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In this podcast, the ALIA Graphic team discusses the latest news relevant to libraries and graphic novels. We also interview Australian comic book creators in our creator chats series. Our group of volunteers aims to support library staff interested in all aspects of collection development, advocacy and programming related to graphic novels and comics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: Arts, Books, Entertainment News, News Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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123 Making Nonfiction Comics with Eleri Harris and Shay Mirk
Episode 123
Monday, 1 December, 2025
Shay Mirk and Eleri Harris are award-winning graphic journalists and longtime editors of the critically acclaimed graphic journalism website and publication The Nib. They have recently published Making Nonfiction Comics, an excellent book that combines comics, prose, interviews, infographics and so much more. The book is the perfect field guide to graphic journalism while showcasing valuable skills and practices for creating nonfiction comics.This is a highly recommended book and the conversation with Eleri and Shay was a delight. We hope you enjoy it.02:53 Book tour and comics festivals05:04 The genesis of Making Nonfiction Comics: A Guide to Graphic Narratives08:40 Eleri and Shay talk about their love of comics14:39 Eleri and Shay talk about their love of libraries19:20 Making Nonfiction Comics is not just a book about making comics, it’s also about journalism, ethics and so much more. They also discuss the appeal of non-fiction comics.25:07 The ethics of non-fiction comics and graphic journalism31:14 The process and beauty of collaboration in the making of the book37:39 On interviews and contributions from other creators for the book39:00 Sound advice for young creators and new creators41:57 Eleri and Shay gives us some recommended titles:Shay’s recommendations:Alex Norris Webcomic Name: https://webcomicname.com100 Demons by Linda BarryCannon by Lee LaiEleri’s recommendations:Our Members Be Unlimited by Sam WallmanUnderground by Mirranda BurtonStill Alive by Safdar AhmedBig Beautiful Female Theory by Eloise GrillsOur next podcast episode (and final one for the year) will be a short episode with members of the ALIA Graphic committee talking about their favourite comics, graphic novels and manga of the year. If you like what we’re doing, or if there’s something we could do better, or something we missed, please let us know. We always love feedback. Also, please subscribe and give us a review or five star rating so other people can find us.To stay up to date and for the full roundup of news, resources and new titles visit our website: https://graphic.alia.org.au/The ALIA Graphic Groove Theme 2025 courtesy of Clint Owen Ellis https://www.clintowenellis.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
