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Ian C. Thomas
Ian C. Thomas (born 1963), a.k.a. Ian T., is a long-term Australian comics artist, cartoonist, and musician. He created Australia's first minicomic (in 1978), produced ''Maelstrom'' (1982) and contributed to the early Australian comics anthology, anthology ''Reverie'', as well as a comic strip about a busker in Melbourne newspaper ''City Extra''.Shearer, 2005. p.129 Ian T's recent work has appeared widely in Australian comics, including ''OzTAKU'' (''Moth & Tanuki'' black-and-white series), ''The Ink'' music comic, ''Xuan Xuan'', ''Pirates'', ''Tango (comics), Tango'', literary journal ''Going Down Swinging'', and the books ''Operation Funnybone'', and ''Beginnings'' (2012). Among other comics, he drew Dillon Naylor's ''Rock 'N' Roll Fairies'' for ''Total Girl'' magazine (Sept. 2005-Aug. 2006) and a ''Moth & Tanuki'' colour series for ''Next Media Pty Ltd, Mania'' magazine (Jan.-Summer 2007). He is a professional member of the Australian Cartoonists' Association] Ian T is also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Australian Comics
Australian comics have been published since 1908 and People of Australia, Australian comics creators have gone to produce influential work in the global comics industry (especially in American comic book, American comics), History 1900s ''Vumps'', the first Australian comic equivalent to British boy's story paper, papers, such as ''Boy's Own Paper, Boy's Own'', ''Chum'' and ''The Gem'' was published in September 1908. It featured illustrations, with the text printed below and lasted only one issue. 1910s On 7 October 1911 coloured comics appeared in ''The Comic Australian'', a weekly publication containing jokes and poetry, which continued for 87 issues until June 1913. In 1916 a small format children's paper, ''The Golden Age'' commenced. It featured three pages of strips and cartoons, including ''Algy & Kitty'' by B. Ericsson. The publication ceased in 1917. 1920s On 4 September 1920 the first continuing Australian comic strip, ''The Potts, You & Me'', drawn by Stan Cross, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minicomic
A minicomic is a creator-published comic book, often photocopied and stapled or with a handmade binding. In the United Kingdom and Europe the term small press comic is equivalent with minicomic, reserved for those publications measuring A6 (105 mm × 148 mm) or less. Minicomics, sometimes called ashcan copies, and sometimes zine comics, are a common inexpensive way for those who want to make their own comics on a very small budget, with mostly informal means of distribution. A number of cartoonists — such as Jessica Abel, Julie Doucet, and Adrian Tomine — have started their careers this way and later gone on to more traditional types of publishing, while other established artists — such as Matt Feazell and John Porcellino — continue to publish minicomics as their main means of production. Overview The term "minicomic" was originally used in the United States and has a somewhat confusing history. Originally, it referred only to size: a ''digest comic'' meas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comics Anthology
A comics anthology collects works in the medium of comics, typically from multiple series, and compiles them into an anthology or magazine. The comics in these anthologies range from comic strips that are too short for standalone publication to comic book chapters that might later be compiled into collected comic book volumes (such as manga tankobon and comic albums). United States Asia Japan Malaysia Europe Belgium and France United Kingdom Britain has a long tradition of publishing comic anthologies, usually weekly (hence ''The Dandy'' going past 3,000 published issues). See also * British comics, the majority of which are anthologies * British small press comics, many of which are also anthologies *List of manga magazines This is a list of manga magazines or published in Japan. The majority of manga magazines are categorized into one of five demographics, which correspond to the age and gender of their readership: * '' Kodomo'' – aimed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
OzTAKU
The following is a list of notable manga magazines that were, and are published outside Japan. Not all magazines abroad published their own manga or had the rights to serialize manga originally published in Japan. To qualify for this list, the magazine has to have serialized manga included, or have a section discussing manga. Manga discussion can either be through reviews, or upcoming manga release info in detail. All magazine titles are written the same way in English, unless otherwise noted. * See also *List of manga magazines *List of Japanese manga magazines by circulation *List of manga distributors References {{reflist, 20em Manga magazines This is a list of manga magazines or published in Japan. The majority of manga magazines are categorized into one of five demographics, which correspond to the age and gender of their readership: * '' Kodomo'' – aimed at young children. * '' ... Comics anthologies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tango (comics)
''Tango'' was a comics anthology published in Melbourne, Australia by Cardigan Comics, with nine issues of ''Tango'', published intermittently from 1997 to 2009, and an additional compilation The Tango Collection', published in 2009 by Allen & Unwin. Overview ''Tango'' is described as "the Australian romance comics anthology". Each issue features contributions by comic artists living and working in Melbourne and other parts of Australia and New Zealand. The first three issues of ''Tango'' were large format publications, inspired by large format anthologies from the United States such as the early issues of ''RAW''. Later issues became smaller in format, and beginning with the fourth issue in 2001 (''Tango Quatro''), each has been sub-titled with a theme of "Love and ...". Respectively, the themes for issues four through nine have been: 'Love and Death', 'Love and the Senses', 'Love and Sex', 'Love and Sedition' 'Love and Food', and 'Love and War'. Drawing on contributions ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dillon Naylor
