Poorcraft: A Comic Book Guide to Frugal Urban and Suburban Living!
A Comics project in Chicago, IL by IronSpike ·
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Update #1: Oh my gawd. Plus, some questions answered!
Posted on October 16, 2009
Holy crap you guys. I was really not ready for this at all. I launched the Poorcraft project at 12:30 AM this morning, and now the dumb thing is 25% funded. IT HASN'T EVEN BEEN A DAY.
I must have been really awesome in a previous life.
I wish I could get right down to posting secret, backers-only, developer's blog type stuff, but I'm in San Francisco for the weekend for the Alternative Press Expo. I'll be back in Chicago and rarin' to go Monday! But for now, just a quick mini-FAQ.
Why "urban and suburban" living only? Why not rural?
Well, maybe it's just me, but I think there are a LOT of resources out there for rural self-sufficiency. Many are helpful, but they've made me think "...I live in an apartment building. I can't do that!" while I've read them, too. I like the city, and don't want to move! But I also wanna be a cheapskate while I enjoy everything cities have to offer. I don't think I'm alone.
How "green" is this book going to be?
Incidentally so. Its main concern will not be being environmentally conscious, it just so happens a lot of frugal options are pretty environmentally friendly. The book will advocate bike riding, taking public transportation, living walking-distance from amenities, and growing/cooking food at home. That's good for the planet. But it won't be recommending expensive environmentally friendly options, like installing solar panels and electric cars, or actively denouncing meat-eating and fossil fuel consumption. This isn't about politics, it's about being a cheapskate.
Need any more artists?
Not right now! But we'll see. If I end up overwhelming poor Diana, I'll let you guys know.
That's it for now. Thanks again, everybody! ARGH, SO EXCITED.
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Connected as C. Spike Trotman (755 friends)
I'm Spike. I was born in DC, grew up in MD, and live in IL. I draw all day.
Likes: Squid-based snacks, video games, buskers, jump blues, hairless dogs, balls-to-the-wall indie anything, and NPR.
Dislikes: Marzipan, particle board, and licensed property LEGO sets.
My primary project is a comic called "Templar, Arizona." It's an alternate history slice-of-life story. I bet you'd like it.
You've been a pretty awesome person in this life, for the very little that I know you through your comic Templar, AZ. I check it daily, just because I'm lazy like that. ;)
Your comic Templar, AZ is amazing. If you weren't a great person before, your work will testify for you in later lives.
This nomad wants to know what ideas you have for surviving at an artist's level of pay, because I know an anthropologist's level of pay isn't much better.
Good luck, guys!