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Monday, 15 July 2019

ShortBox #11: a stonker

ShortBox #11 is upon us- and what a box it is! New comic books from Ariel Ries, Lissa Treiman, Jen Lee, Hana Chatani, and a debut work from Michelle Theodore. And to top it all off, a dreamy print by Sara Alfageeh. Stories incorporating fear, friendships, myths, self-neglect, new beginnings and creatures growing inside your teeth...! It's the final box of 2019, and you need it.

A few points to go over, as usual:

  • All the comics and art in the box are brand new works we publish!
  • Pre-orders for the box are open now and will run for a 14 day period, from July 15th to 28th. You buy a pre-order, you get the box- that's it. There's no signing up, and no further commitment.
  • Pre-ordering a box is the *ONLY* way to get a box. We do not remake boxes.
  • This is a *pre-order*. ShortBox #11 will ship throughout September. 
  • We ship worldwide.
  • Domestic shipping rates if you're based in the UK or US, international shipping rates for everywhere else.


'Cry Wolf Girl' by Ariel Ries, colour, spot-gloss cover, perfect-bound, 48pp.
The story goes like this: There was once a girl named Dawa. Having lost her family to sickness, she found herself with an emptiness inside that she did not know how to fill.  Alas, in all her endeavours, nothing she tried ever left her feeling so full as the art -of trickery.


'Minรถtaar' by Lissa Treiman, colour, 40pp.
Dena and Mel embark on a mission of epic proportions: visiting the byzantine halls of IKOS in order to retrieve the flat-pack bookshelf of Dena's dreams -after some meatballs, of course. But something strange is afoot in IKOS' minimally-designed, one-way aisles... Can Dena and Mel, and their friendship, navigate the realm of retail and emerge unscathed?


'Pass the Baton' by Hana Chatani (reads right to left), colour, 40pp.
Returning to her apartment from a visit to the corner store, Noriko spies on a young teen experiencing his first romantic rejection. Years later, their paths cross once again, and the two bond over shared passions, insecurities, and love in its many forms.


'At the Edge of the Stream at Dusk' by Jen Lee, A5 landscape orientation, colour, 36pp.
Part road-trip, part memoir, 'At the Edge of the Stream at Dusk' charts Jen's journey post the end of a long-term relationship as she moves across the country from her farmhouse to a new home and job in the city, while reflecting on the changes and challenges she's faced.


'Cavity' by Michelle Theodore, colour, 60pp.
Elliot's got a cavity. She knows it needs to be seen to, but right now she doesn't have the motivation to book an appointment with the dentist. She doesn't have the motivation to see her friends and family, do the laundry, cook and clean, or do anything much. Meanwhile, the cavity grows... and so does something inside it...


'In the Mountains' box-exclusive, limited edition A4 print by Sara Alfageeh


Monday, 25 February 2019

ShortBox #10

It's finally here: ShortBox the TENTH. It's been quite a journey- not only are we 10 boxes in, this May we also celebrate our 3 year anniversary. We've been working our tushes off to pull this one together: a brand new title from the inimitable James Stokoe about a massive crocodile god; our first dedicated all-ages title from the wonderful Jessi Zabarsky, and a risograph-printed mech and alien fight-em-up from Wren McDonald. We're also proud to debut feature-length work from two fantastic fresh cartoonists in Michelle Kwon and Alivia Horsley. And an exclusive, limited edition rainy carpark print from none other than Jon McNaught! As this box is special, we've made the books that bit more special, with metallic foiling, dust-jackets, spot-gloss, and more! 

As ever, a few salient points to go over for readers new and old before we get to the meaty bits:

  • ShortBox is an independent, mail-order comics box that releases twice a year. It is not a subscription service. There is no signing up. It's unique in that the comics contained in the box are ones we publish: brand new releases created especially for the box. You buy a box, and that's that- there's no further commitment to anything else. 
  • Pre-orders will run for a 14-day period. That begins today and ends at midnight on 10th March. This is the only way to get the box. We don't remake boxes. You can order the box here.
  • The box will ship in April. Depending on where you live in the world, your box can take anything from 2 days to 8 weeks to get to you once it has been shipped. 
  • We ship worldwide!
  • A *VERY IMPORTANT* point for anyone based in North America: no more international shipping rates! Your orders will now be shipped from our US fulfilment centre. 

To the box!!


