Highwater Books
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| Industry | Comics |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 |
| Defunct | 2004 |
Highwater Books was an independent comic book publisher based in Somerville, Massachusetts. Highwater began in 1997 and folded in November 2004 due to financial pressure.[1]
Artists published
[edit]Notable artists published by Highwater Books included Marc Bell, Mat Brinkman, Greg Cook, Megan Kelso, James Kochalka, Matt Madden, John Porcellino, Brian Ralph, Ron Rege, Jr.[citation needed]
The press was also known for its ironically themed "Marvel Comics Benefit" anthology Coober Skeber, a prolific output of silkscreened posters and promotional materials, a loose association with Fort Thunder (where a number of Highwater artists resided) and Jordan Crane (publisher of NON), distribution of Jef Czekaj's Hypertruck (née R2D2 Is an Indie Rocker), and a few non-comic works of fiction, including a trio of books by Camden Joy.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ Spurgeon, Tom. "Devlin Announces Demise of Highwater," The Comics Reporter (Nov. 17, 2004). Retrieved July 30, 2008.
Sources
[edit]- Arnold, Andrew D. "The Complex Simplicity of John Porcellino," Time.com (Jul. 13, 2001).
- Dean, Michael. "Shrinking Alternatives: Is It Just Jeff Mason's Company or Is the Alternative Comic Book Format in Trouble?" The Comics Journal #263 (Oct. 14th, 2004)
- Koepke, Melora. "Bell's Ringing," Hour (Jan. 22nd, 2004).
- O'Neil, Tim. "Teratoid Heights: The comics of Mat Brinkman defy easy explanation.," PopCultureShock.[usurped]
- Spurgeon, Tom. "Highwater Books — An Appreciation," The Comics Reporter (Nov. 21, 2004).
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