"It's an invaluable portrait of the world of comics, and particularly the world of British comics over the last four decades" - Neil Gaiman
An illustrated biographical novel about the legendary British comic book creator Bryan Talbot, a member of the 1980s-1990s “Brit Pack,” a group of influential British comics creators that included Alan Moore, Neil Gaiman and Grant Morrison, whose work had a major influence on the North American comics industry. The book will detail Talbot's career, his work, and never before heard stories of his time in the comics industry. From his time working with DC Comics to industry events and some landmark happenings, you don’t want to miss these tales from behind the pages!
Oversized ~400-pg hardcover, Colour and B/W. With intros by industry titans Neil Gaiman and Ed Brubaker
This campaign will be fulfilled out of the UK
$30,058
supported of $10,000
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$25
Digital copy
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PDF format, ~400 pgs
$60
Hardcover
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Get a copy of the book, Hardcover, A4 (8-1/4 x 11-3/4 in), ~400 pgs
$80
Signed Hardcover
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Get a copy of the book, Hardcover, A4 (8-1/4 x 11-3/4 in), ~400 pgs. Signed by Bryan Talbot
$90
Retailer Bundle
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3 copies of the book ALL SIGNED BY BRYAN TALBOT at 50% off retail pricing. If you want multiple orders, click the + button in the quantity field during checkout until you reach your desired amount. In order to qualify for this reward, you must be able to provide proof that you are a retailer.
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As a thank you for the support, get a pack of Bryan's illustrations as DIGITAL WALLPAPERS
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As a thank you for the support, get a pack of Bryan's illustrations as DIGITAL WALLPAPERS with a pack of DIGITAL COMIC SCRIPTS
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As a thank you for the support, get a pack of Bryan's illustrations as DIGITAL WALLPAPERS with a pack of DIGITAL COMIC SCRIPTS and a pack of DIGITAL COPIES OF BRYAN'S CREATOR-OWNED COMICS (see DIGITAL REWARDS section below for more details)
$40
LIGHT OF THE WORLD high end art print
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Get a 14 x 20 high quality Giclee of the fan-favorite splash page that Ed Brubaker describes so reverently in the book's intro. Scroll down to the ART PRINTS section to see in greater detail.
$40
LUTHER ARKWRIGHT 'CHURCH' high end art print
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Added to the campaign after multiple requests! Get a 14 x 20 high quality Giclee of this fan-favorite splash page. Scroll down to the ART PRINTS section to see in greater detail.
$40
LUTHER ARKWRIGHT 'ASCENSION' high end art print
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Just added with a few weeks left! Get a 14 x 20 high quality Giclee of this fan-favorite splash page. Scroll down to the ART PRINTS section to see in greater detail.
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LUTHER ARKWRIGHT 'WOODS' high end art print
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Just added with a few weeks left! Get a 14 x 20 high quality Giclee of this fan-favorite splash page. Scroll down to the ART PRINTS section to see in greater detail.
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TALE OF ONE BAD RAT high end art print
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Never been offered in the US or UK and is long out of print! Get a 14 x 20 high quality Giclee of this beautiful splash page. Scroll down to the ART PRINTS section to see in greater detail.
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ADVENTURES OF LUTHER ARKWRIGHT high end art print
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Get a 14 x 20 high quality Giclee of this popular Luther Arkwright cover. Scroll down to the ART PRINTS section to see in greater detail.
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KING'S CROSS INTERNATIONAL AIRWAY STATION high end art print
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Get a 14 x 20 high quality Giclee of this beautiful splash page from Heart of Empire. Scroll down to the ART PRINTS section to see in greater detail.
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Set of four GRANDVILLE high end art prints
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8 x 11.5 high quality art prints of four glorious Grandville splash pages that have never been offered before. Scroll down to ART PRINTS section to see in greater detail.
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Original Art - Heart of Empire pg. 153
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Own the one-of-a-kind original art page by Bryan Talbot! SCROLL DOWN TO 'ORIGINAL ART' SECTION BELOW TO SEE IN GREATER DETAIL
$475
Original Art - Heart of Empire pg. 206
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Own the one-of-a-kind original art page by Bryan Talbot! SCROLL DOWN TO 'ORIGINAL ART' SECTION BELOW TO SEE IN GREATER DETAIL
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Signed copies of scripts for graphic novels
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Original scripts signed by Bryan Talbot
$110
Remarqued Hardcover
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Get a copy of the book, Hardcover, A4 (8-1/4 x 11-3/4 in), ~400 pgs. Signed with a sketch on the inside of the book by Bryan Talbot.
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Head Sketch by Bryan Talbot
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Have a head sketch of a character of your choice drawn on a separate 6 x 9 sketch card by Bryan Talbot! Pencil & Ink. Limited to 20
$475
Original Art - Heart of Empire pg. 34
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Original Art - Grandville Bête Noire pg. 28
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Own the one-of-a-kind original art page by Bryan Talbot! SCROLL DOWN TO 'ORIGINAL ART' SECTION BELOW TO SEE IN GREATER DETAIL
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Original Art - Grandville Bête Noire pg. 60
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Own the one-of-a-kind original art page by Bryan Talbot! SCROLL DOWN TO 'ORIGINAL ART' SECTION BELOW TO SEE IN GREATER DETAIL
Experience the sweeping biography of the one and only Bryan Talbot, the Eisner Award Winning British comics artist and writer behind some of the most acclaimed comics in British and American history, with collaborators such as Neil Gaiman, Alan Moore, Bill Willingham, Peter Milligan and other writing icons.
From his work at DC on Batman and The Sandman to his work at 2000 AD on Judge Dredd and Nemesis the Warlock to his creator-owned comics like The Tale of One Bad Rat, Alice in Sunderland, Grandville, and the legendary The Adventures of Luther Arkwright, the first British graphic novel, you’ll discover never before revealed information about his life and work in this beautiful new hardcover designed by Alan Fisher with an exclusive cover illustration by Bryan himself and intros by industry titans Neil Gaiman and Ed Brubaker. Painstakingly compiled over 2 years, this exquisite and lavishly-illustrated book is a a must-have, not only for fans of Talbot's legendary oeuvre, but for anyone with an interest in the history of comics and the craft that goes into creating them!
“A fascinating and detailed dive into the life, influences and artistic journey of the internationally-acclaimed comics visionary. Take a walk through Bryan’s life and see his work come alive in a whole new dimension.”
- Kurt Busiek, writer of Marvels, Astro City, Avengers, etc
“This book vividly shows how Bryan took Nemesis forward and brought back the ABC Warriors. Both were huge achievements, especially the ABC Warriors because - previously - they were destined for oblivion.”
- Pat Mills, Writer, Nemesis the Warlock, Slaine, Marshal Law etc
All of the following original art pages are available to buy above in the Add-Ons section!
Heart of Empire pgs. 34, 153 & 206
Grandville Bête Noire pgs. 28 & 60
Here's a closer look at Bryan's creator-owned books available at the $10 level:
The book you’ve all been waiting for! The Naked Artist is an outrageous collection of the unreported exploits of comic creators, the stories only usually told late at night between the hallowed walls of convention pro bars! EISNER AWARD WINNER Bryan Talbot brings you the anecdotes, funny, shocking and downright weird, told about your favorite comic writers and artists, from Simon Bisley to Neil Gaiman, from Grant Morrison to Jeff Smith!
Metronome - a 64-page graphic novel by Bryan Talbot, writing as Véronique Tanaka. A "silent", erotically charged visual poem, an experimental non-linear story using a palette of iconic ligne clair images. Symbolism, visual puns and trompe l'oeil conspire in a visual mantra that could be described as "existential manga" if it wasn't for the fact that there is a very human and elegantly structured tale of a doomed relationship providing a solid foundation to the cutting-edge storytelling.
Some more details on the documentary THE GRAPHIC NOVEL MAN:
"The Graphic Novel Man not only reveals the life and work of a great artist and writer but also the talent and passion that has made Bryan Talbot one of the world’s most influencial comic creators."