Sean said just what I wanted to say
And you’re choosing Habibi parts to post so wisely, that there are no spoilers at all I can’t wait to read it. Keep up!
Keep up the good work Craig! I was teaching a class up here at CCS last week, and I was reminding the students that they are now part of a world-wide community of cartoonists. I said, “What time is it?” (it was about 11:30am) “On the west coast, Craig Thompson’s alarm just went off! He’s going to get up and draw some comics today! We are all in it together!”
thank you for continuing this blog! i can’t tell you how much i love your work, and will look forward to habibi, absolutely regardless of it’s release date.
Hey there… It’s a little embarrasing to send this here but i can’t get your e-mail. I send you a letter like 5 months ago and you probably nerver got it or read it. how many letters from all over the world yo receive each day?
Well. i just want you to know that blankets litteraly changed my life. It made me feel virgin, pure. when i red it you were promoting in paris but i didn’t know (i was living there) when you promoted it in barcelona i was in vacation there too. sounds stupid but when i learned it i felt so powerless. i would have loved to shake your hand, look you in the eye and try to explain what i feel about your work. now i live in madrid. i hope one day i’ll have the chance to say all this to you.
thank you.
raina and craig made me believe in love again.
(sorry for my english)
good luck man. I’m glad you have things growing by you. We’re just waiting for the first snow to dump on us. they’re actually saying that might happen on Sunday.
I can’t wait ’til you finish Habibi. Finding myself rereading and rereading Blankets, Goodbye and Carnet! Good luck! That is one very lovely rose, and indeed, it reminds me of The Little Prince… I miss my own personal rose. -sigh-
Scott, I love your work. A fellow Wisconsin-ite, I was completely and utterly moved by Blankets (as was my normally “not a comics fan” wife). I cannot wait for Habibi.
And we need you! You’re an inspiration and your work gets more and more beautiful with each new piece. Also, leave it to you to have such beautifully color-coordinated blog posts.
I apologize in advance for the length of this note…
I read Blankets after breaking-up with my first love (though I admit I won’t look back on my experience as fondly as you). I was impressed with your honesty and I thought that drawing such a story for the public eye required much bravery. (Also of note, I’m from Michigan and your depiction of our beautiful winters was dead on!)
Your work inspired me to work on my own graphic novel with renewed vigor. The world needs more honest people, and honest stories, after all.
Hello Craig!
I´ve just discovered your blog. I am from Czech republic, huge fan of Blankets, so i just wanted to say hi and wish you a good luck with Habibi. I hope it will come out here in Czech republic too, Chunky rice did not, unfortunately.
I know that you probably hear thi all the time, but…do you have a picture of Raina? I was always so wandering how might she looks like. I know it is personal, I am just asking….
Unrelated to your post, yet exciting nonetheless:
THE GOOD GUYS FINALLY WON!!!
I don’t know who else to kvell to about this so I’m doing it to you. I’m very happy.
October 21st, 2008 at 11:32 pm
more gorgeous stuff, Craig. wonderful! beautiful rose as well…
October 22nd, 2008 at 12:36 am
Sean said just what I wanted to say
I can’t wait to read it. Keep up!
And you’re choosing Habibi parts to post so wisely, that there are no spoilers at all
October 22nd, 2008 at 12:38 am
now I’m really looking forward to read it
October 22nd, 2008 at 1:04 am
I concur with Fotini. I read this blog obsessively and I have no idea what the plot will end up being about.
Incidentally, I love the giant pipeline. And the view outside your window makes me homesick– I could see that anywhere and know it was Portland.
October 22nd, 2008 at 5:59 am
I don’t even have words for how sublime your pencilwork and writing are.
October 22nd, 2008 at 6:43 am
we need you too, craig!
love,
the universe
October 22nd, 2008 at 7:16 am
in this post you reminded me of the little prince, somehow..
:]
October 22nd, 2008 at 7:35 am
fantastic. I’m from Brasil and want your Blankets… but wasnt published here…
October 22nd, 2008 at 9:49 am
Keep up the good work Craig! I was teaching a class up here at CCS last week, and I was reminding the students that they are now part of a world-wide community of cartoonists. I said, “What time is it?” (it was about 11:30am) “On the west coast, Craig Thompson’s alarm just went off! He’s going to get up and draw some comics today! We are all in it together!”
