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Graphic Novel Collaborators: Introducing Andy MacDonald and Ivan Brandon

As we’ve been releasing character sketches from the upcoming The Way of Shadows graphic novel, I’ve been working with two very talented artists on the script and illustrations. The process has been fun and more than a little creatively and intellectually challenging, but I’ve been consistently impressed by the caliber of their work, so I wanted to share a little more about them–and maybe lead you to some other projects you’ll enjoy:

IVAN BRANDON writes for a number of different entertainment mediums, among them film, animation and video games. He is arguably best known for his work in American comic books, where his scripts have been published by every major US publisher with translations all over the world.  He lives in New York City. You can follow Ivan on twitter via @IvanBrandon.

 

ANDY MACDONALD is a veteran comic book artist who has worked with virtually every major comic book publishing house and was one of the co-creator’s of the series NYC Mech. He lives in Brooklyn, NY.  You can follow him on twitter via @andymacdeez.

 Here’s some illustrations Andy did for the graphic novel Zoo, by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge. (Click to embiggen)

And HERE’s a little project he did for fun with Marvel characters re-envisioned as high-fashion models.

David Gemmell Legend Award: Last Call for Round 1 Votes!

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Just a reminder: If you haven’t already, be sure to vote for The Blinding Knife HERE to make it through the “long list” round. Voting closes July 31st, so cast your vote as soon as possible! (The shortlist will be up in September.) Voting is super-easy — it literally takes two clicks.

Reddit Limerick Contest Winners (announced with a limerick)

The limerick winners are Doc G and Pejjo.

They have shown unusual mojo,

Their limericks were good –

At least for this ‘hood –

The rest got arrested by metrical Po-Po.

(P.S. It’s actually drglorae, but hey.)

Pejjo:

Scary islands of colorful freaks

And a girl who drafts paryl and sneaks

I just want to read more

See what Kip’s got in store

But I’m waiting for years, for Weeks.

ahem vulgarity.

drglorae:

Out of the warrens Kyler arose

To learn the way of shadows he chose.

Great in a fight.

But when in sight,

Of a pair of tits he froze.

Link to the full list of limericks HERE.

 

UPDATE: Honorable mention must go to Dr. Jacob K., who entered too late, but sent us this gem:

A quotidian auctor alludes
To Teutonic or dead Roman dudes
But that Schriftsteller Weeks
Refers to the Greeks
And the φίλοι with whom he colludes.

 

 

On the Disruptive Technology of Magic

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To celebrate the new trade paperback version of The Black Prism, Brent has a special blog post over on the Orbit website about how magic would really be a disruptive technology if it existed — and why that can be such a challenge for writers. Go HERE to read his post.

The Black Prism: now available in trade paperback

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You can now purchase The Black Prism in trade paperback format in stores and online. Go HERE to order from your preferred vendor. In case you missed our earlier announcement, check out the brand-new cover art:

Fan Art/Tattoo Submission #2

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From veteran Michael O. comes an awesome tattoo, his interpretation of Retribution:

I love the quote — very fitting for a sword from Night Angel.

Reddit Contest & Giveaway

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To celebrate the launch of The Black Prism in trade paperback, Brent has two giveaways going on today — one for U.S. fans and one for international fans, via Reddit’s r/Fantasy. Go HERE to get details.

Final Character Sketches!

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The final character sketches for The Way of Shadows graphic novel are now posted on the Brent Weeks Facebook Page! Go HERE to post your guess on who they are. (There are also details on a Comic-Con giveaway for fans who are attending.) Below is a sketch from last week:

Gwinvere Kirena and Roth

Fan Art Submission #1

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Here’s our first submission, a great piece by fan artist Dan H.:

I think he looks ready to deliver justice in some dark corner of Cenaria. My favorite part? The half-smirk.

New Character Sketches

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We have brand new character sketches to share with you! Go HERE to see them and to get details on a special gift from Yen Press for Night Angel fans who attend Comic-Con this year.

Last Monday’s sketch of Elene: