Nobrow

04/07/2024

🗽 OUT TODAY! A graphic history of how America’s most iconic symbol came to be.

Liberty by Jorg Hartmann and Julian Voloj
https://nobrow.net/book/liberty/
Get it wherever you buy books!

The most iconic statue of its kind on the planet. Many know it was a gift from the people of France to the people of America. However, the incredible story of how this monument very nearly didn’t happen is not widely known. French sculptor, Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi became the driving force for one of the most ambitious international construction projects of its time. For Bartholdi completing the statue for the centenary celebration of the Declaration of American Independence became his life’s work, but its construction would lead to a thrilling race against the hands of time.

22/05/2024

More exciting details are emerging about the In Waves film adaptation: https://variety.com/2024/film/global/lyna-khoudri-silex-anonymous-content-charade-1235978796/

"Two of France’s fastest-rising young stars, Lyna Khoudri (“Papicha,” “The French Dispatch”) and Rio Vega ( “Deerskin,” “Sorry Angel”), will lead the French voice cast of animated feature “In Waves,” an unconditional first love story, and tale of loss and memories adapting American illustrator AJ Dungo’s same-titled multi-prized graphic novel."

22/05/2024

Something we're excited about: In Waves film adaptation!

Read all about it here: https://variety.com/2024/film/news/annecy-cannes-marche-du-film-animation-day-1235978313/

"The stylish 2D/CG mixed-technique film turns on AJ, a shy teenager who meets Kristen, a passionate surfer and the most beautiful person he’s ever met. The two embark on a whirlwind romance, but just as things start to work out for AJ, Kristen’s life begins falling apart, shattered by illness. Together, the young lovers face adversity with dignity and the support of a loyal group of friends."

If you haven't discovered the graphic novel yet, you can find it here: https://nobrow.net/book/in-waves/

10/05/2024

✨ We’re shortlisted for the Graphic Novel Prize! Woo! Vern: Custodian of the Universe by Tyrell Waiters () is on the Teen category shortlist. Congratulations,
Tyrell!

Don’t forget to VOTE for us via the link in bio!

The Scholastic Graphic Novel Prize is a brand new book award that celebrates the UK and Ireland’s favourite graphic novels. A big thank you to the judging panel for including Vern on the shortlist! The winners are decided by public vote, so if you love Vern, make sure to get involved.

📖 About the book: On the edge of burnout, Vern decides to return to his family in the Sunshine State to start over. Starting a new dead-end job as a custodian at Quasar—a local science
facility with a shady motive—he shrugs on his uniform, grabs a mop and bucket, and trudges off to clean up… Black holes? Space-time anomalies? Galactic ooze? Things aren’t entirely what they seem at Quasar, and when Vern accidentally plugs in a mysterious machine and
finds himself standing on the brink of the destruction of every planet in the Multiverse, he finds himself presented with the greatest question of all: what is the point?

10/05/2024

🎇 We’re shortlisted for the Scholastic Graphic Novel Prize! Woo! Vern: Custodian of the Universe by Tyrell Waiters is on the Teen category shortlist. Congratulations, Tyrell!

Don’t forget to VOTE for us here: https://shop.scholastic.co.uk/graphic-novel-prize/vote

The Scholastic Graphic Novel Prize is a brand new book award that celebrates the UK and Ireland’s favourite graphic novels. A big thank you to the judging panel for including Vern on the shortlist! The winners are decided by public vote, so if you love Vern, make sure to get involved.

📖 About the book: On the edge of burnout, Vern decides to return to his family in the Sunshine State to start over. Starting a new dead-end job as a custodian at Quasar—a local science facility with a shady motive—he shrugs on his uniform, grabs a mop and bucket, and trudges off to clean up… Black holes? Space-time anomalies? Galactic ooze? Things aren’t entirely what they seem at Quasar, and when Vern accidentally plugs in a mysterious machine and finds himself standing on the brink of the destruction of every planet in the Multiverse, he finds himself presented with the greatest question of all: what is the point?

27/04/2024

Next Saturday is Free Comic Book Day! has lots going on:

🟢 Get FREE comic books with your purchase
🔵 All-day workshops and signings

More info available on the GOSH! Website: https://goshlondon.com/the-gosh-blog/free-comic-book-day-2024-at-gosh

23/04/2024

Travelling through space/time/London with Vern. (Alternative caption: The perfect book for a colour-co-ordinated commute on London Overground.)