Exclusive A4 static-cling PVC poster

Sobek by James Stokoe, foil emboss cover, 36pp, full-colour, oversized. 
Life is pretty good being a gigantic crocodile god: spend your days lazing on the riverbeds of the Nile while your devotees shower praise and juicy offerings upon you. But Sobek's idyll is broken and he must limber into action when a distraught priest relays news of affront and vandalism from the followers of Set.  An all-new, unmissable stunner from James Stokoe. This book comes with an exclusive static-cling A4 PVC poster (coloured but transparent, to be stuck on surfaces), which will be only be available via the box.


Visiting by Alivia Horsley, dust jacket cover, 42pp, full-colour.
Dylan has been preparing for a visit to her beloved Auntie. Moments together are precious, and lots of time spent reminiscing, eating, gardening. All the while, Dylan's trying to build up the courage to ask Auntie a big question on behalf of her mum, even as she wrestles with the idea of it herself.


Resort on Caelum by Wren McDonald. risograph printed, 32pp.
Tobin is one of a group of fresh new recruits landing on Caelum working for Sinensis to build a new resort on the planet, and he's excited to meet the fighter mech-pilots he idolises and to become one himself. Until it comes to battle, and it's not clear what exactly they're fighting, and why... 
(This print run of Resort on Caelum will be exclusive to ShortBox #10 only)


Boogsy by Michelle Kwon, spot gloss cover, 58pp, perfect bound.
Does sticky have to be icky? Mac's at one of life's dead-ends: no job, no motivation, no idea about what to do, and living at her twin sister's place while she (sort of) tries to figure it out. Into this picture arrives Boogsy- a boyfriend made up entirely of her apparently sentient boogers. The two instantly embark on a relationship, and, it seems, down a path of further self-destructive behaviours. 


Two of Us by Jessi Zabarsky, 44pp, full-colour. 
Febry has always wanted to be just like their enchantress mother: using magic to help people and do neat things, and going to magic school is a much-anticipated first step towards that. Febry's mum, long fascinated with the mundane world, has enrolled Febry to mundane school, much to their horror. Can the two worlds meet, or more pertinently, can the mundane world handle Febry.... ShortBox is proud to present our very first dedicated, all-ages title by the wonderful Jessi Zabarksy!


'Rainy Day' by Jon McNaught. A4 print with silver foiling, exclusive to box only.


Order ShortBox #10 here.

Wednesday, 18 July 2018

ShortBox to the #9

Hello! Can you believe we're already releasing our NINTH ShortBox?! Well, we are, it's here, and it's a doozy. 5 brand new comics involving demons, transformative teas, mysterious islands, robot bears, underground mob power wars, social media relationships and more, from some of the freshest, finest and most interesting contemporary cartoonists around.

A *VERY IMPORTANT* point for anyone based in the USA: no more international shipping rates! Your ShortBoxes will now be shipped from within the US which means shipping for you is only £4. If you're in Canada, your boxes will also ship from the US so shipping is slightly cheaper for you, too! Hurrays all around!

As ever, a few salient points to go over for readers new and old before we get to the meaty bits:

  • ShortBox is an independent, mail-order comics box. It is not a subscription service. There is no signing up. It's simply a (pretty ace) box of comics we publish every 3 months. The comics are brand new releases created especially for the box that you won't find anywhere else. You buy  a box, and that's that- there's no further commitment to anything else. 
  • You purchase an order, we put you down for a box. It's a system that lets us know exactly how many boxes to make. You can pre-order ShortBox #9 right now, right here. We don't remake boxes.  
  • Pre-orders run for a 12-day period. That begins today and ends at midnight on 29th July. This is the only way to get the box.
  • The box will ship in September. Depending on where you live in the world, and also on the mercy of the postal system, your box can take anything from 2 days to 7 weeks to get to you once it has been shipped. After that period, if you still haven't received it, please get in touch with us via the 'contact' tab at the top of the site, and we'll take things from there. 
  • We ship worldwide!

And now, onwards to the juicy stuff! ShortBox #9 will contain the following:



Stoke by Sam Wade, 32pp, colour. 
Arjuna’s got a problem; she’s too good at her job working as an underground, unlicensed boxing bookie for the city’s most blood thirsty crime boss, Montu. And now, because of her efficiency, he thinks she’s coming for the throne. Enter: Pretty Boy, bare knuckles boxing debutant and ruthless queen of the ring. As Montu’s attempts on Arjuna’s life get harder to dodge, she hires Pretty Boy to help her climb to the top. Stoke explores the honeyed synonymy of revenge, love, and obsession set against the backdrop of a surreal city underbelly where it’s all about going to the mattresses.


