Hey y'all,
Something a little off topic. I've been featured over at Twin City Beats website as one of their top 20 artists. Check it out.
http://www.twincitiesbeat.com/page0009.html
Just a quick blurb: with all of the holiday crap going on and James and I personally grascaling the book, QUANTUM #5 won't hit until January. For all of you group members who just can't wait until next year to catch up on things, drop me an email. We'll see what Santa can do ;-)
Best,
Philip
Sunday, December 05, 2004
For those of you wondering WHERE THE HELL IS QUANTUM #5:
I've posted 3 pages of preview in the photos section of the QUANTUM Yahoo Group. What it's come down to is that Jennifer Kwon had a death in the family and has had other personal obligations that prevent her from doing the book at this time. It's uncertain as to what her future on the book is, and in the interim I've had to take up the slack. So what you see in the preview section is actually the first Clark/Rodriguez grayscale collaboration. James has been kind enough to lend his photoshop talents to the book, and together we are both coloring issue #5.
(Quick technical aside for all you comic geeks: I am "flatting" pages--filling in solids--and then passing them off to James, who does gradients, effects, highlights and shading. We're both very happy with the results, and we hope you are, too.)
AS A RESULT, I have a clearer idea of what QUANTUM'S schedule is going to be at this point.
**QUANTUM #5 will probably hit NEW YORK RETAILERS and the DREAMCHILDE PRESS ONLINE STORE the week before Christmas** It will then be available through our distributors subsequently.
Your best bet to find it in NY:
MIDTOWN COMICS (online, too)
JIM HANLEY'S UNIVERSE
COSMIC COMICS
SILVER AGE COMICS, ASTORIA NY
I was hoping to have issue #6 done before New Year's, but that's just not going to happen. So, this book will be coming out QUARTERLY beginning in January. Until Jennifer comes back, James and I will more than likely be coloring the book. Bottom line here: I've gone through 3 colorists in 4 issues to no avail. I can't really afford the extra body right now so the art team is gradually getting scaled back.
Anyway, this may be leading up to more staff shake-ups here at Dreamchilde Press. Don't ever let them tell you that making comic books is boring!
More later,
Philip
I've posted 3 pages of preview in the photos section of the QUANTUM Yahoo Group. What it's come down to is that Jennifer Kwon had a death in the family and has had other personal obligations that prevent her from doing the book at this time. It's uncertain as to what her future on the book is, and in the interim I've had to take up the slack. So what you see in the preview section is actually the first Clark/Rodriguez grayscale collaboration. James has been kind enough to lend his photoshop talents to the book, and together we are both coloring issue #5.
(Quick technical aside for all you comic geeks: I am "flatting" pages--filling in solids--and then passing them off to James, who does gradients, effects, highlights and shading. We're both very happy with the results, and we hope you are, too.)
AS A RESULT, I have a clearer idea of what QUANTUM'S schedule is going to be at this point.
**QUANTUM #5 will probably hit NEW YORK RETAILERS and the DREAMCHILDE PRESS ONLINE STORE the week before Christmas** It will then be available through our distributors subsequently.
Your best bet to find it in NY:
MIDTOWN COMICS (online, too)
JIM HANLEY'S UNIVERSE
COSMIC COMICS
SILVER AGE COMICS, ASTORIA NY
I was hoping to have issue #6 done before New Year's, but that's just not going to happen. So, this book will be coming out QUARTERLY beginning in January. Until Jennifer comes back, James and I will more than likely be coloring the book. Bottom line here: I've gone through 3 colorists in 4 issues to no avail. I can't really afford the extra body right now so the art team is gradually getting scaled back.
Anyway, this may be leading up to more staff shake-ups here at Dreamchilde Press. Don't ever let them tell you that making comic books is boring!
More later,
Philip
Monday, November 29, 2004
Hey all,
Just wanted to let you all know what's going on of late.
First, I will be updating the pinup section of the Yahoo group soon. Over the course of the past few months I have gotten some new pieces from some very cool creators. In fact, just two weekends ago at the Big Apple Con, I got some great pinups from Liza Biggers and Mike Oeming. Look for those soon, as well as works by Stuart Sayger and Louis Small Jr.
Issue #5 has run into all sorts of problems this time around, but James and I are personally making sure we have it in the can by the end of this week. I'll post preview pages this weekend.
