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On The Shelf #13: Eluding the Trivium
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in ColumnNorton Juster’s “demon of petty tasks and worthless jobs” seems increasingly relevant with age…
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Minority Monsters Graphic Novel Review
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Tab Kimpton’s charming traveller’s guide challenges real-world LGBTQ+ myths.
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‘What Is Meditation? And Why Should I Do It?’ Review
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Matthew Brown’s introspective journey through the practice is an authentic and engaging oddity.
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On The Shelf #12: Hitting the Streets of Yakuza 0
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in ColumnThis week I’ve been enjoying Yakuza 0. Arguably a little too much.
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Gary Scott Beatty Summons Cosmic Horror to Webtoons
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in Comic NewsIndie creator Gary Scott Beatty joins Webtoons with Gods of Aazurn.
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On Kickstarter: Ben Jelter’s ‘Pictures for Brains’ Artbook
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in Comic NewsPictures for Brains is a 100-page book collection of Ben Jelter’s surreal illustrations.
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On The Shelf #11: Inkhead is Live
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in ColumnThis week I am very pleased to announce the Inkhead Comics Culture LAB!
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Spend A Week Developing Your Comic Skills with Inkhead LAB
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in Comic NewsA great paid opportunity for professional, self-published and aspiring comic creators this October.
Shelf Abuse
Storytelling, comic books and self-publishing
To better focus my efforts, Bothersome Books, my wee publishing imprint and home to my novel and short stories, has merged with Shelf Abuse. Expect several new releases this year.
Shelf Abuse: Sporadically Singing the Unsung Since 2006
Welcome to Shelf Abuse, the blog of British writer, web/graphic designer and occasional illustrator Carl Doherty.
What started out in 2006 as a blog about comics, gradually leaning more towards self-published and creator-owned works, has slowly transitioned into a home for my own self-published efforts, and a place to share my opinions on art, literature, cinema, storytelling, publishing, design, animal rights, depression… and yes, still comics. You’ll also find the occasional guest article amidst my mercifully brief rants.
Current Site Status
Due to an increasingly dense schedule, I’m no longer officially accepting review submissions. Hopefully this will eventually change, but not looking likely any time soon.
However, my love for indie comics hasn’t diminished in the slightest. Please do feel free to follow me on social media, add me to your mailing list or inform me of your new book. I can’t always reply, but I always appreciate hearing about new books.