About this project
MOLLY is a graphic novel project based on a true Vancouver, BC, Canada cold case. In January 1953 the skeletal remains of two young brothers were found in Stanley Park. They were murdered with a hatchet.
Despite a massive investigation that went on for decades, their identities remain unknown. In 2004, Katarina Thorsen volunteered to research the case with a retired homicide detective. He was following a strong lead that was eventually dropped. Katarina and the detective parted ways. A lead Katarina pursued on her own led to an intriguing possibility as to the identity of the mother (and prime suspect) who committed suicide shortly after the murders.
There is insufficient evidence to warrant an exhumation of the woman's body for DNA comparisons, but the connections and circumstantial evidence are incredible. The amount of research currently collected on this lead is impressive.
MOLLY will be a fully illustrated, experimental graphic novel based on true facts, but a fictional interpretation.
Anna Thorsen will act as producer, event coordinator and promoter. It will be illustrated and written by Katarina Thorsen, in a diary/journal/sketchbook format evocative of Lynda Barry's latest work. It will then be self-published in a small run in Spring 2012, promoted through social media campaigns and art events and shopped around to publishers. The funding will allow Katarina to focus on writing and illustrating the work, as well as allow Anna to produce and publish a small run and to cover promotional and event costs.
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All backers will receive a mention in the book (if they so wish). Take a look at the fun rewards available for various donation levels! In addition, backers who donate $100 and above will receive a signed copy of the book when it is published!
All backers who donate $50 and up will appear in the graphic novel in a cameo role!
FAQ
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Please send your photo(s) to kthorsen@shaw.ca along with your mailing address, so we can send you the original. Also, please indicate whether or not you want your portrait featured on Katarina's blog: http://katthorsen.wordpress.com
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THIS PROJECT WILL ONLY BE FUNDED IF AT LEAST $15,000 IS PLEDGED BY SUNDAY SEP 11, 5:17PM PDT.
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No, we will be self-publishing a small run approximately Spring 2012, and will then promote the book through art events and social media and shop the book to publishers.
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Please email photos of yourself to kthorsen@shaw.ca
Have a question? If the info above doesn't help, you can ask the project creator directly.
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"5 minute pencil portrait" done by Katarina Thorsen by emailing a photo: see examples http://katthorsen.wordpress.com/portraits/
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Sock crow made by Katarina Thorsen: see http://www.etsy.com/listing/54373672/summer-sale-sock-crow-made-to-order-by
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All backers who donate $100 and above will receive a signed copy of the book when it is published!
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Frida Kahlo sock monkey made by Katarina Thorsen: see http://www.etsy.com/listing/73999960/frida-kahlo-sock-monkey-made-to-order-by Name included as project DONOR in book.
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Personalized oil portrait on wood (16" x 20") made to order: see http://www.etsy.com/listing/77481183/portraits-made-to-order-in-oil-on-wood Name included as project PATRON in book.
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Anna Thorsen born and raised in Vancouver, now resides in San Francisco. With a focus on fashion, the arts, events, travel, design, production and fine living, she shares that obsession with the world on her blog: I NEED A SOCIAL LIFE!
She is excited to now partner with her mother, Katarina Thorsen, as producer of "Molly" (a true crime murder mystery researched and soon to be written and illustrated in experimental graphic novel form by Katarina).
Katarina is a visual artist, art therapist who believes wholeheartedly in the healing power of art. She is passionate about drawing, evidence analysis and the psychology of criminal behavior.
