I enjoy Tomine’s work because he explores loaded topics like racial/gender politics in a subtle, yet thought-provoking manner.

His artwork is just gorgeous. I wish Montreal was included in the tour! :(

Fantastic work. I love anything in bloack and white!

that’s a big catch I live in malaysia! But good luck with the book anyway

i can’t wait to read this!

I’ve been trying to get my hands on one of those posters. Tomine rocks. Great design sense, subtlety in story-telling, not to mention brilliant illustration skills.

I love his work mostly because of his distinct art style but his writing is great too.

i like how adrian’s comics are short and meaningful,and while the art work isn’t extravagant it’s simplicity compliments the stories nicely.

Tomine’s work is the most mature in the comic industry considering that he started at a young age. A true genius. His lined art is rich with emotion of reality, just like outlined photographs of teen angst teeming into adulthood. You feel their pain and relate to it, because most of us at one point went through it. He really hits a raw emotion.

Yeah, I can’t wait to read this. And that signed poster would be pretty sweet, as well!

You know, I’m a fan from a distance. Never read any of his work but have heard many, many good things. Might be time to pick up his newest finally!

One time in a comic store in Vegas, I had the opportunity to see an original page of Tomine’s work, and it made me realize just how much work went into designing each page.  Much care went into cutting the smallest piece of zip-a-tone (or whatever brand) for even the smallest hint of a shadow.

Well, I was introduced to Adrian’s work only this year and have since fallen in love with all his books.  Luckily for me, my friend (of whom introduced me to Adrian’s work) had all of his books so I had a crash course weekend of Tomine.  I started my own collection with the actual issues that are collected in Short Comings and loved the story and art of course.  I guess what does it for me is his lines...so clean and crisp, and his girls...those are my kinda girls.

Recently picked up that issue of Giant Robot at the Library, because I liked the illo on the cover. Truly intriquing work. I like his use of color. limited! Simple!

I like Tomine’s work mostly because of the mature writing, the art style also is very appealing to me.

I’m glad to see that some non-mainstream comics are getting equal consideration in mainstream media. At the very least Adrian can be thanked for bringing some much deserved respect to the medium.

I’ve been anxiously waiting for this to come out.  I’m glad it’s here!

My friend got me into a bit of Optic Nerve back in high school.  I haven’t read much of it, but I remember it being good stuff !

Sad faces, reality checking, boring situations, ambiguity, antihero, ordinary attaching character with emotion, “normal” feelings, no moral, no tricks, no beginning, no end, similar storys, empathy for normality and just simple easy style.

I like Adrian Tomin’s books a lot. Thank you!

Tomine is the best

Adrian Tomin’s work is a big inspiration and always fantastic to me. I buy newyorkers just for his covers.  His work is so smart and clean.

Adrian’s work is amazing. I was lucky enough to have stumbled upon ‘Optic Nerve’, and Drawn and Quarterly many years ago.

Love his work!  Simplicity at it’s best!  Not to mention great writing!

I’ve loved Adrian Tomine’s work ever since picking up “Summer Blonde” at the library. His writing is quite thought-provoking and devoid of clichés—it’s so believable, you wonder whose lives he’s documenting. And of course, the art complements it beautifully—it’s clear, realistic, and totally uncluttered.

I also am grateful to him for reprinting his earlier work in “Scrapbook: Uncollected Works 1990-2004”, because it’s so inspiring to see how a young artist got started. Seriously—providing concrete proof that artists don’t just blast onto the scene fully-developed is a great way to get people started in any art form. Can’t wait to read the new book!

There are a handful of people that make me that I’m an Illustrator.  Adrian Tomine is one of them.