Vern: Custodian of the Universe by Tyrell Waiters: https://nobrow.net/book/vern-custodian-of-the-universe/

18/04/2024

"Innovative, humorous, and self-deprecating, fans of irreverent comedy pieces like Benji Nate’s Girl Juice will adore the warmth and trail-blazing message of Single Mothering."

Thank you to Lydia Turner of Broken Frontier for this brilliant review of our new graphic novel, Single Mothering: https://www.brokenfrontier.com/single-mothering-nobrow/

Get the book: https://nobrow.net/book/single-mothering/

09/04/2024

Q&A with Anna Härmälä and editor Niamh Jones at The Cartoon Museum on April 7th, discussing Anna's graphic novel Single Mothering.

Anna and Niamh told discussed the process of bringing the book to life, from Anna's first tentative steps towards telling her story (via anonymous Instagram account), to being approached by publishers, to sourcing favourite pens on the black market and her hatred of storyboarding. (😆)

Thank you to everyone who joined us on April 7th! We've edited out all the personal bits so... you just had to be there!
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About Single Mothering: In this irreverent graphic novel, Anna offers a darkly humorous and unapologetically honest look at the realities of single parenthood and dating. Learn about the inspirations for this semi-autobiographical story and learn how together with editor Niamh, Anna turned her hugely popular cartoons into this witty and eye-opening graphic novel.⁠
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OUT NOW: https://nobrow.net/book/single-mothering/

04/04/2024

"Through it all, Härmälä is bitingly funny and visually innovative"

A great review of Single Mothering in Publishers Weekly:

Härmälä’s wit glows as warmly as her saturated pastel colors in her semi-autobiographical debut about tackling parenthood alone....

04/04/2024

OUT TODAY! Single Mothering by Anna Härmälä.

💔 Ever had your heart broken? This book is for you: https://nobrow.net/book/single-mothering/

📖 After being dumped, Mia is officially a single mother. Just when she thinks the dust has settled from her breakup, she’s thrust into a confusing whirlwind of slightly useless friendships, exhaustion, therapy, cathartic playgroup daydreaming sessions, and eventually, the terrifying world of online dating… all while raising a tiny human alone on very little sleep.

This brutally funny, irreverent book is for anyone who has navigated their way through heartbreak, dating, or parenting (not necessarily at the same time). We can’t wait for you to read it.

“Härmälä’s wit glows as warmly as her saturated pastel colors in her semi-autobiographical debut about tackling parenthood alone… Through it all, Härmälä is bitingly funny and visually innovative.” – Publishers Weekly

02/04/2024

🔴 THIS WEEKEND! 🔴

Join comic book artist Anna Härmälä and editor Niamh Jones for a Q&A at London's Cartoon Museum, discussing the graphic novel Single Mothering. In this irreverent graphic novel, Anna offers a darkly humorous and unapologetically honest look at the realities of single parenthood and dating. Learn about the inspirations for this semi-autobiographical story and learn how together with editor Niamh, Anna turned her hugely popular cartoons into this witty and eye-opening graphic novel.

Get your ticket here:
https://cartoon-museum.arttickets.org.uk/cartoon-museum/2024-04-07-talk-single-mothering

12/03/2024

🔴 Calling all book reviewers! Want a review copy of our upcoming graphic novel, Single Mothering by Anna Härmälä? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/kSJbU4Ke6UEmMX7D9

🍼 About Single Mothering: https://nobrow.net/book/single-mothering/

10/03/2024

🍼 For Mother’s Day (UK), we offer a glimpse into Anna Härmälä’s fierce and tender portrayal of motherhood.

Anna’s semi-autobiographical graphic novel, Single Mothering, is out on April 4th.

Pre-order here: https://nobrow.net/book/single-mothering/

📖 About the book:
After being dumped, Mia is officially a single mother. Just when she thinks the dust has settled from her breakup, she’s thrust into a confusing whirlwind of slightly useless friendships, exhaustion, therapy, cathartic playgroup daydreaming sessions, and eventually, the terrifying world of online dating.

08/03/2024

For , please allow us to re-introduce you to (a few of) the incredible female creators behind Nobrow’s titles, past and present:

📌 Anna Härmälä
📌 Corinne Maier
📌 Elizabeth Holeville
📌 Helen Li
📌 Lara Kaminoff
📌 Lorena Alvarez
📌 Lucie Bryon
📌 Molly Mendoza
📌 Sofie Birkin

They’re all prolific creators of compelling work, and we are proud to collaborate with such brilliant women.

