Suggestions: John Malloy

After a brief 2 week hiatus the suggestions articles are returning.

Today’s list comes from an artist that I’ve mentioned a few times on the blog named John Malloy.  John’s artwork straddles the boundaries between comic book surrealism and the traditional ‘true to form’ drawing style.   Many of his illustrations present a distorted take on the subject matter by skewing proportions and manipulating the image with digital flourishes.  John has completed illustrations for clients such as Minus the Bear, Business Weekly, BPM, etc.  His first graphic novel entitled Amnesia was published in 2001.  He is currently hard at work on his second graphic novel titled Chanel One.

Here’s a list of John Malloy’s favorite comic reads.  Enjoy.

Dave Mazzuchelli’s adaptation of Paul Auster’s ‘City of Glass’

In terms of a true “comics as an art form” translation of a novel I can’t think of anything better. Both surreal and completely readable, this was the first book that really inspired me to rethink the medium. With tight art as well.

Interesting Review HERE.

Alan Moore’s ‘From Hell’

Though I haven’t seen the film, or any film adaptations of Moore’s work for that matter, since he himself advises strongly against it, this book warrants a few re-reads and is more than worth it each time. A literary masterpiece.

Detailed Wiki HERE.

Alison Bechdel’s ‘Fun Home’

A tour-de-force in the genre. An amazing coming-of-age autobiography.  The author poured every bit of her soul into it with wit and humor too.

Great Review + A Few Panels HERE.

Salon Interview with Alison Bechdel HERE.

Al Columbia’s ‘Biologic Show’

A true original, yet short-lived, piece of comics genius. One of the first artists to explore the darker pathos of nostalgic old cartoons. Disturbing and delightful.

Al Columbia’s Incredibly Annoying Personal Website HERE.

Ron Rege Jr’s ‘Yeast Hoist’

I love everything he does. Inspirational as a creator of an original visual language.

Ron Rege Jr’s Blog HERE.