Synopses & Reviews
“Ron Regé is one of a handful of cartoonists in the history of the medium not only to reinvent comics to suit his own idiosyncratic impulses and inspirations as an artist, but also to imbue it with his own peculiar, ever-changing emotional energy. To me, he is unquestionably one of ‘the greats.” —Chris WareSkibber Bee Bye
Ron Regé, Jr., creates his own visual poetry that sets him apart from other cartoonists as one of the most original artists to enter the medium in the past decade. His storytelling is neither linear nor altogether accessible; however, his recognizable thin line and cute characters draw you into a dreamlike, sensitive fantasy world that, as odd as it seems, is entirely realistic.
Review
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Skibber Bee Bye is the product of a remarkable and articulate new cartoon style for which the only context is the sensibility that created it.” —
Print Magazine
Synopsis
Skribber Bee Bye is many things: deceptively cute, unbelievably violent, emotionally wrenching, dreamlike, yet often times surprisingly realistic, especially when you take into account that the protagonist is a teary-eyed elephant. Rege has created an astonishingly beautiful work of art. His frantic dishes take on a crazy rhythm. Every line pulsates with a nervous energy. His characters dash about in a frenzied state, most mute with fear. Yet somehow, Rege is still able to take in the beauty of the world around him and translate it into a series of beautiful paintings that act as a breather from the macabre goings-on in the other chapters. This book is like nothing you have ever read.
About the Author
Ron Regé, Jr., currently lives in Los Angeles, where he plays drums in the Lavender Diamond Band. His comics have appeared in
McSweeneys and
his illustrations have appeared regularly in The New York Times and Canadas
National Post.