It’s Halloween, and we still have a number of pages left in this Blakbone story. We’re going to post them all up today – so stay tuned.
In Her Boudoir: An 1134 Press Journal Collection
15 Oct
This collection of handmade journals, Boudoir, was inspired by Victorian grandeur and kitschy eclectic styles. From images of decadent furniture, traditional portraits and jewels, I not only wanted to capture what I saw happening in fashion this fall, but to create journals that inspired me to write.
Who says your travel journal can’t match your floral sweater and mustard skirt?
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Of late, I’ve been thinking about the intersection of the act of journaling and the physical journal. Aside from the journal being a place to jot down ideas and observations, and its use a therapeutic tool, there is something about journaling that is sensual. What you doodle, or write in your journal are presumably for the self—like an act of cognitive masturbation. When thinking about my personal journaling in those terms, I wanted to create a journal that created a romantic atmosphere. Thus, in this collection there are rich pinks, deep blues, golds, and floral patterns that adorn the covers. Boudoir is nothing short of feminine. The choice to use images of furniture grounds the journals in a home of magnificence.
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In perfect travel size, you can take romance and extravagance with you everywhere.
Another Blakbone Halloween Continues by G.J. Sieck
1 OctIt’s officially October, so this Halloween story just became a little more apropos! Keep following along until the conclusion this October 31st!
Come back soon for the next update!
Blakbone’s Halloween Adventure Continues! by G.J. Sieck
21 Sep
We’re so stoked for Halloween that we started it in September!
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Blakbone’s Halloween Adventure Continues by G.J. Sieck
17 Sep
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A Blakbone Halloween (starting early . . .) by G.J. Sieck
10 SepWe’re starting Halloween a little early this year at 1134 Comix. This 10 page Halloween Special will update from now until October 31st. The schedule will be pretty loose, and sometimes more than one page will be posted per week. Actually, this story was started last Halloween, but an MFA thesis kind of got in the way of finishing it anywhere near Halloween. So, I put it on the shelf and decided to put it up for Halloween 2017. So here’s the first page. The next one will be up real soon!
Blakbone Presents: 1134 Press
4 Sep
This was originally printed as a very small run of mini-comics. Who knows, maybe you’ll get your hands on one of the print versions one day . . .
Keep an eye out for a new Blakbone Halloween–coming soon!
Also, a special thanks to our supporters! Because of you, we will be upgrading this site very soon. We will also be putting out some print editions for our favorite Rock n’ Roll demon, Blakbone!
Pack Rat, Book Junk Queen
20 Aug
The bookmaking possibilities are endless when you use the materials laying around the house. From empty wine boxes to broken junk jewelry, there is an incredibly unique and eco-conscious book waiting to be made.
A new journal made up of recycled envelopes and cardboard. Get it on Etsy!
When I first started making books I would spend so much money going to craft shops to buy book and chipboard. But then I wised up and realized that I could eat my elbow noodles and make a journal out of it too!
This is chipboard! These boxes will be used for semi soft covers.
One of favorite materials to use in crafting books is through upcycling library books. I like spending a day going “book hunting,” by hitting up the different libraries in my area searching for books that found themselves abandoned on “free” shelves.
Library books waiting to become blank books!
You might be asking yourself if cutting up a book is ethical. I wrestle with this moral question constantly, especially while browsing book art sculptures on Pinterest. The truth is that some publications will inherently end up never being read again due to a lack of interest, over publication, and so forth. While I don’t make sculptures from published books, I do reclaim covers, colored end pages, and images. To maintain a moral compass while out on a book hunting expedition, I keep two things in mind: 1. Do I want to read the content so I can save interiors for reading later? 2. Is the cover interesting?
Reusing materials can help to reduce the carbon footprint in a small way. Reusing materials also forces you to use creative problem solving skills by reimagining what an object could be. Check back here next Sunday for a tutorial on how to make your own upcycled library journal!
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