Thanks to my backers... I really appreciate it.

Dear Backers of THE CLIFF, Book Five: "The King" on Kickstarter, we didn't make it to the $2000 goal, but... every one of you touched me by volunteering some of your hard-earned dough toward my graphic novel.  More than the money it was your support that really validates my doing this project.  I feel better knowing you're out there.  

I completed one drawing for a backer because he was getting married and I was going to Philadelphia to join in the fun and got around the "no gifts" rule by making him his promised drawing in advance... I'm attaching the drawing it sans dedication, as a sort of "thank you" gift to him and all of you; please consider it my thank you gift to all of you.  

 

THE CLIFF: Poopsie the Penguin and his Secretary, Ms. Rebecca Nurse

I will continue THE CLIFF 'til the end, and am in pre-production with the next series: ARCHITECTURE DEPARTMENT, which is a prequel to THE CLIFF and explains the events leading up to it, including the world, the characters and their parents and in some cases, grandparents.  It promises to be surreal, funny, bewildering and as sublime as I can manage.  

Take care, stay in touch, shoot me an email from time to time - teacherintherye@hotmail.com
Most of you are my friends on Facebook, if not, please "friend" me. And finally, there is the blog which I update regularly!
Love, Matthew

THE CLIFF, Book 5: "The King" preview - pages 7,8 & 9 + Twenty four hours to go on Kickstarter!

Page 7 is the most recent finished page.  I thought I'd scan in pages 8 & 9 as they currently are: inked outlines only, to share my drawing process with you.  Later there will be much black and crosshatching... I invite you along for the ride!

The Kickstarter campaign for THE CLIFF, Book 5:  "The King" ends on Friday, June 26.  If we reach the $2000 goal I have promised to provide a free sketch of requested CLIFF characters to every donor, in addition to which anyone kindly contributing over $50 gets a copy of the graphic novel mailed to them!  This project will only be funded if at least $2,000 is pledged by Fri, Jun 26 2015 11:14 PM EDT

If the goal isn't reached it is still fine, I love you all unconditionally.
- Matthew

THE CLIFF Bk 5 on Kickstarter -  

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1409512491/the-cliff-a-graphic-novel-book-five

THE CLIFF, Book 5: "The King" preview CONTINUES! Pages 5 & 6

More preview pages--protagonist Mutt Blue returns from the fabled planet Earth to the Nexus Island to recruit his fellow adventurers for a visit to the bureaucrat who runs the universe, only to discover his old pals have aged 15 years while he's only aged a week!

The Kickstarter campaign for THE CLIFF, Book 5:  "The King" ends on Friday, June 26.  If we reach the $2000 goal I have promised to provide a free sketch of requested CLIFF characters to every donor, in addition to which anyone kindly contributing over $50 gets a copy of the graphic novel mailed to them!

If the goal isn't reached it is still fine, I love you all unconditionally.
- Matthew

THE CLIFF, Book 5: "The King" preview CONTINUES! Pages 3 & 4

Continuing the romp that began in Book One, "My Helicopter"--through Book Two, "The Inner River,", Book Three, "Murder in Varanasi" and most recently Book Four: "Heart of Brightness."
The saga's conclusion is gonna be fun...

The Kickstarter campaign for THE CLIFF, Book 5:  "The King" ends on Friday, June 26.  If we reach the $2000 goal I have promised to provide a free sketch of requested CLIFF characters to every donor, in addition to which anyone kindly contributing over $50 gets a copy of the graphic novel mailed to them!

If the goal isn't reached it is still fine, I love you all unconditionally.
- Matthew

THE CLIFF, Book 5: "The King" preview! Pages 1 & 2

Yes, the madness has begun anew!  This is the fifth instalment in the Cliff saga... the conclusion to the romp that began in Book One, "My Helicopter"!  The Kickstarter campaign for THE CLIFF, Book 5: "The King" has 1 week left... I am posting pages in the hopes that a few more people feel like jumping into (or off of?) THE CLIFF!  Either way, I hope you enjoy these pages...

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1409512491/the-cliff-a-graphic-novel-book-five

THE CLIFF Book 4 - Launch Video Part 3 - the GRAND CLIMAX!

3rd and final installment! Guns blaze on the ghats, tempers flare in the moonlight, old grudges explode and alligators get fed.  From the June 9 launch with improvised live reading and music of  THE CLIFF, Book 4: "Heart of Brightness"... starring actors Morgan Jones-Phillips, Sarah Goodman, Jacob Pendergrast, Liyat Benchetrit, Colin Matthews and Tova Epp; and musicians Mikhial Gurarie (bass & stick), Paul Swoger-Ruston (guitar), Adam Reich (jaw harp & samples) and Matthew Brown (drums.)

Next graphic novel - THE CLIFF, Book 5: "The King" still has a ways to go on Kickstarter... if I reach my $2000 goal by June 26, all contributors get an original drawing by me, and those who donate over $50 get a free copy of the graphic novel thrown in... please consider it!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1409512491/the-cliff-a-graphic-novel-book-five

THE CLIFF Book 4 - Live Reading with Actors and Music - Video Part 2 - A VOYAGE THROUGH VARANASI

2nd instalment! From the June 9 launch with improvised live reading and music of  THE CLIFF, Book 4: "Heart of Brightness"... starring actors Morgan Jones-Phillips, Sarah Goodman, Jacob Pendergrast, Liyat Benchetrit, Colin Matthews and Tova Epp; and musicians Mikhial Gurarie (bass & stick), Paul Swoger-Ruston (guitar), Adam Reich (jaw harp & samples) and Matthew Brown (drums.)
One more video to come after this -- the grand climax on the ghats of Benares!

Next graphic novel - THE CLIFF, Book 5: "The King" still has a ways to go on Kickstarter... if I reach my $2000 goal by June 26, all contributors get an original drawing by me, and those who donate over $50 get a free copy of the graphic novel thrown in... please consider it!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1409512491/the-cliff-a-graphic-novel-book-five

THE CLIFF Book 4 - LAUNCH SUCCESS! Live Reading with Actors and Music - Video Part 1

Many thanks to all who attended, and all who sent their wishes--the experimental and improvised live reading with music to THE CLIFF, Book 4: "Heart of Brightness" was a smashing success!  The actors did a wonderful job, and the musicians brought it together seamlessly.  Here is the video of the first reading, capturing all the craziness!  Two more videos to come.

Next graphic novel - THE CLIFF, Book 5: "The King" still has a ways to go on Kickstarter... if I reach my $2000 goal by June 26, all contributors get an original drawing by me, and those who donate over $50 get a free copy of the graphic novel thrown in... please consider it!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1409512491/the-cliff-a-graphic-novel-book-five

THE CLIFF Book 4 Launch - Casting and Musician update!

  

 

Very excited as the launch for THE CLIFF Book 4: "Heart of Brightness"  approaches this coming Tues. June 9 at Handle Bar in Kensington Market with music starting at 8pm and three readings with projected panels and live improvised music during the evening... confirmed readers are Morgan Jones-Phillips, Jacob Pendergrast, Liyat Benchetrit, Colin Matthews, Sarah Goodman and Tova Epp!  Musicians are Mikhial Gurarie, Paul Swoger-Ruston, Adam Reich and myself.  IT WILL BE AN EVENING TO REMEMBER!