Dillon Naylor (born 1968) is an Australian cartoonist, illustrator and toy designer. He is the creator of the comic strip '' Batrisha the Vampire Girl'', which appeared for six years in the children's magazine ''K-Zone'' and was the basis for two children's books. Other comic strips include '' Rock 'n' Roll Fairies'' which appeared in the children's magazine '' Total Girl'', Supanova Pop Culture Expo - guest biography and ''Camilla and Mike'' which appears in the educational magazin ''Challenge'' Pulp Faction, The Australian O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Total Girl
Pacific Magazines was a magazine publisher operating in Australia owned by Seven West Media. In March 2020, it was acquired by Bauer Media Australia in April 2020. In June 2020, Mercury Capital acquired Pacific Magazines as part of its purchase of Bauer's former Australian and New Zealand assets. History Pacific published leading titles including Australia's best selling magazine '' Better Homes & Gardens, Women's Health, Men's Health, New Idea, Who,'' and the nation's leading fashion brand ''Marie Claire''. It has it roots in the Southdown Press, the publishers of ''New Idea'' and long owned by the Murdoch family. When News Corp Australia acquired the Herald & Weekly Times in 1987, the Australasian and Argus titles (''Australasian Post'', ''Home Beautiful'', ''Your Garden'') were added. Rupert Murdoch spun off his Australian magazine holdings in 1991 into a new company, Pacific Magazines and Printing (PMP). Seven West Media acquired Pacific Magazines in 2002, leaving PMP ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Next Media Pty Ltd
nextmedia Pty Limited (styled as nextmedia) is an Australian media company which publishes special interest magazines in the sport, humor, and hobby (among others). The company is headquartered in Sydney and owned by The Forum Media Group, a German-based B2B and B2C publisher.Harris, Leigh"Nextmedia acquired by Forum Media Group,"''MCV Pacific'' (30 September 2013). nextmedia is Australia's foremost special interest digital and print media publisher, and has become the country's fourth-largest magazine publishing group. nextmedia was established in 2008 as a new entrant to the special interest publishing sector. nextmedia was managed by CEO David Gardiner and Commercial Director Bruce Duncan until 2018, when Duncan retired, Hamish Bayliss was appointed Managing Director, and David Gardiner 'stepped back' to a role as Executive Chairman. History nextmedia was founded in 2007 by acquiring the publishing assets of four companies: * Horwitz Publications (founded 1960) * Next ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Australian Cartoonists' Association
The Australian Cartoonists' Association is the Australian professional cartoonists' organisation and was established on 17 July 1924 as the Society of Australian Black and White Artists. It soon became The Black and White Artists Society; and, by 1938, its name had been changed to The Black and White Artists Club. By 1939, it had a sketching division and an etching division. First clubrooms The Association's first clubrooms were at 250 George Street, Sydney. Founding members Founding members were Reg Russom, Unk White, Syd Nicholls, Jack Quayle, John Wiseman, Jack Baird, Joe Jonsson, Cyril Samuels, Frank Jessop, Brodie Mack, Mick Paul, Harry J Weston, Jack Waring, Syd Miller, Arthur Mailey, F H Cumberworth, Fred Knowles and Cecil Hartt, who was elected president. Other notable members * Jules Faber (elected president 2009) * Alex Gurney Hall of Fame * Jimmy Bancks (1889–1952) – creator of ''Ginger Meggs'' * Stanley Cross (1888–1977) – creator of ''The Potts'' and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Expression
The Expression were an Australian synthpop band formed in Sydney in 1981 and disbanded in 1985. Their best known single, "With Closed Eyes", was released in 1983 on Mushroom Records and peaked just inside the top thirty on the Kent Music Report. NOTE: Used for Australian Singles and Albums charting from 1970 until ARIA created their own charts in mid-1988. History The Expression formed in Sydney during 1981 with local musicians Jason O'Donnell on bass and Steve Layton, who went on to work with Jon Anderson from Yes, on keyboards, although three of its members hailed previously from Western Australia. Tom Haran (vocals), Neville Dowling (keyboards, ex- Dave Warner Band), and Andrew Wong-Yen (guitar) had all played in the Perth band Visitor during the late 1970s. By 1981 the trio had relocated to Sydney and formed The Expression, along with Stephen Manassah (bass guitar) and Steve Hopes (drums) (ex- Renee Geyer Band). They quickly established themselves on the Sydney live circuit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scott Hull (mastering Engineer)
Scott E. Hull (born January 28, 1962) is a mastering engineer based in New York City, and the owner of Masterdisk.Prosoundnews Walsh, Christopher (2008). "Hull Acquires Masterdisk", ProSoundNews Hull began his career as an intern at Masterdisk in 1983.Mix Weiss, David (2008). "New York Metro, December 2008", Mix He became 's assistant in 1984, and was promoted to chief engineer in 1994.Masterdisk Website [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masterdisk
Masterdisk is an American multimedia company in New York (state), New York, located at 8 John Walsh Boulevard in Peekskill, New York, Peekskill. They provide production services such as Mastering (audio), audio mastering, LP record, vinyl cutting and enhanced CD and DVD production. Their clients include such notable acts as Accept (band), Accept, Sting (musician), Sting, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Spoon (band), Spoon, Nirvana (band), Nirvana, Lou Reed, David Bowie, U2, Gorillaz, John Zorn, DMX (rapper), DMX, The Rolling Stones, Steely Dan, Bob Dylan, Metallica, Aerosmith and the Beatles. Masterdisk was founded in 1973 as a Corporate spin-off, spin-off of the recording, editing and mastering arm of Mercury Records. Among the company's early mastering engineers were Gilbert Kong, who worked on early 1970s albums by such artists as Rod Stewart and Bachman–Turner Overdrive, and who also mastered singles, including "Ain't Understanding Mellow" by Jerry Butler (singer), Jerry Butler and Bre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |