Michael deforge primary author only author division. Explore books by michael deforge with our selection at. By now the most of you will know michael deforge, the prolific canadian cartoonist author of webcomics, minicomics, anthologies, graphic novels and of his oneman series lose. His work is truly original and interesting and can also be dirty and disturbing. Michael deforge creates fully realized worlds that seem a natural progression of dan clowes eightball era with the sensibilities of gilbert hernandez, without aping anything from that lineage. Very casual by michael deforge, 9780987963079, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Very casual is the most substantial collection of his work yet published, and as such immediately assumes the mantle of being the go to book for anyone interested in his work. He warps and dents the assured, geometrical forms of vintage newspaper strips and.
You know, the guy who wrote and drew the best comic of 2012, according to at least one vaguely reputable source. The weird, wild world of comics artist michael deforge the globe. A story from dressing by michael deforge just indie comics. Very casual by michael deforge independent bookshop. Michael deforges mysterious, ominous illustrations its nice that.
As such, i wasnt certain what to expect beyond what i had seen by looking inside on the product page. I became fascinated with ant comic in late 2012, which later became ant colony now published by drawn and quarterly. Poster for black golds screening of tongues untied black is. Add michael deforges latest to the canon of great funny animal comics. Very casual by michael deforge goodreads share book. Well, pay attention, because very casual, deforges first reasonablythick collected edition, published by. With the release of both very casual, deforges first booklength collection of comics, and the newest issue of lose a comic book series that. Big kids, an even teenier hardcover than michaels petite shorts collection dressing, follows the teenaged adam through a conflict with his cop uncle, a mysterious collegeaged stranger named april moving in with him and his family, and a. We talked to cartoonist michael deforge about his gloriously strange. His comics and illustrations have been featured in jacobin, the new york times, bloomberg, the believer, the walrus and maisonneuve magazine. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author.
The copacetic comics company very casual by michael deforge. Ive been looking to pick up more of his work since reading very casual last winter, and i got a copy of the boy in question at space from john porcellino of spit and a half. They instead feel free and carry with them a real honesty. Hailed as the next daniel clowes or chris ware, deforge is cartoonings brightest young star, and lose is a standalone showcase for his talents michael deforge currently lives and works in toronto as a cartoonist, commercial illustrator, and designer for.
Michael deforge culled from mini comics, online comics, and anthology contributions, very casual collects notable short stories from michael deforges prolific oeuvre. You can change region by clicking the flag in the toolbar. He worked as a designer on adventure time for six seasons. Culled from mini comics, online comics and anthology contributions, very casual collects notable short stories from deforges prolific oeuvre. To date, michaels books include very casual, a body beneath, ant. The weird, wild world of comics artist michael deforge. Why michael deforge is the greatest cartoonist of his. Michael deforges big kids comic is a transcendental heartbreaker. The fader a brilliant showcase of his talent for crafting introspective personal narratives and inspired alien worlds, big kids is a bildungsroman that focuses on how ones perspective of. Michael deforge was born in 1987 and has written eight books including ant colony, first year healthy, big kids, and sticks angelica. Culled from mini comics, online comics, and anthology contributions, very casual collects notable short stories from michael. Included are stories about litter gangs, meatfilled snowmen, righteous cops, beaglehuman hybrids, and forestbound drag queens. As always, koyama press does a fine job in both printing and presentation.
Michael deforge and his wickedly weird comics quill and. Michael deforge wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Three book debuts worth a look at tcaf 20 comic book. Culled from mini comics, online comics, and anthology contributions, ve. Throughout very casual, his characters skin often drips or melts, pocked with hair or marred with scars.
Download sticks angelica, folk hero michael deforge ebook a body beneath. Culled from mini comics, online comics, and anthology contributions, very casual collects notable short stories from michael deforges prolific oeuvre. This was the first of deforges books ive read and im definitely intrigued by his eye for the strange and the mundane alike, his art style abstract and fluid but with an evocative use of details as well. Very casual by deforge, michael 30 april, 20 paperback on. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Michael deforges new graphic novel is a surreal trip into the. Very casual collects perverse, funny, haunting stories by the canadian cartoonist michael deforge, whose pet subject is the overwhelming creepiness of bodies. Beautifully grotesque, the stories within very casual dont necessarily stick to any real rules of formatting or narrative.
Michael deforges work has broadened my perspectives over the past two years. He has been a celebrity judge for the midland buttertart festival. But in this age of graphic novels, he hasnt yet released a bookwithaspine suitable for your fancy shelving unit. I purchased this book as a complete newcomer to the work of michael deforge, and learned only retroactively that he has done work on things im familiar with, primarily adventure time. If we can consider the same lose, of which the book a body beneath collects issues from 2 to 5, and ant colony, an online comic published from drawn and quarterly in a stylish hardcover. The winner of the 2016 doug wright award for best book. Go search todays deals best sellers customer service find a. Culled from mini comics, online comics and anthology contributions, very casual collects notable short stories from deforges prolific. Michael deforge is currently considered a single author. Very casual collects over a dozen of his shorter works that have appeared in various places on the internet and.
A dark, psychedelic comingofage story by awardwinning. Discover book depositorys huge selection of michael deforge books online. Illustrator and comics artist michael deforge is a man of few words. Michael deforge is very casual tim takes a look at michael deforge s very casual collection from koyama press and finds a disturbed peter parker, troubled relationships, peculiar organisms and plenty to love. Collecting issues of the comic book series lose michael deforge. A collection of stories by michael deforge about litter gangs, meatfilled snowmen, righteous cops, beaglehuman hybrids, and forestbound drag queens. Since 2009 deforge has created a massive body of work including his annual series lose, his weekly comic turn hard cover book ant colony, very casual, and his current weekly comic sticks angelica. Everything and everyone in his drawings is dripping, bubbling and developing unsightly growths. Very casual by michael deforge 20430 michael deforge. With larger comics sandwiching many smaller strips the curation of the book envelopes you, submerging you in the surreal and absurd world of michael deforge. Very casual by michael deforge koyama press ive been following deforge for only a year now.
This collection of the cartoonists minicomics, zines, anthology work, and more, is a follow up to the awardwinning very casual, and shows the artist at the height of his occasionally feverinduced powers michael deforge currently lives and. Panel by panel and page by page, toronto cartoonist michael deforge is in the business of. Michael deforge born 1987 is a canadian comics artist and illustrator. The new york times praised the collection and time declared deforge the current darling of the artcomics scene, and these bodyhorrorasblackcomedy short stories demonstrate why. Culled from mini comics, online comics and anthology contributions, very casual collects notable short stories from deforges. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2.
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