Please keep your retailers hot on the QUANTUM TPB. Suggest it as a great X-mas gift!
More later,
PC
Just wanted to let you all know what's going on of late.
First, I will be updating the pinup section of the Yahoo group soon. Over the course of the past few months I have gotten some new pieces from some very cool creators. In fact, just two weekends ago at the Big Apple Con, I got some great pinups from Liza Biggers and Mike Oeming. Look for those soon, as well as works by Stuart Sayger and Louis Small Jr.
Issue #5 has run into all sorts of problems this time around, but James and I are personally making sure we have it in the can by the end of this week. I'll post preview pages this weekend.
Please keep your retailers hot on the QUANTUM TPB. Suggest it as a great X-mas gift!
More later,
PC
Tuesday, November 16, 2004
Tuesday, November 09, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: PHILIP CLARK 347 239 2564
Dreamchilde Press Debuts QUANTUM: Rock of Ages Graphic Novel, back issues online.
New York Small Press Comic Book Publisher Collects Cross-time Epic in TPB format.
New York Publisher/Writer Philip Clark announces two milestones from his Dreamchilde Press. Dreamchilde’s flagship title, “QUANTUM: Rock of Ages” will be released to comic book stores across the country this Wednesday, November 10, as a highly anticipated trade paperback. QUANTUM also goes into publication electronically this month, with back-issues available on the World Wide Web. Hailed by readers, reviewers, and comic pros alike, QUANTUM: Rock of Ages is gaining ground as one of indie comics’ best new series.
Part Clerks, part Sliders, QUANTUM: Rock of Ages – Act 1 follows the adventures of Nick Vargas, a jaded musician turned record-store owner. Nick is unwittingly taken on the ultimate cross-time thrill ride due to a time experiment gone awry in an alternate reality. His goal is to reassemble the Quantum Silica—an ancient and powerful artifact that has been split into seven fragments—in order to repair time and space before all existence ends. During his quest he encounters other characters that are also affected by the bizarre gemstone. Each fragment of the “Quantum” sphere offers a unique power to Nick and his counterparts, and the Quantum needs to be reassembled before Nick can return to his record store reality. Toss in a diabolical nemesis and some quirky pop-culture humor, and QUANTUM makes for a highly enjoyable ride.
In addition to the magnificent art by Ozzy Longoria and James Rodriguez, QUANTUM: Rock of Ages - Act 1 also features bonus material: character bios, self-publishing tips, an introduction by Walter Simonson (Thor, X-Factor) and a sketchbook of comicdom’s hottest talent including David Mack (Kabuki), Jim Calafiore (Exiles), Mark Texeira (Sabertooth), Andy McDonald (NYC Mech), Jamal Igle (Green Lantern), Andy Lee (Marvel Team-up) and more!
“This is the type of comic book that is impossible to put down.”
-Silver Bullet Comics
“Philip Clark is an up and coming creator to watch out for.”
-David Mack
“Fun, utterly unpredictable, and marching to its own beat.”
-Newsarama
QUANTUM: Rock of Ages also finds a home for its back issue catalogue on the web. QUANTUM #1 is now viewable at http://drunkduck.com, with new pages posted every Wednesday and Saturday. Now is your chance to see where the adventure begins!
The Dreamchilde Press team of Philip Clark, James Rodriguez and Peter Palmiotti will be attending the National Comic Book, Art, and Sci-Fi Expo in New York City November 19-21. Look for them at the Comic Art Guild booth.
QUANTUM: Rock of Ages - Act 1 trade paperback (166 pages, $14.99. PREVIEWS order #AUG042683) is available to order from Diamond Distribution, Cold Cut Distribution, FM Distribution and online.
More information can be found at http://quantumcomic.net.
Dreamchilde Press Debuts QUANTUM: Rock of Ages Graphic Novel, back issues online.
New York Small Press Comic Book Publisher Collects Cross-time Epic in TPB format.
New York Publisher/Writer Philip Clark announces two milestones from his Dreamchilde Press. Dreamchilde’s flagship title, “QUANTUM: Rock of Ages” will be released to comic book stores across the country this Wednesday, November 10, as a highly anticipated trade paperback. QUANTUM also goes into publication electronically this month, with back-issues available on the World Wide Web. Hailed by readers, reviewers, and comic pros alike, QUANTUM: Rock of Ages is gaining ground as one of indie comics’ best new series.