You can find them all on the “creators” section of our website, where you can read about their work and creative processes: https://nobrow.net/creators/?sort=A-Z

07/03/2024

🚲️ Remember ‘Bicycle’, our iconic fold-out booklet by Ugo Gattoni, inspired by the London 2012 Olympics?

Ugo recently designed the official Paris 2024 Olympics poster. Congratulations Ugo, it looks incredible!

About ‘Bicycle’:
Ugo Gattoni intricately illustrated a cycle race through the streets of London. From elite athletes to cycle couriers, commuters, bankers, delivery boys, mums with kids, youths on stolen mountain bikes to fashionistas and hipsters on fixed gear bikes – pretty soon you will realize this is no ordinary road race!

‘Bicycle’ was drawn in its entirety using a Rapidograph Rotring Pen and has a dual purpose: it’s a book and a frameable print.

29/02/2024

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Artwork is from Vern: Custodian of the Universe by ⁠
Tyrell Waiters. Get it here: https://nobrow.net/book/vern-custodian-of-the-universe/
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On the edge of burnout, Vern starts a new dead-end job as a custodian at Quasar—a local science facility with a shady motive—he shrugs on his uniform, grabs a mop and bucket, and trudges off to clean up… Black holes? Space-time anomalies? Galactic ooze? Things aren’t entirely what they seem at Quasar, and when Vern accidentally plugs in a mysterious machine and finds himself standing on the brink of the destruction of every planet in the Multiverse, he finds himself presented with the greatest question of all: what is the point?

28/02/2024

🚨Event at The Cartoon Museum! 🚨

Join comic book artist Anna Härmälä () and editor Niamh Jones on April 7th for a Q&A , discussing the graphic novel Single Mothering.

Tickets: https://cartoon-museum.arttickets.org.uk/cartoon-museum/2024-04-07-talk-single-mothering

In this irreverent graphic novel, Anna offers a darkly humorous and unapologetically honest look at the realities of single parenthood and dating. Learn about the inspirations for this semi-autobiographical story and learn how together with editor Niamh, Anna turned her hugely popular cartoons into this witty and eye-opening graphic novel.

This book isn’t just for single mothers. It’s for anyone who has ever had their heart trampled on, and anyone who has had to navigate their way through parenting, online dating, or both (sometimes simultaneously).

✍🏼 Book signings are available after the talk. See you there!

14/02/2024

🍼 NEW BOOK! Single Mothering by Anna Härmälä, out on April 4th. Pre-order here: https://nobrow.net/book/single-mothering/

If you needed an antidote to Valentine’s Day, this is surely it!

Anna Härmälä’s semi-autobiographical comic vignettes offer a candid (and often hilarious) portrayal of the ups and downs of single parenthood as she discovers how to piece herself back together while raising a tiny human alone on very little sleep.

After being dumped, Mia is officially a single mother. Just when she thinks the dust has settled from her breakup, she’s thrust into a confusing whirlwind of slightly useless friendships, exhaustion, therapy, cathartic playgroup daydreaming sessions, and eventually, the terrifying world of online dating.

Plot aside, this book is a candy-hued, evocatively-drawn beauty and we can’t wait for you to read it!

02/02/2024

⚡️When we're in need of colour, we dip back into these dazzling pages from SKIP by Molly Mendoza https://nobrow.net/book/skip-2/
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About the book: ⁠
When Bloom is thrown from their world and Gloopy is exiled from their home, each finds in the other a much-needed kindred spirit. But as they skip through dimensions among great weeping giants, enormous alligator islands and topsy-turvy 2D worlds, they find that their greatest challenges are in facing their own truths and fears which they have both been anxious to avoid…⁠
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Become immersed in Molly Mendoza’s dazzling worlds filled with unique and endearing characters in this epic and profound tale of growth, companionship and compassion.

30/01/2024

👻 Excellent news! An Illustrated History of Ghosts by was awarded Highly Commended in the Graphic Novel category of the .

Have you read it yet? https://nobrow.net/book/an-illustrated-history-of-ghosts/

The British Book Design & Production Awards celebrate the innovation and beauty of printed books. Thank you to the judges for recognising the work, love and attention to detail that we pour into our books. Congratulations to Adam, as well as to our design team who brought this book to life!

About the book: Through the decades, investigators and mediums have dedicated themselves to the task of reaching through the veil and contacting the other side. Whether ghosts are the souls of the dead, windows in time or interdimensional beings, cultures through the ages have responded with fear and fascination to their horrific haunts and eerie appearances. This illustrative study will take you through the history and culture of ghosts.

12/01/2024

✨ Magical, colourful vibes for your weekend.