Gonzalo by Jed McGowan, 36pp, colour.
A worn, ageing robot bear, originally built to collect field data, is left stranded in the wild with an orphaned and very real bear cub after vast environmental collapse. Together they struggle to survive in the hostile wastes of near-future California.


Did You See Me? by Sophia Foster-Dimino, 56pp, colour. 
Did You See Me? follows a man through his growing obsession with a woman who may or may not be real. Taking place partly in reality, partly on social media, and partly in dreams, Did You See Me? looks at the role of fantasy, wishful thinking, and roleplay in romantic attraction.


The Island by Joy San, 40pp, colour.
A woman embarks on a journey to a mysterious island that promises to solve all her problems. 


Taemons by Kim Salt, 44pp, black and white. 
Beset by loneliness and self isolation, a girl is introduced to an app that allows people to match up with demons 'in your area' and meet them for tea. After connecting with a demon at the local all-night diner, she is transported to a different world, one she cannot escape without first confronting some demons of her own.


'Suspension' exclusive A4 print by Mathilde Kitteh.

Order ShortBox #9 here.

Monday, 16 April 2018

ShortBox #8: a June awakening

Good day! I'm delighted to announce ShortBox #8 has landed! Once again, we're bringing together a roster of superb artists to publish 5 brand new comics exploring identity, place, feelings, the future, spring, and bananas, in a resplendent line-up. This one feels particularly special as it marks the 2 year anniversary of ShortBox's conception, which feels both like a very short time and a very long one! I'd like to thank each and every one of you for all your support to date: without you, quite simply, ShortBox wouldn't exist. Thank you, and happy anniversary!

As ever, a few salient points to go over for readers new and old before we get to the meaty bits:

  • ShortBox is an independent comics box. It is not a subscription service. There is no signing up. It's simply a (pretty ace) box of comics we publish every 3 months. The comics are brand new releases created especially for the box that you won't find anywhere else. You buy  a box, and that's that- there's no further commitment to anything else. 
  • Pre-orders run for a 12-day period. That begins today and ends at midnight on 27th April. This is the only way to get the box.
  • You purchase an order, we put you down for a box. It's a system that lets us know exactly how many boxes to make. You can pre-order ShortBox #8 right now, right here. We don't remake boxes.  
  • The box will ship in June. Depending on where you live in the world, and also on the mercy of the postal system, your box can take anything from 2 days to 5-6 weeks to get to you. After that period, if you still haven't received it, please get in touch with us via the 'contact' tab at the top of the site, and we'll take things from there. 
  • We ship worldwide!

And now, onwards to the juicy stuff! ShortBox #8 will contain the following:



'Your Mother's Fox' by Niv Sekar 36pp, colour.
A woman sets out to see America the way her mother did: on the back of a giant fox. And while a
 giant fox may be better than any car for a roadtrip, the fox is old, and America is its own land. A thoughtful and poignant treatise on place, identity, and belonging.


The River Bank by George Mager, colour, 40pp, french flap cover.
 George Mager brings his uniquely charming whimsy to this long-term passion project: an adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's classic, The Wind in the Willows. Follow Mole, Rat, Toad, and Badger in an exuberantly lively and fresh journey, that will have you ready for the joys of spring.


Homunculus by Joe Sparrow, 70pp, colour.
A machine at the end of the world... In the near future, a young scientist and her sentient creation struggle to understand, and be understood by, the world around them. A story about love and learning, death and time, told across the years.


Summer Break by Lottie Pencheon 90pp colour, perfect bound, spot gloss cover.
Lottie's been feeling ill, or 'off' at the least, the difficulty of articulating exactly what's wrong leaving her even more isolated within herself. A break away with her family in the crisp, green goodness of nature seems like it could shake off any cobwebs, but it becomes apparent that what she's facing is very real, and that there's no quick fix.


What Are You Thinking About by Anatola Howard, 32pp colour and black and white.
A collection of stream-of-consciousness vignettes and short stories from one of the most exciting up and coming cartoonists in North America.


'Banana Wranglers' exclusive A4 print by Egle Zvirtblyte.

