Bento Bestiary in progress…
Ben Newman and Scott James Donaldson’s Small Press book The Bento Bestiary is nearly ready and will be available for pre-order very soon from our Small Press shop.
Nobrow launch party pics
The Launch party on Thursday was a resounding success! In fact, so much so that the office had to be closed the next day…
Again, thanks to everyone for coming, it was a great night and an excellent start to the life of our wee nipper Nobrow 1: Gods and Monsters.
If you didn’t get the chance to pick up a copy on the night, they are available from the Nobrow Press section on this website (its super duper easy, just click on ‘purchase’ and Paypal will do the rest), we are also selling two spreads from the magazine as limited edition signed screenprints, check the Small Press section if you want to take a looksie.
Launch Party
To celebrate the release of our first publication ‘Gods and Monsters’ we will be exhibiting the work from the edition in large scale format at bar and exhibition space; DreamBagsJaguarShoes.
Private View: Thursday 14th May, 2009 / Exhibition: 15th May – 28th June
DreamBagsJaguarShoes, 32 Kingsland Road, E2
Nobrow Issue 1: Gods & Monsters - Printed in two spot colours in a limited edition of 3000 numbered copies it gives a high quality platform to artists and illustrators both new and established. The diverse contributors were hand picked for their unique styles and all were invited to generate work based on the theme. Some are up and coming, others are plucked from unexpected places, all are talented.
Welcome
Welcome to the new Nobrow website! This part of the site acts like a blog, so we’ll be regularly upadating it with news, pics and events. We have many delectable visual treats coming your way soon (check out the upcoming releases), so keep your winged eyeballs peeled for more developments.
Editions
Here’s a sneak peek of one of the Editions that we will be printing to coincide with the launch of Nobrow Issue 1. All the prints will feature artwork from the magazine and are individually numbered and signed by the artist. This particular print features the artwork of Bjorn Rune Lie. It is printed in 4 colours and is limited to an edition of only 50. These prints are available to purchase from the Small Press section.
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'Short Cuts' by OrlandoNobrow Small Press
Berlin based illustrator Orlando brings us a stunning collection of imagery gathered from his travels around the world. 'Short Cuts' is a veritable journey of colour, light and form - available in a limited edition of 50 copies, hand signed and numbered by the artist it will surely whip off the shelves, so don't waste any time.
Lake Como DrawingsNobrow Small Press
Consisting of five panoramas drawn over five days, Paddy Molloy's Lake Como Drawings follows a short journey through the Italian town of Torno situated on Lake Como. Originally produced between intermittent rainstorms in graphite and pencil in his sketchbook, the collected work has been compiled into a beautiful 16 page book for Nobrow Small Press set to be released in late November.
The Dressing Gown Month by D. TsavalasNobrow Small Press
Dionisia's exploration of matters of the heart, kebabs and cans of Carling, draws scenes and characters from her birthplace in the South East London. At once a caricature yet clearly coloured by the artist's surroundings and experiences, 'The Dressing Gown Month' is filled with beautiful drawing full of tension but still somehow familiar. Tsavalas' book is an edition of 50 signed and numbered copies.
Inside the Purple PalmtreeNobrow Small Press
Musical mayhem, floppy hairdoes and magnificent moustaches, Illustrator Jim Stoten brings his unique and whimsical style to the Small Press with 'Inside the Purple Palm Tree'. Four colours, in an edition of 50, the prolific artist's latest is sure to sell fast, so don't be shy!
Dog CrimeNobrow Press
In a world where dogs are revered as gods, what's the worst possible thing to be accused of? Dogcrime! Our protagonist finds himself embroiled in a set up which will land him on the wrong side of the law and running for his life in a conspiracy that will set off a war to ravage the land. Printed in 3 spot colours in the style that Blexbolex has come to be so famous for, Dogcrime is a stunningly beautiful book to behold and has an equally zany story to match.