{"id":3485,"date":"2009-09-29T15:43:10","date_gmt":"2009-09-29T19:43:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/comics212.net\/?p=3485"},"modified":"2009-09-30T13:43:38","modified_gmt":"2009-09-30T17:43:38","slug":"reminder-last-day-to-pre-order-key-moments-from-the-history-of-comics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/comics212.net\/?p=3485","title":{"rendered":"Reminder: Last day to pre-order Key Moments from the History of Comics"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hello readership! A book that we put out in conjunction with this year’s Toronto Comic Arts Festival, <\/em>Key Moments from the History of Comics, is in the SEP09 Previews Catalogue, for items shipping in November. Today is the very last day that retailers can adjust their initial orders on books from the back of the catalog. If you might want a copy, this is the only time it’ll show up through Diamond, so I humbly suggest you speak with your local comic book shopkeeper today. Thanks! – Chris<\/em><\/p>\n

\"key_moments_cover_500px\"<\/a>Key Moments from the History of Comics
\nBy Francois Ayroles
\n48 pages, CDN$10.00
\nPublished by The Beguiling Books
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Available in Previews from Drawn & Quarterly Books
\nSeptember 2009 Catalogue (for items shipping in November)
\nItem code SEP09 0805, Page 255.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Published in conjunction with the 2009 Toronto Comic Arts Festival, The Beguiling has published it’s first book ever: Key Moments from the History of Comics<\/em>! This witty chapbook collection of French cartoonist Francois Ayroles’ humour cartoons is a fantastic and funny read for alternative and literary comics fans. The book imagines–to humourous effect–the most poigniant and important moments in the lives of great cartoonists and comics institutions from around the world.<\/p>\n

It’s funny stuff–the gag book collection is something that has largely disappeared from the shelves and racks of comic book stores, and this brings back the idea with a vengence. Admittedly it’s a little pricey for a 48 page book, but it’s… unlikely to be collected otherwise, given the nature of the material. I bought a copy and quite enjoyed it, particularly having met M. Ayroles and found him to be just as warm and funny in person.<\/p>\n

\"key_moments_gags\"<\/a>The cartooning is lovely, chunky and filled with deep blacks but with a grace that’s appealing. And it’s sad and funny. My absolute favourite is the Chris Ware one, but I’ve left that out so you have something to discover for yourself.<\/p>\n

Best,<\/p>\n

– Christopher<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Hello readership! A book that we put out in conjunction with this year’s Toronto Comic Arts Festival, Key Moments from the History of Comics, is in the SEP09 Previews Catalogue, for items shipping in November. Today is the very last day that retailers can adjust their initial orders on books from the back of the … <\/p>\n

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