In the landscape of contemporary sequential art, few works challenge the fundamental boundaries of the medium as provocatively as Chris Harnan’s debut graphic novel, Big Pool. Released in July 2025, the work represents a landmark collaboration between the UK’s Breakdown Press and the French risograph specialists Fidèle Editions. Rather than adherin
The Architecture of the Void: Chris Harnan’s Big Pool and the Radical Reimagining of Graphic Materiality
The release of Chris Harnan’s debut graphic novel, Big Pool, in July 2025, marked a significant pivot point for contemporary avant-garde comics. Published as a high-concept collaboration between the London-based Breakdown Press and the French risograph specialists Fidèle Editions, the work represents more than just a collection of illustrations; it
Diving into Adventure: How to Take Your Dungeons & Dragons Session to the Pool This Summer
As the mercury climbs and the promise of scorching summer days looms large, the perennial dilemma for many Dungeons & Dragons enthusiasts emerges: how to reconcile the call of the cool, inviting water with the irresistible lure of epic quests and dungeon delves. Traditionally, the realms of tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) have been synonym
