Alan Moore - V for Vendetta September 12, 2005
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V for Vendetta
Words by Alan Moore Art by David Lloyd First published 1988 Originally published in Warrior Magazine and as V for Vendetta 1-10
Describing where V for Vendetta lies in the comics cannon is tricky. Without wanting to over-state its importance, this particular reviewer considers it as fascinating and enjoyable a piece of serious science fiction as George Orwell’s 1984 and Rildey Scott’s Blade Runner. On our first reading, over 10 years ago, it really felt that big, that important and that much of a classic. Rereading it, despite the fact that the dark near-future predictions remain thankfully off mark, the distopian vision remains as horrific and potent as ever.
We won’t expose too much of the story, as the unfurling mystery is a roller-coaster ride of twists and turns. It’s set in a fascist, post-apocalyptic Britain, with a cowed population ruled by a police state that, like Orwell’s, is always watching. Like a modern day Guy Fawkes, the story’s lead character (known only as ‘V’) is committed to bringing down the government of his day. We see his plans unfold through the eyes of Evey Hammond, an innocent and impressionable young woman V rescues from the clutches the corrupt police force.
Because all culture is controlled by the state, V is a cultural oasis, allowing Moore to flex his erudite muscles, quoting liberally from literature, music and other media. This can be overwhelming at times, though it serves the purpose of enhancing the stark difference between the sparse official media controlled by the state and church, and the rich cultural heritage that is kept hidden from the populace.
David Lloyd uses gorgeous subtle shading throughout the book, creating a gloomy London bathed in an inky wash. At times this can evoke a sense of noir thirties nostalgia, again showing the debt it owes to George Orwell, while simultaneously twisting everything into a gloomy futuristic world of overt control.
This is book has an eloquence and beauty to it, stemming from both the writing and the artwork, both of which are at the peak of their craft. The book remains one of Alan Moore’s finest works, no mean feat considering we consider Moore to be up there amongst the all-time best writers to grace comics with their work. If you’re interested in the medium, this book is an absolute must. And if you’re new to comics, this provides an excellent place to start for anyone who likes edgy science fiction thrillers, especially if they like their sci-fi to come with a little politics, a little culture and the odd explosion.
Downlaod links:
http://rapidshare.de/files/21102440/V.zip
http://rapidshare.de/files/21103297/Vendetta.zipFound in the ProjectW.org forum, from a post by sanskritter. New links thanks to misdemonios, also from ProjectW.
Anatomy for Fantasy Artists : An Illustrator’s Guide to Creating Action Figures and Fantastical Forms September 11, 2005
Posted by BDcomics in : Comics ,
The password turned out to be accurate. It’s just case-sensitive.
Here in a single volume is a practical, comprehensive training course
for budding illustrators working to master comic book art, graphic
novels, fantasy posters, sci-fi book covers and illustrations, and
computer games. The author, a highly successful fantasy artist,
teaches the basics of human anatomical drawing and musculature, as
well as perspective and composition. He then instructs on ways to
distort, develop, and transform the human figure, giving it features
that range from monstrous or magical to super-agile or larger than
life. Detailed artist’s references and step-by-step instructions show
how to build bodies that truly stretch the imagination—mighty alien
warriors, kick-boxing cyber-punks, and mega-muscled superheroes, to
name just a few. Art students also learn how to show their characters
in many different dynamic action poses, such as flying, spinning,
punching, and jumping, as well as how to express each character’s
emotions through facial expressions. More than 300 color
illustrations.
Download link: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=188FKAAH
Password: www.Chipollo.Info (case-sensitive password)
Found in the ProjectW.org forums, from a post by uzair
BDcomics reader Dave re-uploaded the comics, (Thanks!). The link is http://www.megaupload.com/?d=28V4I3PY
How long should the front page be? September 7, 2005
Posted by BDcomics in : Comics ,I was scrolling through the site today, and it occured to me: it’s very lengthy!
How long should it be? What do you think?
Comment away!
Tintin complete collection, again September 7, 2005
Posted by BDcomics in : Comics ,
Three big archieves containing all the Tintin comics.
Uploaded by BDcomics user Abhijith. Thanks!
Tintin collectin 1 00 to 08
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=039IO8E9
Tintin collectin 2 09 to 17
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=02W4YR3H
Tintin collectin 18 to 25
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=04F6W1F0
The Hitchhicker’s Guide to the Galaxy - Audiobooks September 6, 2005
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This is totally irrevelent stuff, but this is so awesome, I had to share them with you guys.
You don’t wannna miss this! Trust me.
http://tent.xs4all.nl/tentmail/Hitchhikers_Guide_To_The_Galaxy_Episode_12.mp3
http://tent.xs4all.nl/tentmail/Hitchhikers_Guide_To_The_Galaxy_Episode_10.mp3
http://tent.xs4all.nl/tentmail/Hitchhikers_Guide_To_The_Galaxy_Episode_11.mp3
http://tent.xs4all.nl/tentmail/Hitchhikers_Guide_To_The_Galaxy_Episode_9.mp3
http://tent.xs4all.nl/tentmail/Hitchhikers_Guide_To_The_Galaxy_Episode_8.mp3
http://tent.xs4all.nl/tentmail/Hitchhikers_Guide_To_The_Galaxy_Episode_7.mp3
http://tent.xs4all.nl/tentmail/Hitchhikers_Guide_To_The_Galaxy_Episode_6.mp3
http://tent.xs4all.nl/tentmail/Hitchhikers_Guide_To_The_Galaxy_Episode_5.mp3
http://tent.xs4all.nl/tentmail/Hitchhikers_Guide_To_The_Galaxy_Episode_4.mp3
http://tent.xs4all.nl/tentmail/Hitchhikers_Guide_To_The_Galaxy_Episode_3.mp3
http://tent.xs4all.nl/tentmail/Hitchhikers_Guide_To_The_Galaxy_Episode_2.mp3
http://tent.xs4all.nl/tentmail/Hitchhikers_Guide_To_The_Galaxy_Episode_1.mp3