Curiosity Killed the Cat

Guess what book I totally fangirled over this weekend?
Paul Madonna's All Over Coffee collection.
While everyone else in the store was excited about Harry Potter being released that night, I geeked out and bought this instead.
I first found out about All Over Coffee over a year ago and it's great to have so many strips compiled into a nice, quality hardback. Since it's a collection and not a compilation, Madonna was able to choose the strips he wished to show, so a few of my favorites are missing but all in all, the collection is well presented. A few strips are shown out of their original date order in order to bring together certain narratives (inasmuch as AOC has narratives) together.
It's gorgeous *_*
Also, my mom got Harry Potter, so I'll read it when she finishes.

Recently I have been watching Spark* about as avidly as I watch Check Please!, which last week led me to discover the art of Paul Madonna, an artist who publishes the weekly comic, All Over Coffee. There's just something in the sketchiness of his lineart (which, since he draws directly in ink, skipping the pencil stage, often contains small inaccuracies that add more character to his style) and the amazing watercolor/wash lighting that really draws you in. His choice of scenery is awesome, too, it's great seeing these little-noticed side alleyways and off-skelter cornices, along with more recognizable landmarks (the Golden Gate and the new De Young, for example). So far my favorite is The sound of no cellphones ringing because the narrowness reminds me of walking up and down the outside stairs of my grandparents' home when we wanted to go to the flat down behind the garage.
Really, check it out.
I think the starkness of the landscapes appeals to the Kino fan in me, yet each has its own sort of strange beauty.