Signals From The Hill

In this episode we talk to Tim Bird, the creator of Adrift on a Painted Sea, which came out on the 1st October 2024. Kat talks to Tim about family, memory, loss, art… and making quiet comics.

In this episode we talk to J. Webster Sharp, the creator of The Scrapbook of Life and Death, which came out on the 3rd September 2024. We talk about newspaper clippings, the secret lives of humans, and art as exorcism.

In this episode, Avery Hill Publishing's Ricky Miller talks to Katriona Chapman about her cultural influences on her work in comics. Katriona picks a favourite book, play, film, comic, and TV show to discuss. Signals from the Hill is the Avery Hill Publishing podcast! In this episode, Avery Hill's Ricky Miller and Pidge talk about the cultural influences on Pidge's work in comics. Pidge picks a favourite book, film, comic, TV show and podcast to discuss.

Signals from the Hill is the Avery Hill Publishing podcast! In this episode, Avery Hill's Ricky Miller and Pidge talk about the cultural influences on Pidge's work in comics. Pidge picks a favourite book, film, comic, TV show and podcast to discuss.

In this episode, Avery Hill Publishing's Ricky Miller talks to Lizzy Stewart about her book 'Walking Distance' and the cultural influences on her work in comics. Lizzy picks a favourite book, film, comic, TV show and piece of music to discuss.

In this episode, Avery Hill Publishing's Ricky Miller talks to Kit Anderson about her book 'Safer Places' and the cultural influences on her work in comics. Kit picks a favourite book, film, comic, TV show and piece of music to discuss.

In this episode, comics editor extraordinaire Shelly Bond interviews Pidge, the creator of 'Infinite Wheatpaste Vol. 1 - Catalytic Conversions' about her extraordinary Sci-Fi epic. Help support the book now on Kickstarter (campaign ends 11th April 2024!)

We look back on our favourite moments from comics in 2023, and discuss what we're looking forward to in 2024.

Ricky Miller asks comic artist George Wylesol to talk about a favourite book, film, piece of music, TV show and video game. They discuss what influences these might have on George's unique and fascinating graphic novels.

In this episode, Avery Hill Publishing artist Lizzy Stewart (Walking Distance/Lights, Planets, People!) talks to Owen D. Pomery about his upcoming graphic novel The Hard Switch. They have a fascinating discussion about Owen's creative process and his love of world-building, kiosks, B-movies.

In this episode we talk to Briggs about their newly-release graphic novel adaptation of Macbeth, and Ricky also tries out a new podcast format in this one! He asks Briggs to name a favourite film, piece of music, book, comic and TV show, and they discuss how these may have influenced Briggs's work and creativity over the years.

In this episode we talk to Tillie Walden in honour of the five year anniversary of the release of her hugely successful graphic novel On a Sunbeam. We chat with Tillie about the early origins of the comic, we go deep into some parts of the story and characters, and we even speculate about a potential sequel! (Spoiler alert - it's probably not going to happen.)

In this episode we talk to Ellice Weaver, the creator of Big Ugly. We talk world-building, being part of a cartooning couple, and loving your characters!

In this episode we talk to Nicole Goux, the creator of Pet Peeves. We talk storytelling, manga, the struggle to make things… and writing embarrassing songs in college!

In this episode we talk to Shanti Rai, the creator of Sennen. We talk mythology, and anthropology and comic art... plus how chronic illness has affected Shanti's creative processes.

Signals from the Hill is the Avery Hill Publishing podcast! In this episode we talk to Tom Humberstone, the creator of Suzanne, which came out last week. We do a deep dive into ideas about storytelling and writing, and find out about Tom's early small press work creating (among other things) the well-loved UK comics anthology Solipsistic Pop.

In this episode we talk to Taki Soma, the creator of Sleeping While Standing which comes out in July 2022. We talk about why Taki loves editing, the balance of darkness and humour in her writing, and how she narrowly avoided a career in advertising.

In this episode we talk to George Wylesol, who's book ‘2120' has just come out. We discuss how he arrived at his unique, dark and compelling style of storytelling, and his journey through the three books he's published with Avery Hill.

Signals from the Hill is the Avery Hill Publishing podcast! In this episode we talk to Karen Shangguan, the creator of Quiet Thoughts, which came out in autumn 2021. We talk about how Karen makes her poetic, contemplative comics.

In this episode we talk to Lord Hurk, the creator of Jinx Freeze, which came out in October 2021. We discuss tying lots of ideas together into one big story, the London small press scene, dreams... and lovingly-rendered biscuits.

In this episode we talk to Clio Isadora, the creator of Sour Pickles, which came out in October 2021. We talk about how Clio approaches making comics, the economic inequalities that affect people hoping to make a living in the arts, and how the pandemic has affected people in the industry.

