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just in case anyone's interested, my first whole American comic will be on the shelves this thursday! Elephantmen issue#21 'KILL!KILL!KILL!' written by Rich Starkings and drawn by me is a pretty kick-ass outing and 'an ideal jumping on point' as they say. for anyone unfamiliar with the Elephantmen universe, it's much more 2000AD in style than your average American comic and features massive genetically engineered battle-beasts and their attempts to integrate with post war society - 'blade runner meets taxi driver', as they also say...

for more info check out the elephantics at :

www.hipflask.com

or me blog:

www.boocook.blogspot.com

enjoy!

boo.

that's boo blog, not boob log, just incase...

hi! to anyone tuning in...

i thought i'd do a blog - everyone else is, so why not?

it's here:

http://boocook.blogspot.com/

still fiddlin' about with it, and new to the whole game but i'll do me best to keep it regular...oooh...

hope yer all feelin' zarjaz,

boo.

hi folks,

just letting ya know that this 3 issue mini-series is finally coming out , having been delayed by the awesome interiors artist Moritat getting carpal tunnel syndrome...anyway , i've done some covers for it , and if the trailer is anything to go by , the series should rock!


cheers,

boo.

Link: http://www.hipflask.com/issues/wartoys1/trailer.html" target="_blank">http://www.hipflask.com/issues/wartoys1/trailer.html

hello folks!

just a quick note to mention that i now have a new all-singin', all dancin' website up and running (usual address : www.boocook.com) -- feel free to zip by for a butchers , as , regardless of what you make of the actual content , it's been extremely well put together by my pal tom and i highly recommend him if anyone is in need of a groovy flash site...

enjoy!

boo.

hi folks!

should anyone fancy a sneaky peek at my latest stuff for Image , you can check it here :

http://www.comicraft.com/clients/EMwartoys01_03.jpg

it's for a 3 part off-shoot from the main title , relating the as yet unseen 'war years'-- anyone unfamiliar with the world of Elephantmen/Hipflask can get good brainstuff at www.hipflask.com too!

in my humble opinion , Elephantmen is a superb comic, with a very '2000AD' feel/sentiment , and is infact written and put together by AD veteran Richard Starkings - can you dig it? CAAAN YOOUUUUUU DIIIG IIIIIIT?

also i can confirm that as of issue #12 of Elephantmen 'proper' , i shall be taking over from the exceptionally  mighty Mr.Ladronn as cover artist,leaving him more time to concentrate on the Hipflask strip...

needless to say , i've been doing my little dance ; )

cheers!

boo.

greetings fellow squaxx!

hopefully some of you will have caught the adverts in 2000ad and comics international about this galactically groovy event , all in the name of charity ; 'draw the world together' - for 'everychild' to be precise.

what we're rustling up is a stupendously tasty bundle of original art, 2000ad pages, signed graphic novels and scripts , and all sorts of crazy 2000ad stuff!

the auction will go live at midnight on august 8th, but more details will be revealed on this site and also drawtheworldtogether.com

a full list of the 2000ad creators who have agreed to pitch in so far , goes like this:

dave gibbons
kev walker
chris weston
si coleby
chris blythe
david millgate
dave taylor
rob williams
carlos ezquerra
mike mc.mahon
si gurr
laurence campbell
colin wilson
matt brooker(d'isreali)
john wagner
dom reardon
ian edgington
alan grant
brendan mc.carthy(maybe)
henry flint
steve yeowell
jaspre bark
patrick goddard
steve roberts
frazer irving
rufus dayglo/gary leach
cliff robinson
mike collins
bryan talbot
s.b. davis
jock
boo cook(who?!)

a mighty list indeed! a few samples of the artwork are available for viewing over at drawtheworldtogether.com (see'tharg to the rescue!)

any creators reading this who ain't on the list - its not too late - contact us via the drawtheworldtogether website!

and so , fellow squaxx , all that remains is for me to say ' prime your wallets! and get your bidding fingers at the ready!'

see you there!

- boo.

a pal of mine from the association of illustrators sent me this and i thought some of you folks might be intyrested.....

-boo.

PRESS RELEASE
For immediate release

The Association of Illustrators presents:

BEYOND IMAGINATION
The World of Science Fiction and Fantasy Art

http://www.theaoi.com/Mambo/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=611&Itemid
=57

A one-day conference organised by the Association of Illustrators
At University College London. Gustave Wilkins Tuck Lecture Theatre
On Saturday, 20 May 2006, from 10am to 6pm

Beyond Imagination explores the variety of styles, subject matters and
commissioning areas in the popular Science Fiction and Fantasy art world.
The conference reveals the story behind top British Science Fiction and
Fantasy artists, their inspirations and techniques and tells how they have
developed their technique from the painted to the moving image.

