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In all of Frank and Eliza’s interactions culminating on page 108, I contrived graphic strategies to keep them separated even if they were in the same shot. Eliza is Frank’s long abandoned daughter, unbeknownst to him. She is based on a combination of Natalie Wood and Ayn Rand.

In pages 25-28, I placed Frank on the left side of each horizontal panel, Eliza on the right, separating
them by placing the word balloons in the center of the pages. In this sequence, I separate them by running panel gutters through what would otherwise be the same panel.

Will Norman posted an audio podcast interview of me on his da Vinci’s Waking Dream blog at http://queersotv.com/daVinciPodcast.html

This is a montage sequence of early 50’s San Francisco at night.

The Gay Comics List reviews Fogtown. They really get it. They call me “an impressive graphic storyteller” at http://gaycomicslist.free.fr/blog/index.php/2010/08/fogtown.html

The famous Seattle alternative newspaper The Stranger reviews Fogtown.  He likes it: “This is one of the best comic book mysteries I’ve seen in a great long while.” Read it at http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2010/08/25/fogtown-is-a-good-gay-comic-book-mystery

This is another example of breaking the panel grid for heightened dramatic effect. The triangular panels 1 and 3 become like blades, metaphorically slicing panel 2, itself a sceneof Frank slicing Bone’s face with a stiletto.

This is part of the first batch of pages that I inked in the
14″ x 19″ format with the newly acquired help of my assistant, Lee-Roy. The
larger size gave me more control in the inking, especially necessary for the 6
smaller panels on page 76.

“FILTHY FIFTIES FRISCO”
THE ART OF FOGTOWN

Closing Public Reception & Book Signing

 San Pedro’s 1st Thursdays Art Walk Night  September 2, 2010 from 7-11 PM
 

“This is a fantastic exhibition for anyone who appreciates graphic novels. Each of Mr. Rader’s panels has a small placard that describes a bit about the behind-the-scenes creative process that takes a raw idea and transforms it into a finished book. Original panels from Brad Rader’s newest book. This is a must-see for graphic novel fans! Great exhibition!”  –Louis Jay, Webmaster, The Tom of Finland Foundation

ADULTS ONLY (18 and over)  “Filthy Fifties Frisco” can also be seen by appointment until September 4,2010. Please call, 310.833.3633 or flazhalley@aol.com Flazh!Alley Art Studio is located at 1113 S. Pacific Ave., Suite B, San Pedro, CA. Park in the large city parking lot behind Ramona Bakery at Pacific Ave. & 11th Street. Enter Flazh!Alley from the alley, of course.

www.flazhalleystudio.com