𝘚𝘯𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘏𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘉𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴 has arrived.
The first monograph by Julian Adon Alexander (
@snakebone_ ),𝘚𝘯𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘏𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘉𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴, opens a door into his world of wonder. The book is part of A Good Pace, a program by co-publishers Good Black Art (
@goodblackart ) and Parallel Press (
@parall.e.l ) dedicated to preserving the stories and work of emerging Black artists through the medium of books.
With over 200 illustrations spanning five years, Julian blends comic book and anime influences to explore vulnerability, anxiety, and identity through self-portraits and youthful Black figures—encouraging readers to expand how they see themselves and their place in the world.
Edited by Jasmin Hernandez (
@gallerygurls ), with essays and interviews by KAWS (
@kaws ), Alvin Armstrong (
@eyesrevive ), Marcos Chin (
@marcoschinart ), Julian Alexander (
@slanginc ), and Phillip Collins (
@phillipmichaelcollins ), 𝘚𝘯𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘏𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘉𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴 is a bold conversation about creativity, preservation, and community—a conversation we’d love for you to join.
The official book launch of 𝘚𝘯𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘏𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘉𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴 will be held on Tuesday, May 13th at the Brooklyn Public Library’s (
@bklynlibrary ) Library for the Arts & Culture. Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more details soon.
Only 500 copies available—order yours today via the link in bio.
Photographed by Corey Danieli (
@coreydanieli )
