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Greetings Frequency Freaks,
You might've noticed the changes in format that have been occurring in pretty much every edition of the newsletter for quite some time now. The reason being that I've been trying to land on a format capable of containing a generous amount of content, while still retaining good design and a comfortable reading experience. Also, if we're going to be honest: it's Fall. And what is Fall but a time of turbulence, where in the transition from Summer to Winter, the world is downright confused and cannot seem to figure out whether it feels like putting us in shorts or sweaters (it snowed two weeks ago, and now it's 21C/69F as I write this). And if you know me at all, then you know how my moods are incredibly susceptible to the climate I inhabit, so I hope you'll bear with me till I can settle on something a little more stable. Change may not be a bad thing, but for things like this newsletter I understand that consistency is preferable.
And hey, since we're being honest here, I sometimes wonder which is better: the stream-of-consciousness approach of the very early Restricted Frequencies, or the more content- focused approach I've been adopting since edition #90 onward. I suppose somewhere between both might be best, but I wonder if in the attempt to hit both cords, I end up hitting nothing at all.
I do miss writing the occasional review, but I've grown uncomfortable posting reviews of other people's work on ganzeer.com, given that y'know... it's meant to host my own work. I've been toying with the idea of starting another blog dedicated specifically to reviews, but then I fear it becomes another "project" I'm simply incapable of keeping up with on a regular basis. It's not like there are enough hours in the day or anything.
But even with so little time to get stuff done, I made it out to see Ezra Claytan Daniels and Ben Passmore when they passed through town. They had a book signing, Ezra for UPGRADE SOUL and Ben for YOUR BLACK FRIEND and various other comix and zines. They also showed a preview for BTTM FDRS, written by Ezra and illustrated by Ben and forthcoming from Fantagraphics in 2019. Ezra, as per usual, writes a story that is eerie and seething with social commentary, and Ben's penmanship is yummy in a kind of early Brian Lee O'Malley sort of way, but with a drive and urgency all its own. Together, they're developing something really special that I am very much excited about.
BTTM FDRS. Keep it on your radar.
Alrighty then, I'll let you all get on with your Halloweekending, but also get on with this edition's rich content. Do feel free to hit me up with feedback. As an inbox-zeroer, I try my best to respond to all messages.
Best wishes,
Ganzeer
October 26, 2018
Denver, CO
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