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The Field on the Edge of the Woods Vol 2 Review
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There’s a hell of a lot to The Field on the Edge of the Woods. So much, in fact, that I’m not entirely sure what I just read.
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Pacific Rim: Man, Machines & Monsters Book Review
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in Book ReviewsMan, Machines & Monsters whet my appetite far more than the clichéd publicity material and uninspiring trailers. This is another splendid hardcover tome from Titan Books and Insight Editions, one which sits somewhere between an Art of… and a Making Of…, with concept art, preliminary sketches and set photographs of the cast, crew and locales.
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Henchmen #1 Comic Book Review
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Henchmen #1 is one of those titles that appears out of nowhere and is so full of relatable characters and timely ideas that you just want to run down your local high street screaming like a madman and forcing copies of the book into the hands of anyone with a movie or comic-related image on…
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OneNation #1 Comic Book Review
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OneNation is a highly polished effort that is both a feast for the eyes and an interesting take on the Superman and Captain America mythologies.
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Grave of the Fireflies Blu-ray Review
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Takahata’s miserable masterpiece is one of great beauty, a melancholy piece which celebrates life and finds joy in the trivial.
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Kiki’s Delivery Service Blu-ray Review
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Alongside Spirited Away, this adaptation of Eiko Kadono’s novel is perhaps Miyazaki’s most accessible take on “the gulf that exists between independence and reliance” in girls entering their teens. It’s a quaint film, but one which is no less touching for all its cosiness.
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Indie Comic Spotlight: Cordyceps Tickles!
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Cordyceps Tickles! is an autobiographical comic about “an ambiguously-gendered ex-shut-in trying to make sense of life outside their room by sketching down the cool parts.”
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Adapting Don Quixote: Rob Davis in Conversation with Alex Fitch
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SelfMadeHero is delighted to be taking part in this year’s El Dia E. (Spanish Day) celebrations at Instituto Cervantes in London on Saturday 22nd June. UK writer and illustrator Rob Davis will be talking with broadcaster and journalist Alex Fitch about his much lauded adaptation of Don Quixote which has been published in two volumes.
Shelf Abuse
Storytelling, comic books and self-publishing
To better focus my efforts, Bothersome Books, my wee publishing imprint and home to my novel and short stories, has merged with Shelf Abuse. Expect several new releases this year.
Shelf Abuse: Sporadically Singing the Unsung Since 2006
Welcome to Shelf Abuse, the blog of British writer, web/graphic designer and occasional illustrator Carl Doherty.
What started out in 2006 as a blog about comics, gradually leaning more towards self-published and creator-owned works, has slowly transitioned into a home for my own self-published efforts, and a place to share my opinions on art, literature, cinema, storytelling, publishing, design, animal rights, depression… and yes, still comics. You’ll also find the occasional guest article amidst my mercifully brief rants.
Current Site Status
Due to an increasingly dense schedule, I’m no longer officially accepting review submissions. Hopefully this will eventually change, but not looking likely any time soon.
However, my love for indie comics hasn’t diminished in the slightest. Please do feel free to follow me on social media, add me to your mailing list or inform me of your new book. I can’t always reply, but I always appreciate hearing about new books.