This technicolour dream of an illustration is from Nightlights, a comic book by Lorena Alvarez: https://nobrow.net/book/nightlights-paperback/

Nightlights is a beautiful story about fear, insecurity, and creativity, from the enchanting imagination of Lorena Alvarez.

24/11/2023

🏆️ Brilliant news! Yesterday we attended The School Library Association Information Book Awards… and we won!

An Illustrated History of Ghosts by Adam Allsuch Boardman was awarded the Children’s Choice Award in the Age 13-16 category. 👏👻⁠ Congratulations Adam, and a big thank you to everyone who voted for An Illustrated History of Ghosts. ⁠

Read more here: https://www.sla.org.uk/information-book-award

13/11/2023

For your reading list 💙💗 Kisses for Jet: A Coming-of-Gender Story by Joris Bas Backer, Translated by Ameera Rajabali

In this semi-autobiographical story set in 1999, Jet slowly begins to realise that they may be more of a boy than a girl. Is that even possible? And who do they talk to about these feelings when there’s not even any internet around, and cell phones are barely used?

With Y2K as an ever-present backdrop, this sensitively-written graphic novel is an enlightening and often hilarious tale that casts light on what it was like to be transgender before information and help was more accessible and widespread.

“Transgender Awareness Week is a week when transgender people and their allies take action to bring attention to the trans community by educating the public about who transgender people are, sharing stories and experiences, and advancing advocacy around issues of prejudice, discrimination, and violence that affect the transgender community.” - GLAAD

Get the book: https://nobrow.net/book/kisses-for-jet-a-coming-of-gender-story/

About Trans Awareness Week: https://glaad.org/transweek/

29/09/2023

The shortlist for the British Book Design and Production Awards 2023 is in, and we're delighted to share that these two books made it to the Graphic Novel category! 🎉

📚 'An Illustrated History of Ghosts' by Adam Allsuch Boardman
📚 'Vern: Custodian of the Universe' by Tyrell Waiters

Congratulations to Adam and Tyrell on this big achievement! 🙌
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08/09/2023

👀 What happens when you wake up one day and your normal existence has completely changed? When you get a job at a lab and wind up cleaning black holes? When the soil you’re investigating has a mind of its own? When you’re recruited from a backwater planet for a noble quest?

📚 Moderator Ana Merino joins panellists Tyrell Waiters (Vern, Custodian Of The Universe), Hannah Templer (Cosmoknights), Casey Nowak (Bodyseed), and Julia Gootzeit (Golem Pit 224) to discuss how their characters find themselves in alarming new settings.

Come say hi to Tyrell right after the event at our table (W76-78), where there’ll be book signings and exclusive limited edition Vern stickers up for grabs! 👀

More about the event over at 👉 www.smallpressexpo.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

17/07/2023

The nominees for the 2023 Ringo Awards are in, and we’re beyond excited to announce that Alexis Deacon, Molly Mendoza, and Lucie Bryon made it to the shortlist! 🙌

Congratulations to all 3 talented creators! We're SO proud of you all – incredibly well deserved. 🎉🎉🎉

If you’re a comic book creative professional, don’t forget to cast your vote today! 👉 www.ringoawards.survey.fm/ringo-awards-2023-final-ballot-categories
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07/07/2023

🗺 The Pacific Crest Trail runs 2660 miles, from California's border with Mexico to Washington's border with Canada. To walk it is to undertake a grueling test of body and spirit... challenge accepted.⁠
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🥾 This intimate, engaging autobiographical work recounts the author's own attempt to walk the length of the USA's west coast. ⁠
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🇺🇸 Healy's life-changing journey weaves in and out of reflections on his experiences in America and his development as an artist, navigating both the trail itself and the unique culture of the people who attempt to complete it.⁠
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📚 'Americana (And the Act of Getting Over It.)' by Luke Healy

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21/06/2023

It's officially SUMMER! 🌞⁠
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If you're looking for a fun read while you're on a beach getaway, 'Summer Spirit' by Elizabeth Holleville is a mystical coming-of-age tale by the Mediterranean seaside... with a spooky twist! 👻⁠
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17/06/2023

Happy ! If you're out surfing today, we hope you get to catch a wave 🤙🏄‍♂️⁠
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“Sight-soothing illustrations, intriguing surf history and a heart-breaking but life-affirming personal story. In Waves by AJ Dungo is a rare and exquisite graphic novel every surfer and art lover will covet.” – Surfer Dad
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📚 ‘In Waves’ by AJ Dungo
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