Order ShortBox #8 here.

Monday, 22 January 2018

ShortBox #7(th) heaven

Good day! I'm delighted to announce ShortBox #7 is here! For the first box of 2018, we're publishing 5 brand new comics in  a mouthwatering line-up. As ever, a few salient points to go over for readers new and old before we get to the juicy bits:

  • ShortBox is an independent comics box. It is not a subscription service. There is no signing up. It's simply a (pretty special) box of comics we publish and put together every 3 months. The comics are brand new releases created especially for the box that you won't find anywhere else. You buy  a box, and that's that- there's no further commitment to anything else. 
  • Pre-orders run for a 10-day period. That begins today and ends at midnight on 31st January. This is the only way to get the box.
  • You purchase an order, we put you down for a box. It's a system that lets us know exactly how many boxes to make, without waste. You can pre-order ShortBox #7 right now, right here. We don't remake boxes.  
  • The box will ship in March. Depending on where you live in the world, and also on the mercy of the postal system, your box can take anything from 2 days to 5-6 weeks to get to you. After that period, if you still haven't received it, please get in touch with us via the 'contact' tab at the top of the site, and we'll take things from there. 
  • We ship worldwide!

And now, to the good stuff! ShortBox #7 will contain the following:


'Beneath the Dead Oak Tree' by Emily Carroll, 28pp, full colour. 
'Murder, decadence, cowardice, guilt, and aristocratic foxes in wigs all combine in this gorgeously poignant poem/folksong from Emily Carroll, about the futility and heartbreak one can run into when dealing with vengeance. '



'Wizard and Soft Pig' by Rosie Brand, 100pp, full colour, perfect-bound.
'Roll around in the gentle visual felts of Wizard and Soft Pig, wander aimlessly through the forest, smile at a flower. Lie face down in the mud.'


'Navel Gazing' by Gyimah Gariba, 60pp, full colour, perfect-bound.
" 'A cool evening finds Gyimah Garbia's protagonist in introspective mood. But what happens when being wrapped inside your thoughts finds you quite literally inside yourself...! ' Navel Gazing follows an engaging, reflective journey of self exploration, doppelgangers, and an infuriatingly monosyllabic wise old sage. "


'Cat & Bag' by Viv Schwarz, 56pp, black and white, perfect-bound.
" 'Cat and Bag are constant companions. Cat is an artist who makes picture books and comics, and Bag is, well... there. There to remind Cat of each and every worry, there to undermine Cat's decisions, there to roll-call all the embarrassing things Cat's done at a moment's notice. Can the unlikely duo ever make it work?' Viv Schwarz chronicles her relationship with anxiety disorder in this collection of warm, funny, and moving strips."


'Paradise' by Matthew Pettit, 40pp, risograph printed.
'Having defected from their bandit gang, 'Paradise' follows the journey of two boys, their circumstantial relationship and the inevitable circle of violence and anger that permeates their actions.'


'Colossal Tussle' exclusive A4 print by Alexis Deacon.


Wednesday, 20 September 2017

ShortBox: hit for #6

That time is upon us: the dawn of a new ShortBox arriveth!

ShortBox #6 is the fourth and final box of 2017, and it is an absolute ~best quality~ line-up. As ever, a few salient points to keep in mind:

  • ShortBox is an independent, curated comics box. It is not a subscription service. There is no signing up. It's simply a (pretty special) box of comics we put together every 3 months. You buy it, and that's it- there's no further commitment to anything else.
  • Orders run for a 10-day period. That begins today and ends at midnight on 30th September. This is the only way to get the box. You purchase an order, we put you down for a box. It's a system that lets us know exactly how many boxes to make, without waste. You can pre-order ShortBox #6 right now, right here: http://shortbox.bigcartel.com/product/shortbox-6-pre-order We don't remake boxes. 
  • The box will ship in November (timely for gifting season...). Depending on where you live in the world, and also on the mercy of the postal system, your box can take anything from 2 days to 5-6 weeks to get to you. After that period, if you still haven't received it, please get in touch with us via the 'contact' tab at the top of the site, and we'll take things from there. 
  • We ship worldwide!