Part Clerks, part Sliders, QUANTUM: Rock of Ages – Act 1 follows the adventures of Nick Vargas, a jaded musician turned record-store owner. Nick is unwittingly taken on the ultimate cross-time thrill ride due to a time experiment gone awry in an alternate reality. His goal is to reassemble the Quantum Silica—an ancient and powerful artifact that has been split into seven fragments—in order to repair time and space before all existence ends. During his quest he encounters other characters that are also affected by the bizarre gemstone. Each fragment of the “Quantum” sphere offers a unique power to Nick and his counterparts, and the Quantum needs to be reassembled before Nick can return to his record store reality. Toss in a diabolical nemesis and some quirky pop-culture humor, and QUANTUM makes for a highly enjoyable ride.
In addition to the magnificent art by Ozzy Longoria and James Rodriguez, QUANTUM: Rock of Ages - Act 1 also features bonus material: character bios, self-publishing tips, an introduction by Walter Simonson (Thor, X-Factor) and a sketchbook of comicdom’s hottest talent including David Mack (Kabuki), Jim Calafiore (Exiles), Mark Texeira (Sabertooth), Andy McDonald (NYC Mech), Jamal Igle (Green Lantern), Andy Lee (Marvel Team-up) and more!
“This is the type of comic book that is impossible to put down.”
-Silver Bullet Comics
“Philip Clark is an up and coming creator to watch out for.”
-David Mack
“Fun, utterly unpredictable, and marching to its own beat.”
-Newsarama
QUANTUM: Rock of Ages also finds a home for its back issue catalogue on the web. QUANTUM #1 is now viewable at http://drunkduck.com, with new pages posted every Wednesday and Saturday. Now is your chance to see where the adventure begins!
The Dreamchilde Press team of Philip Clark, James Rodriguez and Peter Palmiotti will be attending the National Comic Book, Art, and Sci-Fi Expo in New York City November 19-21. Look for them at the Comic Art Guild booth.
QUANTUM: Rock of Ages - Act 1 trade paperback (166 pages, $14.99. PREVIEWS order #AUG042683) is available to order from Diamond Distribution, Cold Cut Distribution, FM Distribution and online.
More information can be found at http://quantumcomic.net.
Friday, October 22, 2004
Tuesday, October 19, 2004
WEBSITE UPDATE, TPB AND ISSUE #5 STATUS
Hey guys,
Have added much needed "Read it" and "Buy it" buttons to the QUANTUM website. Now it's easier to point your friends in the direction of this book.
The QUANTUM Act 1 TPB is now available online for advance ordering. The book is at the printers and should hit stores next week. Stay tuned for news of a signing in the NYC area.
Due to the unforeseen challenge of putting out the TPB, issue #5 has been constantly delayed. Again, I wish to apologize for this. Being new to this publishing thing, it wasn't something I figured would cut into production. All I can say is that issue #5 will be the best issue to date and to just be patient. I'm going to try to have it done before the National convention in November.
I've posted an early version of issue #6's cover in the photos section. Some serious eye candy here, and I recommend y'all check it out.
best,
Philip
p.s. there's a CAG meeting this weekend. More on that later.
Hey guys,
Have added much needed "Read it" and "Buy it" buttons to the QUANTUM website. Now it's easier to point your friends in the direction of this book.
The QUANTUM Act 1 TPB is now available online for advance ordering. The book is at the printers and should hit stores next week. Stay tuned for news of a signing in the NYC area.
Due to the unforeseen challenge of putting out the TPB, issue #5 has been constantly delayed. Again, I wish to apologize for this. Being new to this publishing thing, it wasn't something I figured would cut into production. All I can say is that issue #5 will be the best issue to date and to just be patient. I'm going to try to have it done before the National convention in November.
I've posted an early version of issue #6's cover in the photos section. Some serious eye candy here, and I recommend y'all check it out.
best,
Philip
p.s. there's a CAG meeting this weekend. More on that later.
