Can someone become a fan of the welfare state initiative the same way others fanaticise about pop-culture entities like bands, comic books and movie stars? A journey through the urban landscapes of Basildon New Town and Japanese otaku hangouts. From Eastern European Depeche Mode devotees to Judge Dredd’s Mega-City One. From mundanity to aspiration. From love to loss. Written by @11yrz with illustrations by @jobaaklini , Universal Credit Otaku is now available to buy through our website.
Universal Credit Otaku is now available to buy through our website. £7.99 including P&P to the UK + access to the eBook version. Limited edition of 100.
Thanks to everyone who came down for the launch of the first Metafauna book ‘Universal Credit Otaku’ on Dave Day at the former Blackwing Studios. Illustrations by @jobaaklini
We are launching our first book next Thursday. Universal Credit Otaku is short text written by Chris Michael (@11yrz ) with accompanying illustrations by Lebanese illustrator Jo Baaklini (@jobaaklini ). The launch, hosted on "Dave Day", at All Hallows Church (fka Blackwing Studios) will feature newly commissioned work by the illustrator. All welcome.
@depechemode at All Hallows Church (then Blackwing Studios) in 1981. Our first book “Universal Credit Otaku” launches this Thursday 9th May 2019 at the same place.
