 |
Send This Project |
 |
Leave a Comment |
 |
Appreciate It! |
 |
Share This |
REDSHIFT Graphic Novel Anthology
Statistics
Created: 05/12/09
Last Edited: 05/14/09
Views: 168
Appreciations: 10
Comments: 1
Project Info
Owners
Credits
Cork City Library Young Adult's Dept., John W. Sexton, The Talented Teenagers of Cork City
Tags
From: Alan B.'s Portfolio
REDSHIFT: A Graphic Novel Anthology
in association with Cork City Library
in association with Cork City Library
The graphic novel (or comic book, or sequential art - whatever your preferred descriptor) has been steadily rising in popularity and mainstream acceptance in recent times, both as a mode of expression for authors and artists, and as a valid literary commodity for all kinds of readers. The savvy directors of Cork City Library's Young Adult's Department wanted to acknowledge and embrace this trend, by involving local teenagers in the production of their own anthology of graphic novel-style stories.
The call was put out to schools all over Cork City, and a select group of writers and artists was established from the initial 50+ applicants. A series of intensive workshops took place in late February and March of 2009: the Writers' Workshops were led by the project's Story Editor John W. Sexton; the Artists' Workshops by its Art Director Alan Barrett. The writers delivered a detailed final script, comprising 7 stories of varying lengths. Different artists were then appointed to interpret and illustrate each of these stories.
The result was a 22-page paperback 'comic book', titled Redshift - a reflection of the themes of transformation, identity (and gore!) found inside. The book was launched by French graphic artist Stephane Heuet on 24th April 2009, designated the Teen Day of World Book Festival 2009.
Photos, images and spreads of the book can be found below. Each story is preceded by writer and illustrator credits.
Copies of Redshift can be obtained from Cork City Library, or by contacting Alan B. through his website.
The call was put out to schools all over Cork City, and a select group of writers and artists was established from the initial 50+ applicants. A series of intensive workshops took place in late February and March of 2009: the Writers' Workshops were led by the project's Story Editor John W. Sexton; the Artists' Workshops by its Art Director Alan Barrett. The writers delivered a detailed final script, comprising 7 stories of varying lengths. Different artists were then appointed to interpret and illustrate each of these stories.
The result was a 22-page paperback 'comic book', titled Redshift - a reflection of the themes of transformation, identity (and gore!) found inside. The book was launched by French graphic artist Stephane Heuet on 24th April 2009, designated the Teen Day of World Book Festival 2009.
Photos, images and spreads of the book can be found below. Each story is preceded by writer and illustrator credits.
Copies of Redshift can be obtained from Cork City Library, or by contacting Alan B. through his website.
Story 1: Transcendent Chair
Written by Aoife O'Donovan Illustrated by Rory B. Guivhid
Written by Aoife O'Donovan Illustrated by Rory B. Guivhid
Story 2: No Redemption
Written by Niamh Duggan Illustrated by Killian Feehely
Written by Niamh Duggan Illustrated by Killian Feehely
Story 3: Baby Talk
Written by Ellie Wills Illustrated by Caroline Holmes
Written by Ellie Wills Illustrated by Caroline Holmes
Interlude
Written by Thomas Philpott Illustrated by Alan B.
Written by Thomas Philpott Illustrated by Alan B.
Story 4: Treenager
Written by Bebhinn Kelleher Illustrated by Alison Hargrave & Marlon Johnson
Story 5: Visitors From Bloodvane
Written by Kathlynn Punch Illustrated by Jessica Sheehan & Roison Merz
Written by Kathlynn Punch Illustrated by Jessica Sheehan & Roison Merz
Story 6: Two Bloods
Written by Gary Moloney Illustrated by Kieran McCarthy
Written by Gary Moloney Illustrated by Kieran McCarthy
Back Cover / Cover Spread
Design by Alan B.
Design by Alan B.
© Cork City Library 2009
|
Send This Project |
|
Appreciate It! |
Other Projects From
Comments