Memories of Taiwan: The Comic Anthology – Now on Kickstarter!

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I am proud to announce that my comic anthology series Visions of Taiwan is getting reprinted as a new graphic novel anthology, with the complete run of issues # 1 – 4, now retitled Memories of Taiwan

Published by SLG Publishing, there is now a Kickstarter active for raising funds pn this new book. If you pledge $15 USD, enjoy the eBook edition which is perfect for backers from all over the world. For $35 USD, get the softcover book mailed to you (if located in North America)

We’re nearly at the goal, almost 90%, we only need a little more to get over the finish line. Offers available until September 25, don’t miss out!

37 Stories. 19 Artists. 1 Island.

Memories of Taiwan is a graphic novel anthology collecting the complete Visions of Taiwan comics series, featuring thirty-seven stories by nineteen international artists. Edited by Ray Hecht, the book presents Taiwan through a wide range of outsider perspectives: funny, personal, awkward, observant, anxious, celebratory, and reflective. With stories about festivals, art, travel, food, friendship, cultural confusion, and everyday life, this collection offers a many-voiced portrait of Taiwan as remembered by the artists who lived there, visited there, and were changed by the experience.

Memories of Taiwan features work by Erique Chong, Kristin Foss, Joel Fremming, Kim Glidden, Fabienne Good, Ray Hecht, Patty Hogan, Roelien Immelman, Thai Martin, Stefano Misesti, Daniel C. Moore, Paulina Olejnik, Andrew Quartermain, Jon Renzella, Angela Sauceda, Bronwen Shelwell, Daniel Martinez Sierra, Royce Widjaya, and Todd Allen Williams.

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Visions of Taiwan # 3 – Special Promotion!

I am proud to present Visions of Taiwan # 3, the latest issue in the comics anthology:

Featuring stories by talented artists from all over the world, please enjoy the series which is free to download this weekend only! Check out all three issues now, via Amazon for the Kindle

Festivals and holidays, what better way to experience life in Taiwan than through its traditions? This issue of Visions of Taiwan features stories focused on different times throughout the year special to Taiwan.

Eight short comic stories by talented artists from all over the world, each with its own unique vision of life on this special island:

“Tales of the Taoyuan Airport” by Ray Hecht

“A Ph.D in Taiwan” by Daniel Martinez Sierra

“Once in a Dream” by Angela Sauceda

“Feng Pow” by Joel Fremming

“Tomb Sweeping” by Jon Renzella

“The not-so-typical Dragon Boat Festival on the Island of Xiaoliuqiu” by Fabienne Good

“Ghost Month” by Bronwen Shelwell

“The Man on the Moon” by Stefano Misesti

People-watching on the Train: a comic

Visions of Taiwan comics review — Comics Grinder

Visions of Taiwan. Ray Hecht, editor. Lei Press. 2023 51pp. $4.99 I’ve been following the work of Ray Hecht for years now and it has been fascinating to see him develop as a writer, artist, and now as the leading force behind this collection of short works in comics. Hecht is a devoted and creative […]

Visions of Taiwan comics review — Comics Grinder

Visions of Taiwan No.1

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What Da Cover Says: Visions of Taiwanis an anthology comic series focusing on the lesser-known land of Taiwan.

Featuring a range of new voices from around the world, each artist has made Taiwan their home and has a unique take on what it is truly like to be there. With seven stories in total,Visions of Taiwanis sure to have something for everyone.

There’s “Nineteen and Moving Along” by Erique Chong; “An Island of Inspiration” by Fabienne Good; “Some People” by Joel Fremming; “How Not to Get Your Scooter License in Taiwan” by Ray Hecht; “Green Island” by Bronwen Shelwell; “Walk & Talks” by Patty Hogan and Todd Allen Williams; and “ConSequential” by Jon Renzella.

Each story contains its own perspective about what makes life worth living in Taiwan, told with humor and depth. It’s not always easy and there are all kinds of experiences, but above all…

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