The List - Softcover
A killer stalks the streets... he speaks of bearing the New Commandments... of a visit from an Angel... of being God's chosen Messenger... of a reunion in Heaven with his dead parents, with whom he speaks...
His past is of no consequence. His future is bent singularly toward the completion of his quest. And he must not fail lest he lose his promised place in God's House.
Could all he claims be true? Could he indeed be the bearer of the God's New Commandments?
Or is all he speaks of simply the imaginings of a madman with a mind from Hell?
The List offers the reader a unique perspective in that they know only the point of view of the killer, his mind and the quest he embarks upon. Yet among the madness and the carnage lie evidence of the truth.
But truth can present itself in many forms... and it is the reader's part to decide which is to be believed.
Relentlessly brutal, challenging and confronting, The List creates a waking nightmare, employing disturbing themes and psychological implications to as opposed to cheap scare tactics to tap into its reader's psyche. It leaves an unshakable impression.
Comparisons: Preacher, Seven, The Crow, A Clockwork Orange, Memento.
NOTE! Highly recommended for mature readers (15+). The List contains:
Frequent High Level Violence, Frequent Coarse Language, Disturbing Themes, Drug Use and Nudity.
His past is of no consequence. His future is bent singularly toward the completion of his quest. And he must not fail lest he lose his promised place in God's House.
Could all he claims be true? Could he indeed be the bearer of the God's New Commandments?
Or is all he speaks of simply the imaginings of a madman with a mind from Hell?
The List offers the reader a unique perspective in that they know only the point of view of the killer, his mind and the quest he embarks upon. Yet among the madness and the carnage lie evidence of the truth.
But truth can present itself in many forms... and it is the reader's part to decide which is to be believed.
Relentlessly brutal, challenging and confronting, The List creates a waking nightmare, employing disturbing themes and psychological implications to as opposed to cheap scare tactics to tap into its reader's psyche. It leaves an unshakable impression.
Comparisons: Preacher, Seven, The Crow, A Clockwork Orange, Memento.
NOTE! Highly recommended for mature readers (15+). The List contains:
Frequent High Level Violence, Frequent Coarse Language, Disturbing Themes, Drug Use and Nudity.
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From the Author:
It's a common-held belief that an author injects some part of themselves into their work. In the case of The List, this news is probably a little worrying for my Mother. However, as accurate as this assertion may be, it's certainly not to be taken literally with regards to this work; I harbour no dark fantasies about embarking on some insane urban adventure armed with knives and an insatiable blood-lust. I mean, I give to several charities, have rescued countless stray animals and even stop the bloody shower to save insects from drowning! Hardly the psychological make up of a killer.
Instead, what it means is that the writer, especially in this case, has used the medium to express his/her inner self in a constructive way. Ok, so The List is hardly a positive tale, but writing such a dark, angry, violent story is a constructive way to express negative emotion in a way that doesn't hurt anybody. It's not a story I want to live out; it's certainly not a story I want emulated by someone who can't distinguish fantasy from reality (if you're thinking of doing so, please just take a few deep breaths, have a cuppa and a piece of carrot cake and ring your mother); it is, quite simply, a mode of expression.
Allegorically, The List serves as a statement on any unseen forces that seek to condition us; inhibit us; control us. I am not referring specifically to religion here, though it is the obvious one. Moreover, it is an observation of any beliefs, paradigms and attitudes we so desperately cling to without pause for serious contemplation of their influence. Maybe we feel that, bereft of them, our lives - indeed our identities - would lose form... without considering such a thing may just be a blessing in and of itself.
So, there you go. A small insight into why this story came into being. I would love to know your thoughts - positive or negative - on The List. Then again, maybe you're just after the recipe for carrot cake?
Review:
Instead, what it means is that the writer, especially in this case, has used the medium to express his/her inner self in a constructive way. Ok, so The List is hardly a positive tale, but writing such a dark, angry, violent story is a constructive way to express negative emotion in a way that doesn't hurt anybody. It's not a story I want to live out; it's certainly not a story I want emulated by someone who can't distinguish fantasy from reality (if you're thinking of doing so, please just take a few deep breaths, have a cuppa and a piece of carrot cake and ring your mother); it is, quite simply, a mode of expression.
Allegorically, The List serves as a statement on any unseen forces that seek to condition us; inhibit us; control us. I am not referring specifically to religion here, though it is the obvious one. Moreover, it is an observation of any beliefs, paradigms and attitudes we so desperately cling to without pause for serious contemplation of their influence. Maybe we feel that, bereft of them, our lives - indeed our identities - would lose form... without considering such a thing may just be a blessing in and of itself.
So, there you go. A small insight into why this story came into being. I would love to know your thoughts - positive or negative - on The List. Then again, maybe you're just after the recipe for carrot cake?
"Days later I'm still digesting the symbolism of its emotionally-charged ending, dissecting events and reinterpreting their meaning over and over."
Brokenfrontier.com
"You won't find anything else quite like this out there. This is something that you can get so much out of; you'll be thinking about it and examining it and then find yourself going back again."
Morehorror.com
"Bedford controls the story and the reader's access to it masterfully."
Gary Chaloner (Will Eisner's John Law)
"Bedford, Pop and Bonin deliver a masterpiece."
Scaryminds.com
"...dense with meaning and psychologically challenging affairs and intentionally throws you off-center with not only its approach but also its execution that refuses to be pinned down by your senses. Just when you feel you are able to decipher the deeds that are being done, The List delivers a series of revelations that will no doubt electrify..." Supermarcey.com
"...so much more than a simple hack and slash fest featuring gore just for the sake of gore... kept me glued to this book all the way through to its unexpected revelation..." Comicsonline.com
"Henry Pop's stark black and white art is coloured only by Tom Bonin's murky inks, making this puzzle one that requires the participation of the reader (as all good comics should). Pop leaves visual clues as to source of the angel's influence throughout, but it may take several reads to spot them all. Like the narrative, the art goes to the dark side regularly, with bloody reveals often a turn of a page away. This is visceral stuff, and it's only on repeat readings that the shock factor subsides, allowing The Son's misguided words and adherence to a covenant to sink in." Behindthepanels.net
Brokenfrontier.com
"You won't find anything else quite like this out there. This is something that you can get so much out of; you'll be thinking about it and examining it and then find yourself going back again."
Morehorror.com
"Bedford controls the story and the reader's access to it masterfully."
Gary Chaloner (Will Eisner's John Law)
"Bedford, Pop and Bonin deliver a masterpiece."
Scaryminds.com
"...dense with meaning and psychologically challenging affairs and intentionally throws you off-center with not only its approach but also its execution that refuses to be pinned down by your senses. Just when you feel you are able to decipher the deeds that are being done, The List delivers a series of revelations that will no doubt electrify..." Supermarcey.com
"...so much more than a simple hack and slash fest featuring gore just for the sake of gore... kept me glued to this book all the way through to its unexpected revelation..." Comicsonline.com
"Henry Pop's stark black and white art is coloured only by Tom Bonin's murky inks, making this puzzle one that requires the participation of the reader (as all good comics should). Pop leaves visual clues as to source of the angel's influence throughout, but it may take several reads to spot them all. Like the narrative, the art goes to the dark side regularly, with bloody reveals often a turn of a page away. This is visceral stuff, and it's only on repeat readings that the shock factor subsides, allowing The Son's misguided words and adherence to a covenant to sink in." Behindthepanels.net
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- PublisherDog with a Bone Studioa
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 0646510657
- ISBN 13 9780646510651
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages200
- IllustratorHenry Pop, Tom Bonin
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