In case you haven’t heard of Andre Frattino, he is a cartoonist who has been nose-to-the-grindstone on his first graphic novel, Flagler’s Few: The Reaper of Saint George Street.
I will allow an excerpt that I’ve scalped from an issue of BSPHI Newsletter (see links) explain:
“Andre Frattino has been an avid fan of the myths and legends that surround the world today. So much so, that he has devoted his life to being a storyteller in every sense of the word. From his studies at Savannah College of Art and Design in Sequential Art and Storyboarding, to the walking ghost tours he gives in the historic district of Georgia’s oldest colony, Andre has made a nitch for him to entertain and educate.
Besides his love for illustration, he also works closely with the supernatural. His interests include, amateur cryptozoology, ufo history, and especially paranormal investigations, where he has conducted several amateur investigations some of which have been ground breaking (the Wragg House, the second oldest house on Broughton Street in Savannah). His paranormal studies are focuses mainly on his most beloved city, the oldest city in the United States, Saint Augustine, Florida.
Andre is working on his first graphic novel, “Flagler’s Few: The Reaper of Saint George Street”, a story of four adventurous young ghost hunters (a modern day witch, a comic book nerd, a pirate, and a skeptic) who team up to hunt down a murderous ghosts who threatens the life of a young college girl. The book was originally meant to be a 277 page graphic novel, but has been adjusted to be two smaller 138 page books. Part 1 is hoped to be released by the end of the year. The book will also include historical documentation of the city as well as a map, and each chapter opens with a paranormal investigative tip donated by teams from across the nation and even across the seas.
Check out more about the book at www.arfstudios.net “
AND NOW FOR THE RELEASE DATE YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR!!!
A soft release in tour and book shops along the real St. George Street in Saint Augustine, Florida is scheduled for October 31, 2009. You will be able to purchase it soon on www.arfstudios.net and possibly via www.lulu.com.
So get ready to check it out! Wishing my fellow ‘toon maker the best in sales and the readers an superlative read!
Enjoy!
Tj
