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Forthcoming book using tonnes of DAZ models - launching December 5! (Pre-orders now open.)

ShaneWSmithShaneWSmith Posts: 636
edited November 2016 in The Commons

It's been years in the planning, but All The King's Men, an anthology of comics and short stories from dozens of writers around the world, is on track to be released by the end of this year. ATKM is my eighth major work so far, and all of them have used 3D assets purchased here.

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The anthology’s focus is upon the lives of those on the periphery, ordinary people struggling to make sense of their lives and dreams in a galaxy torn apart by civil war.

Each of them is fleeing something different, but they’ve all come to the same place. When their ship is marooned in deep space, they pass the time by sharing stories. Things that have happened to them, events they’ve witnessed, rumours they’ve heard…

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I'm the editor and sole artist for the book, and am using DAZ models as the basis for the artwork (see attached files).

Although the book isn't out yet, I'm maintaining a mailing list to keep interested parties up to date with its progress. Subscribers will also get a free copy of a graphic novel I made (using DAZ models) a couple of years back. If you're interested, you can sign up here: http://shanewsmith.com/email/ (No spam, ever. Just updates, ramblings, and free books.)

 

Happy to answer any questions about the book, or the method of production.

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Comments

  • ColemanRughColemanRugh Posts: 511

    Looks great! I like the noir style visuals

  • NovicaNovica Posts: 23,924

    Shane, glad it's all working out for you! After planning and working on it for so long, I know you're excited that it all came together so nicely. Have fun with the release yes

  • nelsonsmithnelsonsmith Posts: 1,337

    Sounds like a great idea, and the pics look fantastic.  Looking forward to snagging a copy!

  • luci45luci45 Posts: 2,889

    Thanks for sharing this. I love the style you have developed 

  • ShaneWSmithShaneWSmith Posts: 636

    Thanks all for your kind words! I'm extremely pleased to see this book coming together so smoothly (touch wood).

  • WonderlandWonderland Posts: 7,133

    Looks great! Congrats! Try submitting it to Comixology!

  • ShaneWSmithShaneWSmith Posts: 636
    Wonderland said:

    Looks great! Congrats! Try submitting it to Comixology!

    Sadly, Comixology really doesn't like my work. Have had nothing but heartache and headaches trying to upload files to them, and they are (or at least were, a couple of years ago) disappointingly unresponsive in the customer support department. 

    C'est la vie.

  • IkyotoIkyoto Posts: 1,159

    I've pyblishe under other names, often self one There are places to get good prints. You are good enough to do so Get on with it.

  • ShaneWSmithShaneWSmith Posts: 636
    edited July 2016
    Ikyoto said:

    I've pyblishe under other names, often self one There are places to get good prints. You are good enough to do so Get on with it.

    All seven of my existing books have been published - three books by Canadian publisher Zetabella, and four by Australian publisher Deeper Meanings - and are available in digital and paperback formats. Three of them have been shortlisted in national awards.

    Comixology would have been a nice supplementary venue for selling my work, but the books were already out and about and getting their accolades, so I wasn't too fussed when submitting books to Comixology didn't work out.

    I appreciate the encouraging words.

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  • ShaneWSmithShaneWSmith Posts: 636

    Hi everyone,

    I'm thrilled to let you know that we've just kicked off an online launch event for All The King's Men. 

    The finished product is 700 pages long and weighs over 2 pounds. You can get the digital version for just $5.00AU (that's around $3.50US). Other options include a paperback copy of this 700 page monolith at more than 30% off the normal retail price.

    Happy to answer any questions.

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