Monday, October 11, 2004
Tuesday, September 28, 2004
Tuesday, September 21, 2004
I'm pleased to announce that QUANTUM: Rock of Ages is now viewable over at
DrunkDuck.com. I've posted the first 15 pages of issue #1 and will have the
entire issue up by the time the trade paperback is released next month.
Those of you faithful to the series, now is your chance to turn your friends
on to the book. Also you can vote and comment on the material you see there!
Just point your browsers here:
http://drunkduck.com/
or here
http://www.drunkduck.com/QUANTUM_Rock_of_Ages/
The revolution apparently WON'T be televised,
PC
--
Philip Clark
Dreamchilde Press
Publisher of "QUANTUM: Rock of Ages"
21-19 41st St. #2
Astoria, NY 11105
http://quantumcomic.net
DrunkDuck.com. I've posted the first 15 pages of issue #1 and will have the
entire issue up by the time the trade paperback is released next month.
Those of you faithful to the series, now is your chance to turn your friends
on to the book. Also you can vote and comment on the material you see there!
Just point your browsers here:
http://drunkduck.com/
or here
http://www.drunkduck.com/QUANTUM_Rock_of_Ages/
The revolution apparently WON'T be televised,
PC
--
Philip Clark
Dreamchilde Press
Publisher of "QUANTUM: Rock of Ages"
21-19 41st St. #2
Astoria, NY 11105
http://quantumcomic.net
Thursday, September 16, 2004
I had a really profound and far-reaching blog for you, but I've gone and gotten fuckered up, so you'll have to deal with the follwing cut-and-paste:
So I went to my local bar--which, after the move hasn’t been so local—-and found out I made the Queens Tribune. Last Week. They not only did an exposé on my music, but also on my comic book endeavors. Unfortunately they credit me as “Philip Carter” in the first two paragraphs, but it’s still good hype. Check it here:’
http://www.queenstribune.com/guides/QCulture2/Pages/TheOtherSideofQueensCulture.htm
Kickin’ it Astoria Style,
PC
!P.S. I want to start hosting a chat; what night is good for y’all?!
---------------------------
http://philipclark.com
http://quantumcomic.net
Dreamchilde Media Group
21-19 41st St.
Astoria, NY 11105
---------------------------
So I went to my local bar--which, after the move hasn’t been so local—-and found out I made the Queens Tribune. Last Week. They not only did an exposé on my music, but also on my comic book endeavors. Unfortunately they credit me as “Philip Carter” in the first two paragraphs, but it’s still good hype. Check it here:’
http://www.queenstribune.com/guides/QCulture2/Pages/TheOtherSideofQueensCulture.htm
Kickin’ it Astoria Style,
PC
!P.S. I want to start hosting a chat; what night is good for y’all?!
---------------------------
http://philipclark.com
http://quantumcomic.net
Dreamchilde Media Group
21-19 41st St.
Astoria, NY 11105
---------------------------
Thursday, September 09, 2004
Well, I got my P.O. from Diamond today for the Trade Paperback, and the news ain't good.
I can't BELIEVE more people don't know about or care about this project. I've been busting my nuts for the past 2 years trying to bring this story and dream of mine to the mainstream. Unfortunately, the folks who matter (comic book store owners) are not paying attention.
I know there are several factors to this, and I'll site two for the record; since at this point in my comics career I really have nothing to lose:
1. The economy stinks, and very few people buy independent comics. The only person I know of who does adequate numbers in a small press book is Terry Moore, and he got in during the boom. 10 years of a loyal and growing following will do that. "Strangers in Paradise" has been a role model for my aspirations in the publishing game, and for a good reason. But the simple truth is that there is a very small audience for black-and-white comics. The fact that QUANTUM is "too indie for mainstream" and "too mainstream for indie" doesn't help.
2. The leading distributor in the comics industry wields a heavy hand in determining who will succeed and who will fail in this business. I refuse to go off on a tirade on how Diamond is basically a tyrannical monopoly whose main interest is to schlep superhero fare to the masses, and instead simply state this: We independent books are cannon fodder for the PREVIEWS catalog. And Diamond manipulates our exposure and access to important retailers in many ways.
