Heavy Liquid

Paul Pope: Heavy Liquid.
I'm not sure what to say about this book, but after reading Pope's closing letter I am left wondering where the drawings he gave away made it to, and wanting more from the writer/artist! I would love to have discovered this comic back in the day and been able to at lease have a chance to win... alas i was 9-10 when this book was coming out so it probably would have blown my mind even more than it has, in a bad way? And maybe that's what I'ma getting at, this book blew my mind. I read 100% first, which came after Heavy Liquid, and have found Heavy Liquid to be more to my tastes. Both of the books DEMAND a reread and further research into the design choices. I showed a 70 something year old man (cubist art fan) the Clowns mask on page 23 of book one. He seemed upset about it being in a comic, but Pope pushes the limit what fine art is with his books. And it's good to have odd neighbors.
ANYWAY
I recommend the this book first for the art, second for the design, third for the story. Pope you are a creative man, and one whose work I will always follow. Inspiring.

If you have a link to any links to information/interviews about the creation of this book please let me know in the comments!



Photo from http://bysuchandsuch.com/2012/08/paul-pope/heavy-liquid-1/