Uncivilized Books

Creative Team

• A/W/CAMatt Madden

Description

Ex Libris is finally available in a softcover edition, following the sold-out hardcover that quickly became a collector’s item. This inventive graphic novel draws you into the story of a character trapped in a room with only a futon and a bookcase full of comics. As they read, hidden messages and mysterious threats emerge, blurring the line between fiction and reality. With its twisty, psychological narrative, Ex Libris is perfect for fans of meta-fiction, suspense, and smart, literary comics. From acclaimed creator Matt Madden (99 Ways to Tell a Story), Ex Libris is a dazzling tribute to storytelling and the comics form itself. Inspired by literary legends like Borges, Cortázar, Nabokov, and Calvino, this book rewards every reading with new discoveries, making it a must-have for anyone who loves inventive, thought-provoking graphic novels. About the creator: Matt Madden is known worldwide for his inventive approach to comics. His celebrated works include 99 Ways to Tell a Story, Drawn Onward, and Bridge. Madden is also a teacher and translator, and currently lives in Philadelphia.

Creative Team

• A/W/CAShirakawa Marina

Description

"MOOOO! Lord Momon cries out, ready for her meal. MOOOO! Baby sister cries out, miserable and cold. As a young teen, sweet Miki learns the bizarre truth about her family: for centuries, they have harnessed half-cow, half-human beasts known as “kudan” for their wealth and power. And soon, another shall be born. The hour approaches. Her mother moans in pain as the contractions begin. But all poor Miki can plead is MOTHER, PLEASE DON’T GIVE BIRTH TO A MONSTER! Published in 1988 at the end of the classic era of horror manga, MOTHER, PLEASE DON’T GIVE BIRTH TO A MONSTER is a revolting and zany tour de force by the incomparable Shirakawa Marina. The author’s last published graphic novel, this manga marks the ultimate elaboration of Shirakawa’s creepy, crackpot synthesis of Japanese history, legend, and the occult, as made famous in his cult favorite UFO MUSHROOM INVASION. Never before reprinted even in Japan, and with an essay about Shirakawa’s mysterious life and career, MOTHER, PLEASE DON’T GIVE BIRTH TO A MONSTER is the eighth volume of Smudge, a line of vintage horror and dark fantasy manga curated by award-winning historian Ryan Holmberg and published by Living the Line.

Creative Team

• A/W/CAJames Harvey

Description

“I loved it… gorgeous, inventive & strange.” – Paul Pope UK In a Bad Way And Other Stories is the long-awaited first collection of comics by award-winning writer/artist James Harvey (Masterplasty, Doom Patrol, Phoo Action and Lifehouse for comics, Love Death + Robots and Metal Gear Solid for screens). The collection includes his graphic novella UK In a Bad Way (a riot of punk energy and razor-sharp satire), Luigi Mode (a prophetic dystopian farce), and Masterplasty, his scabrous sci-fi debut that tears apart the world of cosmetic self-perfection and self-destruction. The other stories go even harder— expect sex, rebellion, and corrosive social commentary. Backup strip by Brandon Graham. Foreword by Italian comics legend Igort.