LAAB #4: THIS WAS YOUR LIFE!
THIS WAS YOUR LIFE!
Ben Passmore illustrator Ronald Wimberly editor
Format:Pamphlet
Publisher:Beehive Books
Published:19th Mar '20
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This issue explores themes of death and existence, showcasing diverse voices through comics and essays, making LAAB #4: THIS WAS YOUR LIFE! a thought-provoking read.
In LAAB #4: THIS WAS YOUR LIFE!, the fourth issue of this innovative art newspaper, the exploration of profound themes such as death, hauntings, and necropolitics takes center stage. Founded by the Eisner-nominated cartoonist Ronald Wimberly, this experimental magazine serves as a creative platform for comics and critical discourse, embracing the radical imagination. The issue delves into the complexities of grief, body horror, and the environmental crisis, urging readers to reflect on what it means to live and die in the Anthropocene era.
The publication features a unique 16x21" broadsheet format, showcasing a variety of bold and visionary comics, illustrations, and essays. Contributors include a diverse range of writers and artists, from seasoned veterans to emerging talents. Notable names such as Ben Passmore, Sarah Jaffe, and Emily Carroll contribute their voices to this compelling collection, each bringing their unique perspective to the central themes of the issue.
LAAB #4: THIS WAS YOUR LIFE! invites readers to confront the realities of existence and mortality through an artistic lens. By addressing the intersection of personal and environmental crises, the magazine encourages a deeper understanding of our current world. This issue not only entertains but also provokes thought and discussion about the future we are creating and the legacies we leave behind.
“The hottest publication at recent comics conventions wasn’t a graphic novel or a mini-comic but a good old-fashioned tabloid-size newspaper publication—a throwback to the underground presses of decades past.” - The New Yorker; “The most mind-boggling comics artifact since the early issues of Acme Novelty Library.” -Jeet Heer (The New Republic)
- Nominated for for Best Comics Journanlism 2019 (United States)
ISBN: 9781948886079
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48 pages