ShortBox #6 features:


'After Laughter' comic (44p, black and white), and 'Sketches' zine (28pp, black and white) by Jonathan Djob Nkondo. I'm absolutely delighted to present this very special diptych from French animator, designer, and artist Jonathan Djob Nkonodo. Jonathan's amazing sense of movement and shape, and his exploration of form make him one of the most unique artists today and I'm thrilled to be able to bring some of his work to print. A silent, atmospheric stand-alone comic in its own right, 'After Laughter' is intended as a sequel to his short, animated film 'Island Bozo' (watch it at the link). 


'Conan Turtlepack's Day Out' by Valentine Gallardo, 40pp, black and white.  Conan Turtlepack is everyone’s good friend. On a hot summer day, he asks his favourite people to join him on a excursion to the beach. Lisa forgets her charger, Anouk shows up with a Tinder date, and Marla brings her ukulele to have a singalong. A story about friendship, romance, jealousy, and intrusive advertisements. 


'The Ghosts We Are and the Ghosts We Will Become' by Kiku Hughes, 36pp, full colour. A young girl finds herself being haunted by the ghost of an old woman, who speaks to her in a language she can't understand. Initially fearful, she slowly becomes accustomed to the spectre when it's clear it means her no ill-will or harm. Things change when, one day, the girl learns her mother can see the ghost, too. And speak to it...


'Helena' by Michael Furler, 68pp, 3-colour risograph. Helena is a primary student with with a vivid imagination and an anxious personality. She doesn’t always enjoy school and  struggles to pay attention at every little thing said, but Helena really does try her hardest, filling her time with weird thoughts, drawing, playing with King (her dog) and (when allowed to) playing video games. 


'A Long Distance' by Jean Wei, 36pp, full colour. A collection of short comics about the many gaps that come with growing up as the child of an immigrant family. Exploring Buddhism, superstition, ancestor worship, and more.


'Forage' exclusive A4 Shortbox print by the superb Choo.

Order ShortBox #6 here.

Tuesday, 20 June 2017

ShortBox high #5

ShortBox #5 is here! And it's an absolute corker. I'm incredibly proud and excited about this one -and I know I say that about each one, but only because it's true!-, and I think you'll be thrilled with it, too.

But first, an important run-through of salient ShortBox points, for new and old:

  • ShortBox is a curated, commissioned independent comics box. It is not a subscription service. There is no signing up. It's simply a (pretty special) box of comics we put together every 3 months. You buy it, and that's it- there's no further commitment to anything else.
  • Orders run for a 10-day period. That begins today and ends at midnight on 30th June. This is the only way to get the box. You purchase an order, we put you down for a box. It's a system that lets us know exactly how many boxes to make, without waste. You can pre-order ShortBox #5 right now, right here: http://shortbox.bigcartel.com/product/shortbox-5 We don't remake boxes. 
  • The box will ship in August. Depending on where you live in the world, and also on the mercy of the postal system, your box can take anything from 2 days to 5-6 weeks to get to you. After that period, if you still haven't received it, please get in touch with us via the 'contact' tab at the top of the site, and we'll take things from there. 
  • We ship worldwide!
  • 10% of all ShortBox #5 profits will go to this Grenfell Tower fund. 

Below you'll find further information on everything inside the box, as well as cover and interior page images for all the books. I've linked artists names to their respective website/blogs, and as ever, I really recommend clicking through and becoming more acquainted with the excellent work on display.


Hot Summer Nights by Freddy Carrasco, published by Peow, 40pp, black and white. Our very first publisher collaboration, with the superb Peow Studio brings you Toronto artist Freddy Carrasco's debut comic book not only before anyone else, but it'll also be a special edition with an exclusive cover. 'A group of friends eke out the most they can from the last day of summer before high school begins.'


Barbara by Nicole Miles, 28pp full colour. When Jayda begins to have strange thoughts about food, her friend Barbara suggests a change of diet which leaves Jayda feeling out of her depth and more than a little isolated. But Barbara’s life is so uncomplicated and calm. She probably knows best.


What is Left by Rosemary Valero-O'Connell, 36pp, colour. A ship that runs on the memories of one of its occupants malfunctions and collapses in on itself in the dead of space. Alive but trapped, an engineer who survives the wreckage finds herself inside the reservoir of memories, alone and stranded in a patchwork dream of someone else's life.


The Tar Pit by Jeremy Sorese, 60pp, black and white, with a full colour section. Perfect bound, A4.  A young woman in Old Hollywood struggles to protect the identities of two closeted male actors because of her growing homophobia.


