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Life Finds A Way
Life Finds A Way is a comics anthology about finding hope and renewal in a post-apocalyptic world.
Edited by Dan Anctil and Alina Pete, Life Finds a Way contains 20 stories from cartoonists around the world, with apocalypses technological, supernatural, and surreal. But more importantly, these are stories about people coming together, getting creative, forming community, and helping each other. Just because the world as we knew it is gone, doesn’t necessarily mean that we have to end with it.
Edited by Dan Anctil and Alina Pete, Life Finds a Way contains 20 stories from cartoonists around the world, with apocalypses technological, supernatural, and surreal. But more importantly, these are stories about people coming together, getting creative, forming community, and helping each other. Just because the world as we knew it is gone, doesn’t necessarily mean that we have to end with it.
216 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2019
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May 25, 2020
Quite honestly this was the perfect anthology to read during the pandemic. It gives so much hope. I am not familiar with the majority of the contributors to this book but there are no stories that I disliked, which is remarkable for an anthology! Great art, diverse work, and neat perspectives all make this book excellent. I loved the storytelling and the hope within.
August 19, 2020
The world seems a tad over-challenged these days, and this collection is an upbeat reminder that good can come from very difficult circumstances. Although each selection shared the positive message of the title, there was enjoyable diversity of setting, character and situation.
May 28, 2020
A lovely collection of tales of survival after the apocalypse. The world ends, but it doesn’t really.
A variety of art styles and stories. Some absolutely beautiful art, and heartwarming tales.
A variety of art styles and stories. Some absolutely beautiful art, and heartwarming tales.
July 6, 2020
A beautiful and hopeful anthology. There were so many times where my breath caught because what other apocalyptic fiction trains you to believe is that other humans are a threat. I wouldn't have even realizes this before reading this book, which feels like a breath of fresh air.
August 6, 2020
A nice anthology--good variety both in story and illustration style. Also seemed like a decent spread between more established and newer authors/illustrators, and several stories self-authored/illustrated. Good variety in "time" the stories took place in with regard to how "post" the post-apocalypse was. Thought the font choice could've been better for a few because it was small or hard to read. As an adopted person, I found the orphaned babies and savior complex of the robots in "Steel Soul" to be a bit handwavey and lacking nuance. Overall though I enjoyed the book and thought all of the stories did a nice job of sticking to the central theme of hope in the post-apocalypse.
July 24, 2020
I may be a bit biased because my sister in law is one of the editors but I really want to convince you this anthology is worth reading.
There’s is an abundance of post apocalyptic fiction focused on the cruelty of humanity but this is about hope. I admire the creators ability to introduce us to their world and tell a story all in a very short space. If there is a flaw with comic anthologies is that they leave you wanting more.
The apocalyptic backdrops are varied from the plausible to the fantastical, and the loss of once was haunts the stories. Bevan Thomas and Reetta Linjama’s “Steel Soul” made me cry. A. Lee is another haunting story with expert world building.
The art is as varied as the stories, full colour, black and white, hard and soft lines. It’s a big anthology 200+ pages and 20 stories. It’s well worth your time especially in 2020 where everything seems to be spiralling out of control
There’s is an abundance of post apocalyptic fiction focused on the cruelty of humanity but this is about hope. I admire the creators ability to introduce us to their world and tell a story all in a very short space. If there is a flaw with comic anthologies is that they leave you wanting more.
The apocalyptic backdrops are varied from the plausible to the fantastical, and the loss of once was haunts the stories. Bevan Thomas and Reetta Linjama’s “Steel Soul” made me cry. A. Lee is another haunting story with expert world building.
The art is as varied as the stories, full colour, black and white, hard and soft lines. It’s a big anthology 200+ pages and 20 stories. It’s well worth your time especially in 2020 where everything seems to be spiralling out of control
June 4, 2020
I absolutely adore this anthology, and that’s not just bias from being one of the contributors!
The pitch in this anthology’s call for submissions was essentially “what kind of stories can you tell about hope after the end of the world? What does a world look like about two generations or more after the apocalypse?” and it’s so interesting to see so many different takes on this pitch - how they differ and also how they converge, everyone’s different ideas of an apocalypse, realistic or magical, and what their ideas of rebuilding are.
There is a stunning diversity of art styles here, and I feel like the order in which the comics are presented is very well thought out, switching the mood between comics that are serious and dark, and those that are far more lighthearted, in a way that keeps the mood fresh while also not being jarring.
In my experience working on this book, these editors were an absolute dream to collaborate with, and I cannot thank them enough for the smooth work culture they created via the submissions process, and the way they elevated my story through their insights!
In a time that feels vaguely like it’s own apocalypse, where everything in the news feels bleak, I cannot recommend this book enough as a gentle little ray of hope! Always looking forward to everything Cloudscape produces!
The pitch in this anthology’s call for submissions was essentially “what kind of stories can you tell about hope after the end of the world? What does a world look like about two generations or more after the apocalypse?” and it’s so interesting to see so many different takes on this pitch - how they differ and also how they converge, everyone’s different ideas of an apocalypse, realistic or magical, and what their ideas of rebuilding are.
There is a stunning diversity of art styles here, and I feel like the order in which the comics are presented is very well thought out, switching the mood between comics that are serious and dark, and those that are far more lighthearted, in a way that keeps the mood fresh while also not being jarring.
In my experience working on this book, these editors were an absolute dream to collaborate with, and I cannot thank them enough for the smooth work culture they created via the submissions process, and the way they elevated my story through their insights!
In a time that feels vaguely like it’s own apocalypse, where everything in the news feels bleak, I cannot recommend this book enough as a gentle little ray of hope! Always looking forward to everything Cloudscape produces!
July 6, 2020
this would be a 3.5 star if goodreads had the option!!
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