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An Illustrated History of Heavy Metal
Data
1 book
100 pages, colour
16.8 x 25.8 cm
Age 13 years and up- Contact for Foreign Rights: s.mosdal@gmail.com
- Reading sample: PDF in English
Description
An Illustrated History of Heavy Metal is the first graphic novel to tell the story of one of the most popular and provocative genres of music with millions of fans across the world. Once heavy metal was the music of Satan and accused of driving it’s fans into suicide or commit murder and burn churches, today the genre has become a part of mainstram culture with French death metal band Gojira even opening the 2024 Olympics.
In the vein of Ed Piskor’s acclaimed and bestselling Hip Hop Family Tree this graphic novel tells the story of the genre from its origin and untill today through a combination of comics and illustrated non fiction. The emphasis is on the compelling and revealing anecdote but it is based on thorough research and knowledge of the genre.
The story is told as a mix tape consisting of 20 important songs and bands ranging from Black Sabbath in 1970 until the acts of today with stops at every important band from Metallica and Slayer to Norwegian black metal. Each song forms a chapter in the book and works as a starting point so that the 20 chapters combined takes you through all aspects of the genre and culture.
An Illustrated History of Heavy Metal is for the novice curious about what heavy metal is all about as well as for the die hard fan who wants to read an engaging and entertaining history of the genre.
From Black Sabbath to Kiss, Judas Priest, Motorhead, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Slayer, Mercyful Fate, Celtic Frost, Napalm Death, Death, Entombed, Sepultura, Mayhem, Burzum, Rage against the machine, Slipknot, Sunn, Zeal and Ardour and more …Søren Glosimodt Mosdal
Born 1972 in Nairobi, Kenya.
Based in Copenhagen, Søren has worked for the last 20 years as a comic artist and illustrator for many major Danish newspapers and magazines as well as a wide range of publishers abroad.
Benni BødkerBorn in 1975. He holds a Master’s Degree in Danish Literature and Philosophy and works as a publishing editor and teaches creative writing. He has published the novels Helvedesmaskinen (2004, The Infernal Machine) and Besættelse (2005, Occupation) for young adults and the children’s vampire series Nattens Børn (2006, Children of the Night) along with several easy reading titles. His books in English include Halloween (2004) and The Ghost Rider (2005).
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Eks Libris
Data
1 book, 240 pages
28.0 x 21.0 cm
Published in Danish
Ages 15 and up- Contact for Foreign Rights: Frank Madsen
- Reading sample: PDF in English
Description
Eks Libris satirizes everything in the swank world of literature: the authors, the publishing houses, the bookstores, the librarians, and – the readers. Created in 2009, the weekly comic strip the size of an American Sunday strip has been immensely popular.
This ultimate collection of the Danish comic strip contains the 235 best and funniest strips.
Sussi BechA 1983 graduate from the School of Applied Arts in Copenhagen, Sussi Bech is an award-winning cartoonist living in Denmark. Her most popular graphic novel is Nofret – 13 volumes so far – which stars a young Egyptian girl in the land of the pharaohs and combines her adventures with historically accurate depictions of ancient Egypt. Sussi Bech has won several awards for her work.
Frank MadsenA creator of children’s books and graphic novels – notably the adventures of Kurt Dunder – Frank Madsen is an award-winning cartoonist and four times Best Danish Comics Author nominée. Author of the weekly satirical cartoon Eks Libris since 2010.
Frank has also written the popular picture books for children Snus Mus about a mouse detective, with illustrations by Sussi Bech. The books were published in Chile in 2018 and more are in production. -
Learning for Life
Data
1 book
192 pages
18.0 x 24.5 cm- Contact for Foreign Rights: Forlaget Eudor
- Reading sample: PDF in English
Description
A young inexperienced teacher takes the big step from a small art school to a huge institution for young adults. We meet the uptight, strict teacher who sees the school as a factory and the mellow, seen-it-all-before type, who’s just holding out for retirement. In the melting pot of this environment, a modern teacher is created.
A harsh satire based on the Author’s own experience as a teacher.Scheduled for publication in March 2025.
Best Danish Comic Award-winner
“Learning for Life” is Simon Petersen’s next graphic novel after the highly acclaimed “Punk Life Crisis”, which won the Claus Deleuran Award for Best Danish Book in December 2022.
Simon PetersenSimon Petersen is a Danish cartoonist, who has been published for many years in Denmark, but also in many other countries, especially the U.S. He has been nominated for an ‘Ignatz’ award. His American publisher Pronto Comics has put out 7 of his books during the years. Simon works mostly with the themes of dark humor and no-filter satire. -
Marooned
Data
5 books
128 pages each
24.0 x 17.0 cm
Published in Danish.
Ages 6 and up- Contact for Foreign Rights: Rasmus Julius
- Reading sample: PDF in English (book 1)
- Reading sample: PDF in English (book 2)
- Reading sample: PDF in English (book 3)
- Reading sample: PDF in English (book 4)
Description
A man lonely on an island. A classic theme. But no one has made so many funny comic strips using this concept, as Rasmus Julius.
“Marooned” is a pantomime comic, so it is an easy read in every language and for all age groups.
Rasmus JuliusRasmus Julius was born in 1969. Has worked in the commercial business and has made funny strips since 2000. His comics have been published in newspapers and magazines in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, The Netherlands, Luxemburg, Mexico, Venezuela and Costa Rica.
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Punk Life Crisis
Data
1 book
106 pages
18.0 x 24.5 cm- Contact for Foreign Rights: Forlaget Eudor
- Reading sample: PDF in English
Description
“Punk Life Crisis” is for anyone who can’t fit into their old black metal T-shirts anymore. It’s a story of one last chance to be cool and rock out in a band:
Simon is approaching 40. His old-time punk friends have become parents and suburbanites. No more concerts and pub crawls.Only Simon is still dreaming of becoming a lead singer in a punk band before it’s too late. One night at a metal karaoke event, an old friend invites him to join a new band.Will Simon be able to overcome his punk life crisis?Claus Deleuran Award for Best Danish Comic
In December 2022 Punk Life Crisis won the Claus Deleuran Award in the category Best Danish Comic 2021.
New book in preparation
Right now, Simon is working on his next graphic novel scheduled for publication in Autumn 2023.
Simon PetersenSimon Petersen is a Danish cartoonist, who has been published for many years in Denmark, but also in many other countries, especially the U.S. He has been nominated for an ‘Ignatz’ award. His American publisher Pronto Comics has put out 7 of his books during the years. Simon works mostly with the themes of dark humor and no-filter satire. -
Repulsive Attraction
Data
1 book
84 pages
32.0 x 21.5 cm- Contact for Foreign Rights: Patrick Steptoe
- Reading sample: PDF in English
Description
A socio-critical collection of novels in toxic colors. A bastard of dystopian pantomime tales about the greedy mutants of capitalism and environmental decay. Absurd and repulsive visions of doomsday, and the imminent collapse of society. No speech balloons, only black humor, radioactive colors, and transgressive details.
Prizewinner
Repulsive Attraction won the Ping Award for Best Danish Debut 2020 and got numerous positive reviews in its homeland and abroad.
Patrick SteptoeFormer product designer turns comics artist and illustrations activist. With a penchant for creating pictorial narratives with satirical bite and absurd humor, Patrick has cultivated animation, comics and picture books for children. His latest award-winning album has received rave reviews.
