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Ben Hatke

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Ben Hatke is an author and illustrator of graphic novels and picture books. Most notably he is the creator of the Zita the Spacegirl graphic novel series.

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Ben Hatke I don't know how upsetting it is to you, but I have to change my shirt BECAUSE IT IS SOAKED WITH TEARS.…moreI don't know how upsetting it is to you, but I have to change my shirt BECAUSE IT IS SOAKED WITH TEARS.(less)
Ben Hatke Designing creatures is still one of my favorite parts of the process. Plot and story are the meat and vegetables and, for me, creature design and envi…moreDesigning creatures is still one of my favorite parts of the process. Plot and story are the meat and vegetables and, for me, creature design and environment design are like dessert.

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The Monster Market: Hearth and Home

Last year I quietly recorded ten (of a projected 13) episodes of a sort of folkloric bestiary podcast with my pal Zack Giallongo. We called it The Monster Market. The idea was that for each episode we'd pick a theme and then each of us would talk about three creatures that fit the theme. It's been tremendous fun. 

Episode 2 was posted last week. The theme is domestic spirits. 

We also agreed that we

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A little of both, actually. The character of Molly, or someone very similar, pops up in my Reynard the Fox book. The book that was to be MM is now The Princess in the Piazza, which is in the midsts of being (re)written.
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“I am One. I value my uniqueness. If there were more like me I would hope they were small and easy to destroy.”
Ben Hatke, Flight Explorer, Volume 1

“I've learned never to wish for people like us. People like us are creepy.”
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