Author: mattgibbs
Porcelain 3D Carriage
On his website Tim Wildgoose, the talented brother of Chris Wildgoose, has posted how he went about constructing a 3D printed version of the carriage from Porcelain: A Gothic Fairy Tale. Working from Chris’ sketches, Tim created a 3D SketchUp model that Chris could then use as an illustration guide. Taking this SketchUp model to […]
Porcelain book trailer
As snow falls on a magical city, the urchin, Child, steals into the Porcelain Maker’s garden. Captured by his alchymical porcelain automata, she charms her way into his life and he becomes the father she never had. He has only one rule; she must never, ever, open the workshop door. Our first creator-owned graphic novel, […]
Butterfly Gate colours, a touch of dark summer
Alongside gearing up for the July Diamond Comics release of Porcelain: A Gothic Fairy Tale, Benjamin Read and Chris Wildgoose have also been working on Butterfly Gate, and we thought we’d share the first few pages that have been beautifully coloured by Derek Dow and Alexa Rosa. Butterfly Gate follows the story of two siblings […]
Porcelain available via Diamond for July 2013 release
“Porcelain is a gorgeous and haunting steampunkesque fairy tale. Creepy, compelling and beautifully realised.” Kurt Busiek (Astro City, Avengers, Conan, Marvels) “A haunting, umbral, and surprisingly charming story, told with confidence and great skill. I can’t wait to see what they come up with next.” Antony Johnston (Wasteland, The Coldest City, Alex Rider graphic novels) […]
Porcelain UK indie release sells out
“Porcelain is a gorgeous and haunting steampunkesque fairy tale. Creepy, compelling and beautifully realised.” Kurt Busiek (Astro City, Avengers, Conan, Marvels) “A haunting, umbral, and surprisingly charming story, told with confidence and great skill. I can’t wait to see what they come up with next.” Antony Johnston (Wasteland, The Coldest City, Alex Rider graphic novels) […]
Demoncon 5
This weekend is Demoncon 5, on Sunday March 17th, 2013, and Chris Wildgoose will be attending along with a whole host of guests. Chris will be sketching and taking commissions at his table, and will have copies of Porcelain: A Gothic Fairy Tale and B&W versions of the first part of Butterfly Gate available. Doors […]
Porcelain at the V&A, new shops, and restocks
We’re delighted and thrilled that thanks to Stephen at Page 45, Porcelain: A Gothic Fairy Tale has been requested for the Victoria and Albert Museum’s National Art Library comics & comic art collection, alongside Page 45’s comic books of the month. A limited, indie release of Porcelain: A Gothic Fairy Tale is now available in […]
Porcelain pin-up previews (Part 6)
A limited, indie release of Porcelain: A Gothic Fairy Tale is out now in the UK, and we thought we’d showcase the last pin-up from the book today. Our sixth pin-up is this striking piece by Improper illustrator Bevis Musson. Alongside Bevis’s work, we’re pleased to have contributions from Alison Sampson, Andy Bloor, Tula Lotay […]
Porcelain pin-up previews (Part 5)
A limited, indie release of Porcelain: A Gothic Fairy Tale is out now in the UK, but we thought we’d finish showcasing the fantastic pin-ups the book contains today and next Friday. Our fifth pin-up is this lovely piece by Improper illustrator Laura Trinder, who is also working on Night Post with Benjamin Read. Alongside […]
Porcelain Indie Launch, February 27th
This Wednesday, February 27th, a limited, indie release of Porcelain: A Gothic Fairy Tale, by Benjamin Read and Chris Wildgoose, will be taking place in the UK. A 96 page graphic novel, the complete story is available from Page 45 (Nottingham), Travelling Man (Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle and York), Gosh! (London) and Orbital Comics (London). You […]