wain, the depiction of his life and his cats in their comic, and the important use of Feline Ophthalmology and wallpaper in fine art! (Recorded, edited and introduced by Alex Fitch)
For more info about this podcast and a variety of formats you can stream or download, please visit the home of this episode at www.archive.org
Links: Dodgem Logic website
Savage Pencil’s website
Wikipedia pages on funny animal comics, David Quantick and Savage Pencil
Blog entries on Louis Wain’s ‘normal years’ and art produced while suffering from schizophrenia
Listen to Dickon Harris’ interview with Josie Long about contributing to Dodgem Logic
Recommended events:
Comica, London week five
David Bircham: Alien Ink
Mingle with a rising talents of the UK comics scene, experience talks and attend a comic masterclass.
London Print Studio, 425 Harrow Road, W10
Saturday, 4 December – Noon to 5pm
More info / book tickets at www.comicafestival.com
Funny animals at Streatham Library
In the last Streatham Library Graphic novel reading group of 2010, they’ll be discussing anthropomorphic comics, with guest Gary Northfield, who’ll be discussing his popular Beano strip, Derek the Sheep…
7.30pm (free), Monday 6th December, Streatham Library, 63 Streatham High Rd, London SW16 1PN
More info: www.lambeth.gov.uk
Christmas screenings at The Alibi
Tron (1982) on 6th December
Elf (2003) on 13th December
Die Hard (1988) on 20th December
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989) 27th December
Free screenings of some classic movies at a friendly bar – The Alibi, 91 Kingsland High Street, Dalston – at 8pm every Monday!
More info: www.thealibilondon.co.uk/filmclub
Help the Comic Book Alliance raise money for charity
The Comic Book Alliance (CBA) are offering comic fans some very special Christmas treats this week with their very first fundraising auction — including the chance to star alongside Batman in his new comic, Batman Inc!
(more…)
Today’s show: The man who painted cats
December 2, 2010
Today on Resonance FM…
Panel Borders: The man who painted cats
Savage Pencil and David Quantick in front of pages from their comic about Louis Wain in Dodgem Logic #7
Starting a month of shows about anthropomorphic or ‘funny animal’ comics we’re proud to present a panel recorded at this year’s Comica festival: TV and BBC Radio comedy writer David Quantick and underground cartoonist Edwin Pouncey, a.k.a. Savage Pencil talk about their graphic novel, currently serialised in Alan Moore’s magazine Dodgem Logic, which concerns the life of Louis Wain, Edwardian painter of cats whose work became increasingly experimental as his mental health deteriorated. The two creators discuss their interest in Wain, the depiction of his life and his cats in their comic, and the important use of Feline Ophthalmology and wallpaper in fine art! (Recorded, edited and introduced by Alex Fitch)
5pm, 02/12/10, Resonance 104.4 FM (London) / streamed at www.resonancefm.com / podcast here after transmission
Links: Dodgem Logic website
Savage Pencil’s website
Wikipedia pages on funny animal comics, David Quantick and Savage Pencil
Blog entries on Louis Wain’s ‘normal years’ and art produced while suffering from schizophrenia
Listen to Dickon Harris’ interview with Josie Long about contributing to Dodgem Logic
Recommended events:
Comica, London week five
Gonzo
You’re invited to the launch party of Gonzo by Will Bingley and Anthony Hope-Smith.
London Print Studio, 425 Harrow Road, London W10
December 2, 2010 – 6.30pm to 9.30pm
David Bircham: Alien Ink
Mingle with a rising talents of the UK comics scene, experience talks and attend a comic masterclass.
London Print Studio, 425 Harrow Road, W10
Saturday, 4 December – Noon to 5pm
More info / book tickets at www.comicafestival.com
Funny animals at Streatham Library
In the last Streatham Library Graphic novel reading group of 2010, they’ll be discussing anthropomorphic comics, with guest Gary Northfield, who’ll be discussing his popular Beano strip, Derek the Sheep…
7.30pm (free), Monday 6th December, Streatham Library, 63 Streatham High Rd, London SW16 1PN
More info: www.lambeth.gov.uk
Christmas screenings at The Alibi
Tron (1982) on 6th December
Elf (2003) on 13th December
Die Hard (1988) on 20th December
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989) 27th December
Free screenings of some classic movies at a friendly bar – The Alibi, 91 Kingsland High Street, Dalston – at 8pm every Monday!
More info: www.thealibilondon.co.uk/filmclub
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