Title: Next-Door Neighborhood by Simon Fraser
Post by: Simon Fraser on 15 September, 2008, 04:19:58 PM
Post by: Simon Fraser on 15 September, 2008, 04:19:58 PM
Here's something a bit different I've done
//http://www.smithmag.net/nextdoorneighbor/2008/09/14/story-12/
There's a lot of other good stuff on the SmithMag site too.
And for those of you not following the Adventures of Lilly and Cosmo, my other regular strip
//http://act-i-vate.com/9.comic
Have fun.
Simon.
//http://www.smithmag.net/nextdoorneighbor/2008/09/14/story-12/
There's a lot of other good stuff on the SmithMag site too.
And for those of you not following the Adventures of Lilly and Cosmo, my other regular strip
//http://act-i-vate.com/9.comic
Have fun.
Simon.
Title: Re: Next-Door Neighborhood by Simon Fraser
Post by: TordelBack on 15 September, 2008, 06:05:45 PM
Post by: TordelBack on 15 September, 2008, 06:05:45 PM
Okay, that is stunningly good, but listen up Fraser, this better not be delaying production of more Lily, which is one of the finest things these Webonets have to offer.
Title: Re: Next-Door Neighborhood by Simon Fraser
Post by: Matt Timson on 15 September, 2008, 06:23:43 PM
Post by: Matt Timson on 15 September, 2008, 06:23:43 PM
I always wondered what the 'Mzungusi' name was all about. Not random keyboard poking after all then...
Title: Re: Next-Door Neighborhood by Simon Fraser
Post by: Simon Fraser on 15 September, 2008, 06:45:37 PM
Post by: Simon Fraser on 15 September, 2008, 06:45:37 PM
Mzungu = Swahili for a person who ain't from around here, usually white.
Derived from 'Zungumsa' which means 'to travel', so a 'Mzungu' is someone who travels.
A MzunguSi is a Si who travels
Derived from 'Zungumsa' which means 'to travel', so a 'Mzungu' is someone who travels.
A MzunguSi is a Si who travels
Title: Re: Next-Door Neighborhood by Simon Fraser
Post by: worldshown on 15 September, 2008, 06:59:41 PM
Post by: worldshown on 15 September, 2008, 06:59:41 PM
So this didn't have any influence on your choice of name?
//http://www.rathergood.com/mzungu/
//http://www.rathergood.com/mzungu/
Title: Re: Next-Door Neighborhood by Simon Fraser
Post by: Simon Fraser on 15 September, 2008, 07:52:13 PM
Post by: Simon Fraser on 15 September, 2008, 07:52:13 PM
Heheheh
That has been duly forwarded to all my Swahili speaking buddies.
That has been duly forwarded to all my Swahili speaking buddies.
Title: Re: Next-Door Neighborhood by Simon Fraser
Post by: Dandontdare on 16 September, 2008, 06:46:05 PM
Post by: Dandontdare on 16 September, 2008, 06:46:05 PM
Why are webcomics still portrait format rather than a more comfortable screen-shape?
I suppose it's the double-wonga if a strip takes off and transfers to paper, but i'd like to see more web creators drawing in a more PC-friendly format - no reason why they couldn't then be published in landscape - it could be the future of all publishing the more screen-based we become!
I suppose it's the double-wonga if a strip takes off and transfers to paper, but i'd like to see more web creators drawing in a more PC-friendly format - no reason why they couldn't then be published in landscape - it could be the future of all publishing the more screen-based we become!
Title: Re: Next-Door Neighborhood by Simon Fraser
Post by: Dandontdare on 16 September, 2008, 06:47:05 PM
Post by: Dandontdare on 16 September, 2008, 06:47:05 PM
Forgot to mention - fantastic work that man!
Title: Re: Next-Door Neighborhood by Simon Fraser
Post by: Simon Fraser on 16 September, 2008, 07:57:25 PM
Post by: Simon Fraser on 16 September, 2008, 07:57:25 PM
Quote from: "dandontdare"Why are webcomics still portrait format rather than a more comfortable screen-shape?
Largely habit and keeping things simple for an eventual book reprint.
Act-i-vate is moving more towards the landscape format though. It works better.
Title: Re: Next-Door Neighborhood by Simon Fraser
Post by: Proudhuff on 17 September, 2008, 04:10:23 PM
Post by: Proudhuff on 17 September, 2008, 04:10:23 PM
Simon was it your auntie I spoke to at the Local Heroes exibition in Edinburgh? Lovely woman.
Title: Re: Next-Door Neighborhood by Simon Fraser
Post by: Simon Fraser on 18 September, 2008, 02:59:17 PM
Post by: Simon Fraser on 18 September, 2008, 02:59:17 PM
Quote from: "Proudhuff"Simon was it your auntie I spoke to at the Local Heroes exibition in Edinburgh? Lovely woman.
HaHAA! It was YOU!
Yes, you spoke to my Auntie Anne. You have no idea the effect that your little conversation had in my family.
I think I owe you a drink, at least.
Si.
Title: Re: Next-Door Neighborhood by Simon Fraser
Post by: Proudhuff on 18 September, 2008, 05:18:57 PM
Post by: Proudhuff on 18 September, 2008, 05:18:57 PM
You have no idea the effect that your little conversation had in my family..
In a positive way I hope!
I think she was well chuffed to see your work on display and wanted to tell someone, anyone!
In a positive way I hope!
I think she was well chuffed to see your work on display and wanted to tell someone, anyone!