On the 11th, after much anticipation, excitement and no small degree of shipping confusion, two fragrant boxes landed on a doorstep of a purple house in Echo Park.
It was our very own shipment of Wild Children [click to order], Ales’ first graphic novel, just in time for his first signing at Meltdown Comics – a surreal scenario, when you consider that I’ve been going to and covering events at Meltdown for years. I love the place and the community it fosters around comics, art and general nerdery, so I was extra happy that this kinda-big-deal of an event was happening there.
Michael Hans and I dropped Ales off just in time for the first fans’ arrival and zoomed off to acquire wine – a trip made extra fabulous by my 5″ platforms and sequined booty shorts, neither of which I had the time to document, which only means I’ll have to eventually bear the burden of wearing the same outfit twice.
Tons of people came, many books were signed and the wine flowed like… Eh, like a variety of Wild Children associations I could make but won’t for fear of spoiling parts of the book for you. It was a fun night. Having witnessed first-hand the amount of work Ales has put into this book, having proofread the script numerous times, and having seen the mammoth effort he’s made to get to this point in just three years of being in the US, it was immensely gratifying in every respect.
On to the images, which convey the night’s atmosphere on their own. We love you guys, thank you all for joining us!
Leslie!
The Daniel!
Rickie and Sasha!
Laurensaurus!
Julian!
Doctor Koudounaris!
Lesliesaurus!
V and a creepin’ Juliansaurus!
Not pictured: a gourmet hot dog truck outside. Mmmf.
Inkdrops 029 - Alkonost Tattoo Commission
Photo Flurry 121 - Revisiting the Paris Catacombs
Style Dispatch 025 - Color Supernova
Have I mentioned how much I loved the book?
Nope! I was just wondering about this, actually.
You guys appear to have the same Shun santoku knife I do. So many uses! Santoku? More like hyakutoku, amIright?
The thoughtful responses to Wild Children have made me pretty happy. Glad the signing went well!
Yeahyousorite! And yes, the responses and reactions have been exciting and just… interesting to watch. My favorite signing so far!
Fun time photos!
I was all :( when we realized we couldn’t make the signing. But! The book plunked itself onto my doorstep last Saturday and delighted the heck outta me with its words, images, and designs. Looking forward to more! XO
fantastic and lovely! what a fun looking night! i can’t wait to get my hands on the book and read it.
there’s something magical, i think, about being able to create alongside someone, read their work before they send it out into the world. even if you have to go over the drafts 100 times for them. it’s something that amazes me on a daily basis – never gets tiring!
Gret, you were missed, but I am very happy to hear you enjoyed your copy!
Melissa, looking forward to hearing what you think of it and yes, all of what you said. 100%.
Oh that looks like it was a super blast! I’m definitely going to nab one of these as soon as I get our full address after moving! Eeee.
Is or will there be an e-book version available?