Musings of a Muslim Hipster by Areeba Siddique, 52pp, full colour (cover to be finalised). A collection of Pakistani teen superstar artist Areeba Siddique's comics and collage art on faith, spirituality, fashion, family, culture, and more.


A ShortBox murder mystery, A4 limited-edition print by Afu Chan.

I did tell you it was an amazing line-up. You can order ShortBox #5 here. 

Wednesday, 22 March 2017

ShortBox #4: it's alive!

Hello, good day, and the best of the best to you! We're really excited to share the new ShortBox and its amazing line-up of artists with you today, with new books from Richie Pope, Dilraj Mann, Shivana Sookdeo, Becca Tobin, Sloane Leong, and Molly Fairhurst -not to mention a gorgeous, mousy, bibliophile-adventurer print from Nicolas Delort. Below you'll find further information on each item, as well as cover and interior page images for all the books. I've linked artists names to their respective website/blogs, and as ever, I really recommend clicking through and becoming more acquainted with the superb work on display.

Our small community has been growing slowly and steadily, so I thought it'd be worth going over a few things about ShortBox before we get into the heady stuff. 

1: ShortBox is not a subscription service. It's simply a (pretty special) box of comics we put together every 3 months. You buy it, and that's it- there's no further commitment to anything else, you've not signed up to anything. 

2: Pre-orders are now the only way to get a box; we won't be making any extra to go on general sale. Beginning today, until midnight on 31st of March, there's a 10-day window in which we take orders for the box. You purchase one, we put you down for one. And that system lets us know exactly how many boxes to make. You can pre-order ShortBox #4 here.

3: Pre-orders will ship around the second week of May. Depending on where you live in the world, and also on the mercy of the postal system, your box can take anything from 2 days to 5-6 weeks to get to you. After that period, if you still haven't received it, please get in touch with us via the 'contact' tab at the top of the site, and we'll take things from there.

4: We don't remake boxes. This is it. They're limited, we have a long list of excellent artists we want to work and we want to keep moving forward. Some books will go on individual sale at later points, either from us or available from the artists themselves, but other items are exclusive to the box only. Not to sound like a broken record, but we regularly receive emails asking if there's a way to get hold of a box. But we're a small independent outfit, and making extra boxes on the off-chance that they'll sell isn't something we can afford. This is why we bang on about pre-orders so much: if you want a box, grab it now!

5: We ship worldwide!

6: 10% of all ShortBox #4 profits will go to Islamic Relief's East Africa Crisis campaign.

I think that covers everything, but if you have any further questions, just let us know. Without further ado, here's our fantastic line-up for ShortBox #4:


Super Itis by Richie Pope, 24pp full colour. A tired construction worker gets stuck in a dream made entirely of the soulfood he ate for lunch. Waking up becomes more complicated when he meets a mysterious boy made of mac-n-cheese.


404 by Dilraj Mann, 28pp, two-colour.  Robert hates immigrants. He hates Kim Kardashian. He hates Jeremy Corbyn, David Cameron, animal cruelty, diesel cars, eco warriors, vaping, cyclists, Nostradamus, Spongebob Squarepants, DC superhero films, the number nine and magenta. Sitting at his laptop he warns the world. But on one tumultuous day his cruel anonymous commenting bites back.


Write, Write, Kill by Shivana Sookdeo, 40pp, full colour. A struggling author with a deficit of ideas faces a mountain of rejections. But then a strange thing happens: he discovers he can 'see' peoples speech, and begins stealing it for his manuscripts. Stealing soon leads to killing, and killing leads somewhere else... 


Ready Salted by Becca Tobin, 52 pp, full-colour. A fun, rambling, beautiful journey into the imagination of one of Britain's best cartoonists. Daily thoughts and happenings; animal and food creatures galore; full page paintings and corner page sketches, all make up this delightful compendium of art.


A Hollowing by Sloane Leong, exclusive ShortBox cover, 56pp, black and white. A quiet young girl is gifted a gentle black mare by her father but both horse and girl are not all that they seem. Dark memories bubble up, bitterness churns and dread seeps.


Kick, Don't Twist zine by Molly Fairhurst, 16pp, full colour. A study of form, gesture and the co-existence of emotion and the delight of the human body. A collection of paintings examining physical expressions of anger and feeling in a time that is raw to many.


'The adventure of books' A4 print by Nicolas Delort. Exclusive to the box.

Pre-order ShortBox #4.