Saturday, 17 October 2009

Kronos City on PSP

In the blackest hours before dawn, when all good comic readers were tucked up in bed, the Insomniacs crawled into their dreams.

What were they whispering into the darkness? What did they wish for, lost in the sleep of the innocent?

No less than:
  • To be able read Insomnia comics anywhere, at any time
  • Take their entire comics collections wherever they went
  • To listen to their own music while reading
  • To navigate pages their own way
  • To find and buy comics easily and access content instantly from the PlayStation®Store

All this will be on offer for PSP owners in December 2009, with the opening of the Digital Comics Store on the PlayStation®Network.

Red Eyed and bushy tailed, Insomnia Publications will be standing proud on launch day as our critically acclaimed books take their place on the virtual shelves, next to world famous names in comic book publishing.

Insomnia Publications’ graphic novels will be presented in the store as single-issue length chapters, following the publication of the book. The first chapter of every book will be offered free to readers as a “taster” of the story.

Crawford Coutts, Managing Director of Insomnia Publications, says:

“We are incredibly excited to be partnering with Sony in the launch of the Digital Comics Service. 

Insomnia is committed to nurturing the very best new art, new writing and new concepts in its original graphic novels and the unprecedented scope of this Comics Store will connect independent publishers and readers around the globe.


The help and guidance we have received from Sony throughout truly demonstrates their commitment to support the medium, the publishers, the readers and the comics industry itself. 

Many of our creators are gamers themselves and so were delighted to hear that their work will be offered through PlayStation Network.”


With the first Insomnia titles available right from the December launch, you will be able to:


With a growing range of titles to choose from and the phenomenal scope of the Digital Comics Store, this is just the beginning.

Come and visit our stand at the 
MCM Expo on 24th to 25th of October to learn more.

Notes:

  • The Comics Store will launch on the PlayStation Network for PSP in December 2009

  • Official Sony Press Release and video demo

  • For further information, interviews and comments please contact Crawford Coutts, MD 

  • Insomnia Publications can be found online at:
    Website: www.insomniapublications.com
    Blog: www.theredeye.co.uk

Wednesday, 7 October 2009

The Meeting of Kronos City

BICS is over, and after a long sleep, I'm ready to discuss the whirlwind that was BICS. The day was such a fantastic one. At one point Andrew, Alex, Stephen Downey (Cancer Town and Slaughterman's Creed) and I were in a lift with Darth Vader. Alex and I were able to catch up with our old uni, who had a stand there.

But most importantly, Team Kronos City was able to meet for the first time. As the picture above shows the three of us (Jim sadly turned invisible) together with our Karma Inc. flyer (and for all those who have read the Chapter One Preview, you'll know all about Karma Inc.). In case any one doesn't know, the photo goes left to right, Andrew, Alex and me. With the amount of correspondence we've all had over the pst 6 months, it felt more like meeting up with an old friend, than meeting someone for the first time ever. And oddly enough, Andrew and Alex both own the same car, so this team was clearly meant to be.

If you want the ultimate report on BICS, go to the Insomnia blog, as Nic tells the story better than I ever could.

I hope anyone else who went enjoyed the weekend, and I look forward to seeing you all at the London MCM Expo!

Thursday, 1 October 2009

Kronos Promos

Andrew, Alex and I will all be at BICS this weekend ready to talk about Kronos City! And in honor of the occasion we've had some Karma Inc. posters made up. If somethings not going right in your life, just visit Finnegan Vedant, 13 James Avenue, Kronos City (Andrew's mind).

Tuesday, 8 September 2009

BICS

BICS is getting nearer and we're all very excited about going. Alex and I will be on the Insomnia stand drawing on the Saturday and Andrew will be on hand to talk about Kronos City all weekend.

Insomnia will be having plenty of convention specials on their new and current books.
Here's the word from them:

"As usual we will be doing a number of convention specials on new and existing books.

This year the offers will be:
  • 3 for £20 on all standard edition books
  • Any special edition + one standard edition for £20
Standard Editions Con Prices
  • Burke and Hare (RRP £12.99) Con Price £10
  • Cancertown (RRP 14.99) Con Price £10
  • Cages (RRP 10.99) Con Price £8
  • Layer Zero Choices (RRP £9.99) Con Price £7
Special Editions Con Prices
  • Buskers (RRP £14.99) Con Price £12
  • MILK (RRP £19.99) Con Price £15
You can pre-order to collect on the day, or to be sent out by post (paid by cheque or paypal) so long as you order by 3rd October.

MILK and Buskers special editions are limited to 100 copies.

To reserve for pickup or to pre-order and for payment details you can email me at nichola[at]insomniapublications.com"

We're looking forward to seeing you there.

Monday, 24 August 2009

A Present From Kronos City

With Insomnia Publications announcing on their blog the release of the Kronos City preview, we thought we'd give our followers a little treat. This is a page taken from Chapter Two, and quite a nice one, we think.

Thursday, 20 August 2009

Chapter One

Myebook - Kronos City - click here to open my ebook

As promised, Chapter One of Kronos City is now available online. It will be officially announced on the Insomnia blog on monday, with added stuff from all us creators, but here's a sneak peek for the Kronos City blog followers.

It's amazing to see all the pages come together, and see our little part in the process combined with everyone else's. It actually looks like a real comic book now!

Hope you enjoy it!

Friday, 14 August 2009

Back in Business!

Okay, so we've been a bit quiet recently. What with art shows, musical holidays, and just plain old relaxing holidays, we've fully recharged and are back in business! And luckily, the break was totally worth it:

"Your holiday seems to have agreed with you. These are fantastic. There seems to be even more fluidity and vibrancy here than i your earlier pages."
Andrew Croskery

Here is a taster of chapter two. I'd have loved to show you a full page, but don't want to give too much away!

Also:

With Chapter One now finished and lettered (wonderfully by Jim Campbell) its only a matter of time before its up in all its ebook glory. So keep a look out.