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Next Event: Hokkaido Comitia 23
Sunday May 10 at the Sapporo Convention Center
Ian McMurray
Apr 81 min read


How I read: Yoshihiro Tatsumi
A look at the art and inspiration of gekiga creator, Yoshihiro Tatsumi.

Ian M
Mar 111 min read


Next Event: Sapporo Zine Fest, April 5, 2026
I'll be appearing at the Zine Fest Sapporo, Sunday,April 5 2026, 11:30-18:30, at the Sapporo Convention Centre. ¥500 admission. The Blossoming City will definitely be there for sale!

Ian M
Mar 41 min read


「咲く街」販売!
Square Comixの第3弾『咲く街』が発売中! メロンブックスにて発売中 https://www.melonbooks.co.jp/detail/detail.php?product_id=3486917

Ian M
Feb 181 min read


Next Art Event: Sapporo Parallel Museum
I'll be appearing at the Sapporo Parallel Museum Sunday, February 8 2026, 11:30-18:30, at the Sapporo Underground Walkway, between exits 4 and 6. This is an arts event done in conjunction with the Sapporo Snow Festival. My new book, the Blossoming City should be printed in time to release at the event!

Ian M
Jan 181 min read


Alone in Kyoto 日本版
One of my favourite works is Alone in Kyoto , about my experience exploring Kyoto over four days. It's reflective and captures a time in my life when I was quite unsettled. Ten years after I made it, I've translated it and published it as the second book under the Square Comix imprint. I'm selling at events and online at Melonbooks https://www.melonbooks.co.jp/detail/detail.php?product_id=3299901

Ian M
Jan 151 min read


Elysian 46
Next event is Elysian 46, on January 18, 2026, at Sapporo Community Plaza.

Ian M
Jan 151 min read


How I Read 2: Dan Clowes
A short overview on the work of Dan Clowes, and a deep look at one of his best stories, Like A Weed, Joe , from Eightball 16.

Ian M
Jan 151 min read


How I Read 1: Taiyo Matsumoto
A breakdown of Tokyo These Days, book one, chapter 8, wherein Ms. Kiso regains her mojo

Ian M
Mar 28, 20251 min read
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