This isn't sour grapes...ok, fine, maybe a little. But I do believe that I'm not getting the whole story from them as far as who my audience is and what they order. I've heard many nightmare stories in the past, and have decided I can no longer be bothered with playing ball with such a clearly biased company. I believe in QUANTUM, and I WILL SEE IT THROUGH TO THE END. If Diamond wants to be a part of that, it will be up to them to give me a reason to deal with them.
You hear that kiddies? We're going grass roots, all the way.
I will still publish my measly quantities of the QUANTUM Act One TPB. And after Diamond has chewed them up and spit them out, I will STILL be selling it. What I have discovered is that people who care about this story will STILL ORDER IT ONLINE.
Fine, more money for me.
There are two other distributors, and a handful of online distros. That is how you will be seeing QUANTUM. So I guess this means that the die-hard comic book fan will still have access to my work. Everyone else that is playing the game of the direct market, have fun. I'm on to greener pastures.
I guess more than anything this is a declaration of true independence. I don't know what the future will hold for this story, but I guarantee you I'm going to FINISH it. If anything, this whole experience has just ticked me off to the point where I'm going to do it DESPITE the odds.
Speaking of which, this same M.O. holds true for my music career. I'm tired of catering to the corporate mentality. If you want to hear Philip Clark's music, you know right where to go. Right here.
This is officially a rant. Part anger, part defiance, and part affirmation. Those of you that have been following the story, MY story, know that I've been struggling. Well, now I'm mad enough to fight for the struggle. Mr. Nice Guy is taking a sabbatical. Diamond, I'm putting out QUANTUM whether you like it or not, whether you SELL it or not. If y'all knew what was good for you, you'd throw me a bone and help promote this comic a little better. It's not like you won't have 12 ISSUES TO SELL, 3 TRADE PAPERBACKS, and more than likely 1 FULL DIGEST. And that's just the first arc. That's a lot of potential money that you probably won't see.
You folks think you've got such a big hold on the market, and that may be true. But you don't control my licensing. Believe me, by the end of this thing, I'll have books, and toys, and records, and a very hot intellectual property, and I'll eventually come back in your gaze to exploit. Pray I'm in a more forgiving mood than I am right now.
I'm going to approach TV. I'm going to approach film. I know I've got something hot, and I just need to be patient enough to get to the right person.
Been there, done that. This time it's different. This time I'm mad.
I can't BELIEVE more people don't know about or care about this project. I've been busting my nuts for the past 2 years trying to bring this story and dream of mine to the mainstream. Unfortunately, the folks who matter (comic book store owners) are not paying attention.
I know there are several factors to this, and I'll site two for the record; since at this point in my comics career I really have nothing to lose:
1. The economy stinks, and very few people buy independent comics. The only person I know of who does adequate numbers in a small press book is Terry Moore, and he got in during the boom. 10 years of a loyal and growing following will do that. "Strangers in Paradise" has been a role model for my aspirations in the publishing game, and for a good reason. But the simple truth is that there is a very small audience for black-and-white comics. The fact that QUANTUM is "too indie for mainstream" and "too mainstream for indie" doesn't help.
2. The leading distributor in the comics industry wields a heavy hand in determining who will succeed and who will fail in this business. I refuse to go off on a tirade on how Diamond is basically a tyrannical monopoly whose main interest is to schlep superhero fare to the masses, and instead simply state this: We independent books are cannon fodder for the PREVIEWS catalog. And Diamond manipulates our exposure and access to important retailers in many ways.
This isn't sour grapes...ok, fine, maybe a little. But I do believe that I'm not getting the whole story from them as far as who my audience is and what they order. I've heard many nightmare stories in the past, and have decided I can no longer be bothered with playing ball with such a clearly biased company. I believe in QUANTUM, and I WILL SEE IT THROUGH TO THE END. If Diamond wants to be a part of that, it will be up to them to give me a reason to deal with them.
You hear that kiddies? We're going grass roots, all the way.
I will still publish my measly quantities of the QUANTUM Act One TPB. And after Diamond has chewed them up and spit them out, I will STILL be selling it. What I have discovered is that people who care about this story will STILL ORDER IT ONLINE.
Fine, more money for me.
There are two other distributors, and a handful of online distros. That is how you will be seeing QUANTUM. So I guess this means that the die-hard comic book fan will still have access to my work. Everyone else that is playing the game of the direct market, have fun. I'm on to greener pastures.
