What’s in Store: Flayed Corpse with Josh Simmons and Friends

Bookstore Events | April 5, 2018

Please join us in welcoming Josh Simmons back to Fantagraphics Bookstore on Saturday, April 14 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM for a book signing and exhibition of original art from his new short story collection Flayed Corpse. The show includes work by Simmons and contributors Eric Reynolds, Eroyn Franklin, James Romberger, Tom Van Deusen, Ben Horak, Pat Moriarity, and Tara Booth, among others. Many exhibiting artists will be present. The exhibition remains on view through April 3, 2018. Combining black humor, social satire, and surreal terror, Flayed Corpse collects more than two dozen of Josh Simmons’ signature horror stories. Together…

Seattle: Josh Simmons “Flayed Corpse” Book Launch at Fantagraphics Bookstore and Gallery

Events | March 23, 2018

Join us at Fantagraphics Bookstore on Saturday, April 14th from 6:00 to 9:00 PM as we host Josh Simmons launching Flayed Corpse and Other Stories, his newest collection of harrowing and genre-bending short horror stories. Flayed Corpse also collects several collaborations between Simmons and other cartoonists including Shanna Matuszak, Ben Horak, Patrick Keck, Tom Van Deusen, and Eric Reynolds, all of whom will be in attendance. The evening will also open an exhibition of art from the book. This reception coincides with the lively Georgetown Art Attack featuring colorful contemporary visual and performing arts presentations throughout the historic district. Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery is…

Portland, OR: Josh Simmons “Flayed Corpse” Release Party at Floating World Comics

Events | March 22, 2018

Acclaimed graphic novelist and master of modern horror Josh Simmons returns with a harrowing and genre-bending collection of short stories. Simmons’ disturbing and often provocative stories work as straight examples of the form as well as blackly humorous, satirical riffs on a genre. Simmons has an uncompromising commitment to exploring the intersection of abomination and hilarity, and Flayed Corpse and Other Stories contains more than two dozen of examples of his deft voice and vision.The individual stories in Flayed Corpse stand on their own as mini-masterpieces, but collectively complement each other in a way that only heightens the anxiety and…