The speakers are:

?      Alan Lee (British artist and illustrator for Peter Jackson?s the Lord
of the Rings trilogy)

?      Dave McKean (Artist and Director of Mirror Mask)

?      Jim Burns (Award winning British Science Fiction Illustrator)

?      Fred Gambino (British Painter and Illustrator)

?      Chris Moore (Commercial Illustrator)

?      Dick Jude (Author of Fantasy Art of the New Millennium and Fantasy
Art Masters)

?      Brian Sibley, (Writer and broadcaster)


Chris Moore, Jim Burns and Fred Gambino will show their work and give an
insight into how professional illustrators have dealt with the variety of
commissions and continuous changes in the industry. Writer and broadcaster
Brian Sibley will interview Alan Lee about his watercolours and work for
Peter Jackson?s Lord of the Rings. Special guest of the day is Dave McKean,
one of the most successful artists and director of the recent critically
acclaimed film Mirror Mask.

The artists who have agreed to speak represent a broad range of techniques
and imaginations currently active in the field of fantastic illustration,
from the beautifully detailed pencil and watercolour landscape of Alan Lee,
through the brilliantly realised terrains of space opera painted by Jim
Burns and Chris Moore, to the digital realms of Fred Gambino and Dave
McKean. Regardless of a liking for fairies or spaceships, pigment or pixel,
this event should open the eyes and whet the creative appetites of anyone
interested in pursuing a career in this field. Beyond Imagination provides
the exclusive opportunity to hear these modern masters of the fantastic
share their experiences of the business.

Dick Jude, Author of Fantasy Art Masters and other books.


For more information, speakers bios or to book tickets visit
www.theaoi.com/events   or phone 020 7324
7222. Early bookings (until 30 April 2006): AOI Members and students ?30,
Non Members ?40.
After 30 April 2006: AOI members and students ?40, Non Members ?50.

Sponsored by:
 
     
     
   
                 


Notes to the editor
Association of Illustrators
Established in 1973 to promote illustration, advance and protect
illustrators? rights and encourage professional standards. It has
successfully increased the standing of illustration as a profession and
improved commercial and ethical conditions of employment.


For further information and press images please contact Stella Di Meo on 020
7324 7224 or email events@theaoi.com   or visit
www.theaoi.com  . The Association of Illustrators,
2nd Floor, Back Building, 150 Curtain Road, London EC2A 3AT

hi folks, incase you didn't already know , an amazing thing is happening online... a lovely man - andrew wildman , of transformers fame , has set up an ingenious charity project with a view to helping kids in serious strife around the world , and theres some big 2000ad heavy hitters envolved...basically, if you go to drawtheworldtogether.com , there is an online auction underway of original artwork , much of it created for the project by some top industry names including among others the mighty mr.bolland , dave gibbons, ian gibson,jock, frazer - loads!!!!

so please go check it out, get yo'self some groovy art and help tha kidz!

cheers,

boo.

Hi Mike,
this actually gem.  just saying I really love end is nigh.  sooo far up my street its caused a traffic jam.

anyways, me and boo were knocking a few ideas around for the War issue and we would love to contribute.
so send us all your editorial requirements and I will pitch our ideas your way.

gemmabryden2@ntlworld.com

and nice going to everyone who contributed to a very tasty piece of work.

seeing as 99% percent of my stuff is work for 2000ad , i thought i'd post a wee pointer to my website which i've finally got floated on the web(fingers crossed). if you fancy a look you can access it via www.boocook.com or just boocook.com...

in the ' royal gallery of art - planet vokk ' section ,  theres illustration,cover,comic and sketchbook zones , plus a nerdy step-by-step section which goes in depth on the creation of  an a.d. page and a dredd cover if anyones interested....

and....ahem...theres some downloadable music sort of stuff....it's different. anyone who's downloaded the 2 songs from the a.d. sight will have a rough idea what to expect , but theres quite a range of wierdscapes, plus some collaborations and crazy improvised stuff - it's rowdy , but humorous in a twisted kinda way...parental warnings etc.....

well, if you can be arsed , i hope you enjoy having a look round . it should all be there , but i'm new to this website game so expect to get sucked in a few black holes.. . i intend to add to it as i go along , so check back for news and art updates etc...

surf on!
cheers -

boo.