I guess more than anything this is a declaration of true independence. I don't know what the future will hold for this story, but I guarantee you I'm going to FINISH it. If anything, this whole experience has just ticked me off to the point where I'm going to do it DESPITE the odds.
Speaking of which, this same M.O. holds true for my music career. I'm tired of catering to the corporate mentality. If you want to hear Philip Clark's music, you know right where to go. Right here.
This is officially a rant. Part anger, part defiance, and part affirmation. Those of you that have been following the story, MY story, know that I've been struggling. Well, now I'm mad enough to fight for the struggle. Mr. Nice Guy is taking a sabbatical. Diamond, I'm putting out QUANTUM whether you like it or not, whether you SELL it or not. If y'all knew what was good for you, you'd throw me a bone and help promote this comic a little better. It's not like you won't have 12 ISSUES TO SELL, 3 TRADE PAPERBACKS, and more than likely 1 FULL DIGEST. And that's just the first arc. That's a lot of potential money that you probably won't see.
You folks think you've got such a big hold on the market, and that may be true. But you don't control my licensing. Believe me, by the end of this thing, I'll have books, and toys, and records, and a very hot intellectual property, and I'll eventually come back in your gaze to exploit. Pray I'm in a more forgiving mood than I am right now.
I'm going to approach TV. I'm going to approach film. I know I've got something hot, and I just need to be patient enough to get to the right person.
Been there, done that. This time it's different. This time I'm mad.
Tuesday, September 07, 2004
A few news tidbits, some long overdue:
Due to severe restructuring of my day job, a recent move, and just hard luck, I've had to make a few decisions regarding my publishing and recording endeavors. The long-and-short of it is that I'm going to have to put a couple of projects on hiatus until things turn around. Fear not, I still intend to fulfill my publishing intentions; it's just that the frequency with which I crank out material will be slowed for the foreseeable future.
1. I’m scrapping “Dreamchilde” the record. There’s no way I’ll meet the proposed Christmas deadline, and truth to tell a few of the songs have evolved past their original drafts. I'm also "over" some of the material. Hey, it happens. Also, it makes no sense for me to release “albums” at this point. Unlike the comic-book industry, it’s a singles market, and that’s how I need to pursue things for now. Also with the move I still have to upgrade my rig before I can resume full-time recording at the new studio. The best I can promise at this point is A NEW PHILIP CLARK SINGLE by Christmas.
2. “QUANTUM: Rock of Ages,” issue #5 will be DELAYED UNTIL OCTOBER. My primary concern is to press the upcoming trade paperback. I’ve made it a goal to get to issue #6 by December. That's halfway! With the pace the art team is working, the fact that the work is looking more polished than ever, and the fact that we don’t have Diamond breathing down our necks any more, I’ve decided that I can proceed at a more sane (read: SANE) pace trying to finish this book. Truth to tell, I’m relieved to be past issue #4. The current climate of the comic industry and self-publishing have forced me to make this choice:
3. QUANTUM WILL PROBABLY MOVE COMPLETELY TO TRADE PAPERBACK FORMAT. Here’s the math folks: Diamond makes more money charging for collected stories. Unlike the music industry, comics is an "album oriented" market. I squirm and fret and spit and curse at the fact, but black-and-white pamphlets just don’t yield a profit in the current comic book market. Friends and colleagues have been cautioning me since the inception of this project, and I’m afraid I am going to have to acquiesce to their wisdom.
4. WHAT I NEED FROM YOU: If you just can’t LIVE without this comic on a Bi-monthly, or more realistically, a QUARTERLY basis, I NEED TO HEAR ABOUT IT. I have a couple of options in the works, including making single issues available STRICTLY TO QUANTUM YAHOO GROUP MEMBERS. This may move the books to a monthly online subscription service, where you get individual issues as PDF files as they become available.
5. OUR ADDRESS HAS CHANGED. Snail mail should now be sent to:
21-19 41st St. #2
Astoria, NY 11105
6. Oh, hey, I NEED TABLE SPACE AT SPX!!! About the only thing I can afford right now is the bus down to Bethesda. I'll probably be lucky to attend a DAY, but James and I plan on going. What I need is somebody ultra cool to let me put a few books on their table and let me hock my wares. Any help would be appreciated.
