Avery Hill Publishing

This month we talk to Jared Myland from OK Comics in Leeds all about how the shop got started, their strategies as a store in general and how they are bearing up with the demands of lockdown. The post Signals From The Hill #26 – Jared Myland From OK Comics appeared first on Avery Hill Publishing.

This month we turn our attention to one of our favourite shops, Gosh!, in Soho, London and talk to the manager and co-owner Andrew Salmond all about Gosh’s origins, history and their plans for the future. Our theme tune is an excerpt from ‘Against’ by Harlow Family Group and is used with kind permission, while the illustration of Gosh! is by David Ziggy Greene. The post Signals From The Hill #25 – Andrew Salmond From Gosh! Comics appeared first on Avery Hill Publishing.

This month we talk to Lizzy Stewart on the importance of creative hubs, the value in re-examining older work and her book, Walking Distance, a visual essay on society, womanhood and 80’s movies. The post Signals From The Hill #24 – Lizzy Stewart appeared first on Avery Hill Publishing.

This month we convene the first meeting of the Avery Hill Book Club and welcome Rob Clough, a comics critic whose work has appeared at places like The Comics Journal and Publishers Weekly as well as his own blog High-Low, and Kat Chapman, who self-publishes Katzine and has released Follow Me In through Avery Hill Publishing, to discuss Mimi and the Wolves by Alabaster Pizzo.As well as talking at length about Mimi and the Wolves we also round things off with a celebratory chat about the number of new and exciting publishers and presses that have emerged in recent years, including Shortbox, Diskette Press and a recently announced project that Rob is involved with, Fieldmouse Press. The post Signals From The Hill #23 – Mimi and the Wolves with Rob Clough & Kat Chapman appeared first on Avery Hill Publishing.

This month we talk to Ricky Miller, one of the co-founders and publishers at Avery Hill Publishing about the year so far in comics generally, and the books we’ve released or have coming out soon. We also have news on a bundle in our webstore of our fothcoming titles and some exciting information on the Summer Sale at Orbital Comics and the latest Bookplate Edition from Gosh Comics. The post Signals From The Hill #21 – Accidental Wylesol appeared first on Avery Hill Publishing.

This month we talk to Corinne Pearlman, the Creative Director at Myriad Editions about the evolution of the company, her comics related projects outside of her work at Myriad and her approach to finding and working with creators. We also have news on a lovely new item in our webstore and some exciting information on the first show after the reopening of London’s Cartoon Museum. The post Signals From the Hill #20 – Corinne Perlman appeared first on Avery Hill Publishing.

This month we talk to Scott Jason Smith whose new book, Marble Cake will be launching at this year’s ELCAF. We also have news on how you can pre-order our books if you are going to ELCAF and some exciting information on the reopening of London’s Cartoon Museum. The post Signals From the Hill #19 – Scott Jason Smith appeared first on Avery Hill Publishing.

This month we talk to Claire Scully about Internal Wilderness and Desolation Wilderness, her two collections of meditative landscape illustrations for Avery Hill Publishing. You can pick up a copy of Desolation Wilderness from here: https://averyhillpublishing.bigcartel.com/product/desolation-wilderness-a4-print-pre-sale We also have some exciting news about a big awards win for Tillie Walden and all the information you need to enjoy Free Comic Book Day! The post Signals From The Hill #18 – Claire Scully appeared first on Avery Hill Publishing.

This month we talk to Ben Smith from Rebellion Publishing about his work putting together the books that make up The Treasury Of British Comics, an invaluable resource in piecing together the history and legacy of British Comics over the last century or so.We also point out some new work by one of our creators, some exciting events from some of our favourite shops and give a shout out to the That Comic Smell podcast. The post Signals From The Hill #17 – Ben Smith (Rebellion Publishing) appeared first on Avery Hill Publishing.

This month we talk to Gareth Brookes about his life and work in comics with some insights into working with different materials and techniques, the importance of smaller comics shows and a very interesting trip to South Korea. We also point out our new lower shipping rates to the States, some exciting events from some of our favourite shops and give a shout out to the Awesome Comics podcast. The post Signals From The Hill #16 – Gareth Brookes appeared first on Avery Hill Publishing.

This month we talk to Steve Tilloson about his life and work in comics with some insights into working with collaborators, creating space for yourself in a scene and the practicalities of making comics. We also round up some recent awards and recognition for Avery Hill Publishing books and creators, point out some events and offers from some of our favourite shops and give a shout out to the Panel Borders podcast. The post Signals From the Hill #15 – Steve Tillotson appeared first on Avery Hill Publishing.

For this month’s show we’ve assembled the full AHP team to pick out our favourite books from Avery Hill Publishing, our favourite books and comics put out by other publishers (including THE ‘Distinguished Competition’) and anything else we’ve enjoyed across all media this year. The post Signals From the Hill #14 – Our Best of 2018 appeared first on Avery Hill Publishing.

This month we talk to Kristyna Baczynski all about her new book, Retrograde Orbit, looking at scaling up your skillset to take on larger projects, some interesting use of visual signifiers in the piece and the ideas of heritage and the emigrant experience that are explored in the book. We also point you towards a couple of shows in December and give a shout out to the Awesome Comics podcast. The post Signals From The Hill #13 – Kristyna Baczynski appeared first on Avery Hill Publishing.

This month we have Katriona Chapman and Elizabeth Querstret in conversation with an interesting chat about the challenges of telling other people’s stories in your own autobiographical work, give a shout out to OK Comics in Leeds and the Panel Borders Podcast and share some news on our appearance at MCM London. Our theme tune is an excerpt from ‘Against’ by Harlow Family Group and is used with kind permission. The post Signals From The Hill #12 – Elizabeth Querstret & Katriona Chapman (Part 2) appeared first on Avery Hill Publishing.

This month we have Katriona Chapman and Elizabeth Querstret in conversation about their work and practice, give a shout out to Travelling Man in Leeds and the That Comics Smell Podcast and share some news on opportunities to see us at Thought Bubble in Leeds and an event coming up at Gosh! Comics in London. The post Signals From The Hill #11 – Katriona Chapman & Elizabeth Querstret appeared first on Avery Hill Publishing.

                This month we have Tim Bird and Simon Moreton continuing their conversation about their work and practice, give a shout out to Orbital Comics in London and the That Comics Smell Podcast and share some news on a very special offer on our Autumn releases. The post Signals From The Hill #10 – Simon Moreton & Tim Bird appeared first on Avery Hill Publishing.

  This month we have Tim Bird and Simon Moreton in conversation about their work and practice, give a shout out to OK Comics in Leeds and the Awesome Comics Podcast and share some news on a very special offer on our Autumn releases. The post Signals From the Hill #9 – Tim Bird & Simon Moreton appeared first on Avery Hill Publishing.

This month we chat to Rachael Smith about her life and work, give a shout out to Gosh! Comics in London and share some news on some appearances that Avery Hill Publishing are making at shows this month. The post Signals From The Hill #8 – Rachael Smith appeared first on Avery Hill Publishing.

This month we chat to Charlo Frade about his life and work, give a shout out to Page 45 in Nottingham and share some news on upcoming releases and an offer on Mimi & The Wolves in our webstore. The post Signals From the Hill #7 – Charlo Frade appeared first on Avery Hill Publishing.

This month we chat to Luke Healy about his life and work, give a shout out to Big Bang Comics in Dublin and share some news, including our appearance at the upcoming Dublin Comic Art Festival and some great deals on issues of Metroland in our webstore. The post Signals From The Hill #6 – Luke Healy appeared first on Avery Hill Publishing.