Abelard is in stores.

Dillies, of Bubbles & Gondola, which received effusive praise and got 2 Eisner noms, has his next GN out, Abelard, and you can get it at your comics stores now! as well as everywhere else, including soon as an e-book or from Comixology.

Review Round-Ups: Here’s What The Critics Are Saying…

“The timing of this book couldn’t be better, speaking as it does to what the citizens of a well-off community value, and how they shirk social responsibility. The lesson is plain, yet sensitively and elegantly rendered.” The AV Club on The Fairy Tales Of Oscar Wilde: The Happy Prince   “Wilde’s beloved allegory is beautifully [...]

Some Kind Words About BUBBLES & GONDOLA

“Renaud Dillies does something only a few comic artists are good at: he purposefully uses a series of simplistic images only to surprise us when beautiful scenes show up all of a sudden. Chris Ware is a master at that, but Renaud Dillies brings in a vintage appeal that will fascinate anyone who likes old [...]

Disguised as a cute animal story…

  Caught this one a bit late admitedly, from Library Journal on Bubbles & Gondola: “A delightful and well-executed story recommended to those needing a spiritual lift or creative inspiration… fresh, quirky perspective.” Another review for this in School Library Journal: “Disguised as a cute animal story, Dillies’s substantive tale of writer’s block, social anxiety, [...]

Press tidbits of the week

“Dillies’ art evokes the work of an earlier poetic penman, George (Krazy Kat) Herriman, though with a trace more detailed elegance. (The book’s carnival scenes are particularly splendiferous.)” Says The Seattle Post Intelligencer, via Blog Critics of Bubbles & Gondola. Library Media Connection gives Rick Geary‘s Sacco & Vanzetti a starred review: “If anyone can [...]

Library Journal on a couple of our books

Library Journal had a couple sweet short comments about two of our frecent books: For Kinky & Cosy: “Could easily kick Bart Simpson’s butt and love it” Bubbles & Gondola: “Boast[s] whimsical drawings with surreal, dreamlike plots.” + Graphic Novel Reporter has a nice holiday gift guide that can also stand in as a best [...]

Miami Herald on Geary: give credit to his writing also!

“It is the perfect book to enjoy on a quiet evening, preferably with a dog by your side. And chances are you’ll wind up taking your dog for a walk afterwards, pondering what you’ve just read as you gaze up at the starry sky above you.” No Flying No Tights on Stargazing Dog “With an [...]

Cat Lovers on Stargazing Dog + more

Two cat lovers on this dog’s tale, The Stargazing Dog that is: “I may be a cat person, but I am certainly not immune to the touching tale of a good-hearted and grateful dog who is faithful to his master until the very end. Poignant.” Manga Bookshelf “I was surprised, really, at how much I got [...]

Take a ride with Bubbles & Gondola at your comic bookstore now

It’s arrived today at your comic bookstore: BUBBLES & GONDOLA Renaud Dillies On a background of Django Reinhardt, this jewel of poetic fantasy is a fairy tale for all ages with spot on observations about life. Charlie is a mouse who’s trying to write but has a block. Writing is a solitary endeavor. A bird [...]

NY Comic-Con, meet us in booth 1831

NBM will be at the New York Comic Con Oct. 13-16 at the Javitts Center in booth 1831. We’ll have our latest books, premiering the lovely BUBBLES & GONDOLA. AND we’ll have ERNIE COLON appearing Friday and Saturday in support of his upcoming INNER SANCTUM. He’ll be signing a preview book made just for the show [...]

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