Ok, that's the status. I apologize to my die-hard fans out there. I feel like I've let you down. The good news is that QUANTUM will still be coming out, and I promise to be better with my deadlines than Kevin Smith (sorry, Kev, but WHERE THE HELL IS SPIDERMAN/BLACK CAT?). Please be patient with me. I know the art will continue, but now I need to take some time to rebuild and strengthen my current circumstances.
Basically right now I play the waiting game, eagerly anticipating Diamond's purchase order for the TPB. Y'all better be telling your retailer about it (dammit). I promise you it's gonna smoke.
All the best,
Philip
--
Dreamchilde Press
21-19 41st St.
Astoria, NY 11105
quantumcomic@hotmail.com
http://quantumcomic.net
Due to severe restructuring of my day job, a recent move, and just hard luck, I've had to make a few decisions regarding my publishing and recording endeavors. The long-and-short of it is that I'm going to have to put a couple of projects on hiatus until things turn around. Fear not, I still intend to fulfill my publishing intentions; it's just that the frequency with which I crank out material will be slowed for the foreseeable future.
1. I’m scrapping “Dreamchilde” the record. There’s no way I’ll meet the proposed Christmas deadline, and truth to tell a few of the songs have evolved past their original drafts. I'm also "over" some of the material. Hey, it happens. Also, it makes no sense for me to release “albums” at this point. Unlike the comic-book industry, it’s a singles market, and that’s how I need to pursue things for now. Also with the move I still have to upgrade my rig before I can resume full-time recording at the new studio. The best I can promise at this point is A NEW PHILIP CLARK SINGLE by Christmas.
2. “QUANTUM: Rock of Ages,” issue #5 will be DELAYED UNTIL OCTOBER. My primary concern is to press the upcoming trade paperback. I’ve made it a goal to get to issue #6 by December. That's halfway! With the pace the art team is working, the fact that the work is looking more polished than ever, and the fact that we don’t have Diamond breathing down our necks any more, I’ve decided that I can proceed at a more sane (read: SANE) pace trying to finish this book. Truth to tell, I’m relieved to be past issue #4. The current climate of the comic industry and self-publishing have forced me to make this choice:
3. QUANTUM WILL PROBABLY MOVE COMPLETELY TO TRADE PAPERBACK FORMAT. Here’s the math folks: Diamond makes more money charging for collected stories. Unlike the music industry, comics is an "album oriented" market. I squirm and fret and spit and curse at the fact, but black-and-white pamphlets just don’t yield a profit in the current comic book market. Friends and colleagues have been cautioning me since the inception of this project, and I’m afraid I am going to have to acquiesce to their wisdom.
4. WHAT I NEED FROM YOU: If you just can’t LIVE without this comic on a Bi-monthly, or more realistically, a QUARTERLY basis, I NEED TO HEAR ABOUT IT. I have a couple of options in the works, including making single issues available STRICTLY TO QUANTUM YAHOO GROUP MEMBERS. This may move the books to a monthly online subscription service, where you get individual issues as PDF files as they become available.
5. OUR ADDRESS HAS CHANGED. Snail mail should now be sent to:
21-19 41st St. #2
Astoria, NY 11105
6. Oh, hey, I NEED TABLE SPACE AT SPX!!! About the only thing I can afford right now is the bus down to Bethesda. I'll probably be lucky to attend a DAY, but James and I plan on going. What I need is somebody ultra cool to let me put a few books on their table and let me hock my wares. Any help would be appreciated.
Ok, that's the status. I apologize to my die-hard fans out there. I feel like I've let you down. The good news is that QUANTUM will still be coming out, and I promise to be better with my deadlines than Kevin Smith (sorry, Kev, but WHERE THE HELL IS SPIDERMAN/BLACK CAT?). Please be patient with me. I know the art will continue, but now I need to take some time to rebuild and strengthen my current circumstances.
Basically right now I play the waiting game, eagerly anticipating Diamond's purchase order for the TPB. Y'all better be telling your retailer about it (dammit). I promise you it's gonna smoke.
All the best,
Philip
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Dreamchilde Press
21-19 41st St.
Astoria, NY 11105
quantumcomic@hotmail.com
http://quantumcomic.net
Thursday, September 02, 2004
DAVID MACK'S QUANTUM SKETCH IS IN...AND IT'S HOT!
Hey all,
Just wanted to drop a line to let you know that I've finally rounded up one of the pieces de resistance for the QUANTUM trade paperback. David Mack was gracious enough to give us his spin on a few of the characters. Unfortunately, I'm going to wait to post it in the group until after the TPB hits the stands, but I will tell you it's a great piece. Just one more excuse for you to go out and buy the trade.
Issue #5 is still in the works. Will keep you posted on a release date soon.
All the best,
Philip
Hey all,
Just wanted to drop a line to let you know that I've finally rounded up one of the pieces de resistance for the QUANTUM trade paperback. David Mack was gracious enough to give us his spin on a few of the characters. Unfortunately, I'm going to wait to post it in the group until after the TPB hits the stands, but I will tell you it's a great piece. Just one more excuse for you to go out and buy the trade.
Issue #5 is still in the works. Will keep you posted on a release date soon.
All the best,
Philip
Monday, August 30, 2004
Just a reminder to make sure to mark the QUANTUM: Rock of Ages TPB on your August Diamond order form. QUANTUM: Rock of Ages - Act 1 trade paperback (166 pages, $14.99. PREVIEWS order #AUG04 2683) is in the August PREVIEWS catalogue (page 274) under Dreamchilde Press and will be available in October 2004.
QUANTUM: Rock of Ages – Act 1 collects the first four issues of Philip Clark’s mind-bending tale of alternate realities. Act 1 features retouched stories, a four-page bonus scene, character bios, self-publishing tips, and sketches from comicdom’s hottest talent including DAVID MACK, JIM CALAFIORE, MARK TEXIERA, ANDY McDONALD, JAMAL IGLE, ANDY LEE, SEAN WANG, and others!
Introduction by WALTER SIMONSON.
Philip Clark (writer)
Ozzy Longoria and James Rodriguez (artist)
Supriya Kalay (inker)
Mauricio Mandara, Robert Ashcraft, and Jennifer Kwon (colorist)
http://quantumcomic.net
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QUANTUM: Rock of Ages #1-#4 (32 pages, $2.99) are STILL AVAILABLE, directly
from Dreamchilde Press and from your distributor. Email for more details.
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Contact: Philip Clark
Dreamchilde Press
23-29 36th St.
Astoria, NY 11105
quantumcomic@hotmail.com
http://quantumcomic.net
QUANTUM: Rock of Ages – Act 1 collects the first four issues of Philip Clark’s mind-bending tale of alternate realities. Act 1 features retouched stories, a four-page bonus scene, character bios, self-publishing tips, and sketches from comicdom’s hottest talent including DAVID MACK, JIM CALAFIORE, MARK TEXIERA, ANDY McDONALD, JAMAL IGLE, ANDY LEE, SEAN WANG, and others!
Introduction by WALTER SIMONSON.
Philip Clark (writer)
Ozzy Longoria and James Rodriguez (artist)
Supriya Kalay (inker)
Mauricio Mandara, Robert Ashcraft, and Jennifer Kwon (colorist)
http://quantumcomic.net
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QUANTUM: Rock of Ages #1-#4 (32 pages, $2.99) are STILL AVAILABLE, directly
from Dreamchilde Press and from your distributor. Email for more details.
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Contact: Philip Clark
Dreamchilde Press
23-29 36th St.
Astoria, NY 11105
quantumcomic@hotmail.com
http://quantumcomic.net
Monday, August 23, 2004
Tuesday, August 10, 2004
Friday, August 06, 2004
Hey Y’all,
Sorry I’ve been out of touch of late. I moved last weekend and then came down with the worse summer cold I've ever had. I'm still pretty much down for the count, but I wanted to post the latest review we got from Craig Reade at ComiXtreme.com.
http://www.comixtreme.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=11638
Going back to bed to try to recover. Will hopefully be back in the saddle by Monday.
Best,
Philip
Sorry I’ve been out of touch of late. I moved last weekend and then came down with the worse summer cold I've ever had. I'm still pretty much down for the count, but I wanted to post the latest review we got from Craig Reade at ComiXtreme.com.
http://www.comixtreme.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=11638
Going back to bed to try to recover. Will hopefully be back in the saddle by Monday.
Best,
Philip
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