This month we talk to Molly Naylor and Lizzy Stewart, the creators of ‘Lights, Planets, People!' about their new book. We talk about how they adapted the graphic novel from an original play by Molly, their experience of collaborating, and what it's like to work across a variety of different mediums and art-forms.

This month is a tough episode in that it marks the last episode of Signals From The Hill that will be hosted by this podcast's founder and our Head Of Sales, Steve Walsh. The whole team chat with Steve about his time in comics, from childhood reads, to building the graphic novel section in Waterstones' flagship store, his time running the small press section at Gosh! Comics and then coming to work for Avery Hill. Content Warning for friends of Steve. It contains some bad news about his health that, if you don't already know the extent of, you might not want to find out in this way. So maybe don't listen to this until you've had a chance to speak to Steve or someone close to him.

We talk to Warren about his work with SPX and the Library of Congress and his appreciation of Tillie's work and his role in the production of Alone In Space.

We talk to Gina about Tillie's second book as well as her own life and work in comics.

We talk to Ricky about the impact of Tille Walden's debut book on the comics industry and Avery Hill as a publisher

We talk to Hannah about her time as Comics Laureate and look at the work she did, including a massive survey of comics creators.

We talk to Andy about Broken Frontier's expansive scope and the related projects that Broken Frontier organise and support.

We pick our favourites from 2020 and reveral the new titles we have coming out in 2021

We talk to Kat about her work with Avery Hill and her process in putting together her books.

A chat with Patrick about his creative life and the process of making The Flood That Did Come, his recent release through Avery Hill Publishing.

We talk to Charlot Kristensen about her life as a creator, the comic scene in Ireland and the power of collectives.

A chat with Owen about Victory Point, his new book from Avery Hill Publishing.

A chat with Stephen about Page 45's origins and history

A chat with Jared from OK Comics in Leeds all about the origin and history of the shop.

We talk to Andrew from Gosh! all about the shop's origins history and plans for the future.

This month we talk to Lizzy Stewart on the importance of creative hubs, the value in re-examining older work and her book, Walking Distance, a visual essay on society, womanhood and 80's movies. Our theme tune is an excerpt from 'Against' by Harlow Family Group and is used with kind permission.

This month we convene the first meeting of the Avery Hill Book Club and welcome Rob Clough, a comics critic whose work has appeared at places like The Comics Journal and Publishers Weekly as well as his own blog High-Low, and Kat Chapman, who self-publishes Katzine and has released Follow Me In through Avery Hill Publishing, to discuss Mimi and the Wolves by Alabaster Pizzo.As well as talking at length about Mimi and the Wolves we also round things off with a celebratory chat about the number of new and exciting publishers and presses that have emerged in recent years, including Shortbox, Diskette Press and a recently announced project that Rob is involved with, Fieldmouse Press. Our theme tune is an excerpt from 'Against' by Harlow Family Group and is used with kind permission.

This month we chat to George Wylesol all about his stunning new book Internet Crusader, let you know about our other new release, Mimi and the Wolves by Alabaster Pizzo, and have a look at the events lined up internationally for Day of Dredd with 2000AD. Our theme tune is an excerpt from 'Against' by Harlow Family Group and is used with kind permission.

This month we talk to Ricky Miller from Avery Hill Publishing about the year in comics so far.

A chat with Corinne Pearlman, news on a new item in our webstore and an update on the Cartoon Museum.

We talk to Scott about his new book, Marble Cake and have some exciting news about London's Cartoon Museum.

A chat with Claire Scully and some important information on Free Comic Book Day.

This month we talk to Ben Smith about the Teasury of British Comics, share some information on new work from one of our creators and events at shops we like and give a shout out to the That Comic Smell podcast.

This month we talk to Gareth Brookes about his life and work in comics with some insights into working with different materials and techniques, the importance of smaller comics shows and a very interesting trip to South Korea.We also point out our new lower shipping rates to the States, some exciting events from some of our favourite shops and give a shout out to the Awesome Comics podcast. Our theme tune is an excerpt from 'Against' by Harlow Family Group and is used with kind permission.

This month we talk to Steve Tilloson about his life and work in comics with some insights into working with collaborators, creating space for yourself in a scene and the practicalities of making comics. We also round up some recent awards and recognition for Avery Hill Publishing books and creators, point out some events and offers from some of our favourite shops and give a shout out to the Panel Borders podcast.

Our pick of 2018 from our own backlist, other publishers and the whole of media.

We talk to Kristyna Baczynski all about her new book, Retrograde Orbit, looking at scaling up your skillset to take on larger projects, some interesting use of visual signifiers in the piece and the ideas of heritage and the emigrant experience that are explored in the book.

This month we have Katriona Chapman and Elizabeth Querstret in conversation about their work and practice, give a shout out to OK Comics in Leeds and the Panel Borders Podcast.

This month we have Katriona Chapman and Elizabeth Querstret in conversation about their work and practice, give a shout out to Travelling Man in Leeds and the That Comics Smell Podcast and share some events we'll be at this month.