October 22nd, 2008 at 10:47 pm
How lovely! The rose, the glowing autumn leaves, the tantalizing glimpse of your work. Thanks!
October 23rd, 2008 at 1:23 pm
The world outside your window reminds me of Long Island.
Pretty rose.
October 23rd, 2008 at 3:43 pm
I remember that rose bush. It sure is fun to see these glimpses of my old house along with your gorgeous artwork. Thanks!
October 23rd, 2008 at 8:00 pm
thank you for continuing this blog! i can’t tell you how much i love your work, and will look forward to habibi, absolutely regardless of it’s release date.
October 24th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
Hey there… It’s a little embarrasing to send this here but i can’t get your e-mail. I send you a letter like 5 months ago and you probably nerver got it or read it. how many letters from all over the world yo receive each day?
Well. i just want you to know that blankets litteraly changed my life. It made me feel virgin, pure. when i red it you were promoting in paris but i didn’t know (i was living there) when you promoted it in barcelona i was in vacation there too. sounds stupid but when i learned it i felt so powerless. i would have loved to shake your hand, look you in the eye and try to explain what i feel about your work. now i live in madrid. i hope one day i’ll have the chance to say all this to you.
thank you.
raina and craig made me believe in love again.
(sorry for my english)
October 25th, 2008 at 7:37 am
good luck man. I’m glad you have things growing by you. We’re just waiting for the first snow to dump on us. they’re actually saying that might happen on Sunday.
October 27th, 2008 at 3:50 am
So precious images. I´m impatient for read your new work
October 27th, 2008 at 7:34 am
nice rose
October 27th, 2008 at 7:16 pm
I can’t wait ’til you finish Habibi. Finding myself rereading and rereading Blankets, Goodbye and Carnet! Good luck! That is one very lovely rose, and indeed, it reminds me of The Little Prince… I miss my own personal rose. -sigh-
October 28th, 2008 at 10:33 am
Scott, I love your work. A fellow Wisconsin-ite, I was completely and utterly moved by Blankets (as was my normally “not a comics fan” wife). I cannot wait for Habibi.
October 29th, 2008 at 1:57 am
you draw better each day!
October 29th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
And we need you! You’re an inspiration and your work gets more and more beautiful with each new piece. Also, leave it to you to have such beautifully color-coordinated blog posts.
October 29th, 2008 at 10:08 pm
I apologize in advance for the length of this note…
I read Blankets after breaking-up with my first love (though I admit I won’t look back on my experience as fondly as you). I was impressed with your honesty and I thought that drawing such a story for the public eye required much bravery. (Also of note, I’m from Michigan and your depiction of our beautiful winters was dead on!)
Your work inspired me to work on my own graphic novel with renewed vigor. The world needs more honest people, and honest stories, after all.
Looking forward to Habibi!
October 30th, 2008 at 7:48 am
you are such a treasure!
October 30th, 2008 at 8:49 pm
Off topic, but will you be at this weekend’s Alternative Press Expo in San Francisco?
Diana
November 2nd, 2008 at 10:04 am
Hello Craig!
I´ve just discovered your blog. I am from Czech republic, huge fan of Blankets, so i just wanted to say hi and wish you a good luck with Habibi. I hope it will come out here in Czech republic too, Chunky rice did not, unfortunately.
I know that you probably hear thi all the time, but…do you have a picture of Raina? I was always so wandering how might she looks like. I know it is personal, I am just asking….
anyway - thank you, take care and good luck!
November 3rd, 2008 at 3:52 am
Hi Craig, I just discovered your blog aYou have wonderful fluid lines and composition. I’m jealous of your huge brain.
November 5th, 2008 at 9:56 am
Hey Craig,
You fed my need for inspiration. I am honestly saying this without any cheese - your works are seriously wonderful.
They go beyond the visual (which, by the way, is beautiful)
Mutualism.
November 6th, 2008 at 12:28 pm
Unrelated to your post, yet exciting nonetheless:
THE GOOD GUYS FINALLY WON!!!
I don’t know who else to kvell to about this so I’m doing it to you. I’m very happy.