Fauns, faeries, goblins, sorcerers, gentle giants… These are the type of creatures who populate my new little book entitled “Glimpses From The Mummified Wood”, which is out on January the 19th.

As you may have seen throughout my blog and Facebook page, the past year I’ve been working on a long-term graphic novel project called “The Mummified Wood”. It’s a modern dark fairy tale divided into three volumes. During this period, I have completed the final script for the 1st volume as well as created and designed all the main characters.

Because this is a very special and personal project for me, I want it to be delivered in the best possible way. I’m very fortunate and proud to have it taken cared, produced and supported by ShiftFWD, the creative house that my wife Naomi and I run together. For the next steps of the project, we will be experimenting and considering different formats, which include digital media, animation and apps. The future holds exciting possibilities!

Before I take another step into the depths of the wood, I’ve wanted to share with you some of the visions, characters and experiences that I have encountered during this part of the creative journey. That’s why we decided to publish this little book “Glimpses From The Mummified Wood”, which compiles many of the drawings, sketches, and illustrations that I’ve produced. They are NOT the result of the journey but an important part of it, so most of them won’t be featured in the final graphic novel but only on this book.

Rather than making of this book a pure exhibition of my work, I wanted to share with you my experience in a more personal and intimate level. In the book, I talk about personal experiences and events that have guided me along this journey. These include a few anecdotes, life stories and the omnipresent influence of the supernatural heritage from my ancestors in the mountains of the Basque Country. Oh!, and of course, the real encounters with the mischievous goblin that haunted our house during the making of this book.

I hope you enjoy the glimpse of the world that I’ve been exploring for the last few months. Thank you so much for being its witness!

You can read more about the book, see a promotional video and buy it here.

My book “Kooky Pets” has been featured at the last issue (8″) of Beyond Fantasy magazine. It includes 2 pages with a few images from the book. This issue of the magazine also features cover and illustrations by my friend and wonderful fairy artist Julia Jeffrey. You can get a copy of the magazine here.

I’m happy to announce that “Kooky Pets” is now available as an eBook! You can preview a digital copy at Google eBook Store.

It’s been quite a long time since I started finding the best way to deliver a digital copy of the book without losing it’s original artwork quality and for a fair price.

This eBook version of “Kooky Pets” contains exactly the same content as the 2nd paperback edition and it’s a picture book that contains the large size original images from the book. I hope that you enjoy it by browsing it in your devices!

Available for just $7.99!
Get you copy here.

I have created a Facebook Page for you where I’m keeping updates about my forthcoming graphic novel and other projects. Also, I will be posting sketches from the graphic novel that won’t be published anywhere else rather than this Facebook page. See you in Facebook!

It’s a great pleasure for me to announce that the 2nd edition of Kooky Pets is now available in all large online stores!

I few days ago, I announced a delay after the distributor just told me that the book wouldn’t be available until late February. Much to my surprise, I checked it out today and the book is actually already available in Amazon and Barnes & Noble online stores!

This 2nd edition of the book is paperback, a little bigger in size than the 1st one and a little less expensive too. It features a generous Foreword by my friend, the reputed Fantasy doll maker and sculptor Lorell Lehman! Read more about the 2nd edition of Kooky Pets here:
http://www.koldobarroso.com/kooky-pets-by-koldo-barroso/

If you buy the book in Amazon and Barnes & Noble, I would be delighted if you would like to write a customer review in the product page. This will be very helpful for the Kooky Pets to reach a wider audience!

It’s being a long time and a lot of work since I started this adventure along with many of you. Today, I feel really moved and certainly satisfied to see the book in the stores, for this has been such a beautiful experience!
Thank you all and Happy New Year!

Koldo Barroso

This week I was happily surprised to find my work generously featured at Anemotion, a wonderful blog by Susan Wheatley that talks about animation, illustration and other art wonders. It’s a real honor for me to see my work surrounded by some of my most admired animators such as animators Brothers Quay and Lotte Reiniger and illustrators like Arthur Rackham and Edward Gorey. I’m thankful to Susan for making me feel like home!