Clishmaclaver – Brechin High Library Blog

September 11, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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You’re much stronger than you think #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #FrankQuitely

I may have mentioned briefly, just in the passing, that Scottish comic artist, Frank Quitely, is über-talented/utterly amazing… Yeah? 😉 Well then, this, shared from Glasgow Comic Con is just so, so beautiful and perfect for World Suicide Prevention Day. Okay … Continue reading

The Amazing @Frank_Quitely

September 1, 2017 by Miss Stewart | 0 comments

As promised, my photos from Wednesday’s comic launch for Frank Quitely, the alter ego of Scottish comic artist, Vincent Deighan. Apologies for the poor quality, folks. My hands were shaking as I was so excited about meeting Vincent, and seeing his original sketches for the Batman and Robin: Vol 1 Batman Reborn comic, amongst many other titles… 😉

Just so awe inspiring.! 🙂 What do you think?

I’ve never felt the urge to read Batman my entire life but, thanks to Frank Quitely’s jaw-droppingly dark and beautiful, linear, expressive, naturalistic style, here I am; fangirling over the Dynamic Duo…

Best known for his work with the writer, and fellow Scotsman, Grant Morrison. Throughout his career he has collaborated with Morrison on projects such as Batman, All-Star Superman, We3, New X-Men and Flex Mentallo. Quitely has a style that is unique with a slight grotesque element, which makes each character look more real and believable. This is done through the use of mostly fine line, which allows for plenty of detail. Additionally, the way he depicts a character’s posture and movement speaks volumes about them, allowing for an extra layer of personality.” – How to Love Comics

Art credit: all photos are mine; sketches by @Frank_Quitely; Batman and Robin are copyright DC Comics

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September 1, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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I’ll just leave this here, shall I? @Frank_Quitely @KelvingroveArt #Millarworld

I’m a very happy librarian. 😀 Art credit: Batman is copyright© 2017 DC Entertainment

August 16, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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Batgirl was a librarian! #WednesdayWizdom

  As the National Library of Scotland says, Batman knows who to call when he needs knowledge FAST  #Librariesmatter #Loveyourlibrary #WednesdayWizdom

June 30, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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You are Stronger Than You Believe

Those riotous Book Rioters are at it again, with this splendid ‘break down’ of everyone’s favourite Amazonian Princess’s many variant, comic forms – Who the Heck are All These Wonder Girls?  “So maybe (hopefully) you saw Wonder Woman and maybe … Continue reading

June 30, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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WOW, KA-POW!

Looking for some truly heroic activities to engage your little superheroes over the summer break? Well, if you’re going to be in Glasgow why not check out Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum‘s summer programme? As you may recall, Clishmaclaver is a BIG … Continue reading

June 19, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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Help Avoid Summer Learning Loss!

Graphic Novels Are “Real” Reading Ah, a fellow librarian after my own heart. 😉 This ‘shout out’ from Book Riot is American-themed, yes, but still highly pertinent for our own Angus-based Summer Reading Programmes – ANGUSAlive’s Join The Big Friendly Read – … Continue reading

May 23, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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Wonder Woman Has Her Day!

DC have announced that  Wonder Woman Day 2017 will be June 3rd! Which, happily, just happens to coincide with the opening weekend of the new Wonder Woman film! 😀 So, what will you be reading, watching, and/or wearing (!) to celebrate? Is there a … Continue reading

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