February 5th, 2008
AMPERDUKE LAUNCH
**UPDATE: Chris Judge has an exhibition on in Monster Truck from 6-8 so if you’re in town come to both shows or I’ll kill you**
Hey fwends. The book is printed!! You can order it You can order it here, and view a pdf extract. So the launch will be Feb 14th in The Bernard Shaw in Portobello.
There’ll be a an exhibition in the pub running for a few weeks where I’ve blown up individual panels and stuff. Looks great so far.
The book costs 15 Euro and is 160pgs A5 size. Any orders through the site get an original panel from the comic and the booked signed. I’ll be putting up a dedicated ordering page as soon as possible.
So I’ll slap up any more info over the next few days as it comes.Here’s the trailer to get you going:
Order the book and see a pdf preview here
February 6th, 2008 at 12:00 am
Hey dude. Bout time! Can’t wait to read it. Will def order a copy when you put the link up. Congrats
February 6th, 2008 at 12:08 am
Yayyyyyyyyyyy!
February 6th, 2008 at 12:25 am
Nice one lads! Leave me alone, it was finished 6 months ago, it’s just a struggle trying to fit in assembling a book with all the other comic work and a 9-5 AND a life. Fuck it, I hate hearing people talk about how busy they are. Except me.
February 6th, 2008 at 1:04 am
WOohOOoooo Bob Con! Will you have the order thing up before the 14th? Can we order our copy and collect it on the night? Can’t wait to see it!
February 6th, 2008 at 1:06 am
Sweet, are you you gonna send any out to the ‘big’ indi comics guys around the world, (bagge and those types) for cool quotes?
February 6th, 2008 at 1:12 am
Booya! BobCon arrives! Wait, damnit, I’m in the wrong shagging country. ARGH!
February 6th, 2008 at 1:26 am
super, cant wait!
February 6th, 2008 at 1:34 am
Really looking forward to it. The monster in the Amperduke trailer looks a lil’ like the Cloverfield monster!
February 6th, 2008 at 1:47 am
Bob
That’s brilliant. I’ll order a copy from your site and will see you at the launch!
February 6th, 2008 at 1:50 am
Hey Bob, going to pimp your book to some american friends, any clue what the dollar price tag will be or a rough postage cost?
February 6th, 2008 at 1:54 am
Nice one, its like the perfect Valentines day present!!! Well done Bob
February 6th, 2008 at 2:02 am
Yeay, congrats man, please let me know where can i buy it.
February 6th, 2008 at 2:49 am
Go on the Bob….. Great choice of venue, love that pub. Whens it possiblie to order a copy, gotta get me some signed artwork…. Nice……
February 6th, 2008 at 4:05 am
Want one. Must have. Credit card ready…
February 6th, 2008 at 5:08 am
Won’t be there, but I’ll get one from your interweb site. (Cover looks great)
- pj
February 6th, 2008 at 6:04 am
great news!
Been looking forward to this since seeing the trailer!
(o:
February 6th, 2008 at 7:40 am
Fair bleedin fucks. I want one.
February 6th, 2008 at 8:18 am
I love the trailer! Can’t wait to see the comic. Good luck at the launch. Love the idea of this crazy silent strip. B
February 6th, 2008 at 6:23 pm
After the 14th, you can die. No one will care any more.
February 6th, 2008 at 7:13 pm
Congrats Bob. Now for the sequel!
February 6th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
and the prequel!
February 6th, 2008 at 8:14 pm
Hey pals!! Thanks for the feedback and kind words. Keep em coming, comments are my heroin.
You can order the fucker now for 15lids including postage, drop me a mail. New ordering page should be up in a day or two.
Nechradon similar to the Cloverfield monster? I just googled it to check, half hoping it was so I could get cranky with them. Neh, not much similarity I think.
Hope everyone can make it to the launch. Don’t be weird about talking to me, come up and pinch my arse or whatever. At the Freak Show launch a few heads were cagey about approaching me but don’t be so lame. The launch is a chance to meet up with the readers and sink a few pints. I’ll be wearing the red dungarees.
February 6th, 2008 at 8:22 pm
Bob we didn’t want to tell you but its not that people are cagey or feel weird about taking to you - its cus you smell………bad……really bad…….I’m going to go order my copy now.
February 6th, 2008 at 9:41 pm
[...] The one and only Bob Byrne will be launching his brand-new work, the 160 page Mister Amperduke, “a story in pictures”, on Valentine’s Day in the Bernard Shaw pub in Portobello, Dublin (”You cant miss it, it’s covered in graff art.”) and the pub’s walls will be hosting an exhibition of Bob’s artwork for several weeks - my advice is to have a look at them when you go in then have a look again after several pints of Guinness then try and deconstruct them in your head. I’m not saying this approach will help you reach a deeper understanding of Bob’s art, but it will give everyone else in the pub some amusement as they watch you. The book is available to order direct from Bob’s site and he has full details on there for the book (he will be giving away some signed pages with the first orders as a very nice bonus) and the upcoming launch. Bob was one of the artists held up as a fine example at the Hi-Ex panel on Indy comics (I’m sure it will amuse Bob to think of people saying he is a role model) as one of the creators who has really understood how to work in the small press scene successfully, so you should go and have a look at his site. (thanks to Cliodhna for the heads-up) Print this Story Send to a Friend [...]
February 6th, 2008 at 11:12 pm
In the film there’s bits where it looks a tiny bit like Nechradon. Those google images of the monster look totally different I agree.
February 7th, 2008 at 1:32 am
“Bob was one of the artists held up as a fine example at the Hi-Ex panel on Indy comics”
Always quick to take credit; that was me who was biggin’ you up at the Indie Panel i was on.
Dec.
February 7th, 2008 at 7:04 am
good man!
when will it be in sub city?
February 7th, 2008 at 6:02 pm
nice one bob, congratumalations. Can’t make the launch, unfortunately, but looking forward to the online booking experience! Well done again, here’s hoping amperduke makes you a gazillionaire.
February 7th, 2008 at 6:28 pm
Hey pals, Fair play Dec! You’re the bestest pimp a girl could ever wish for.
Luke it wont be in the shops for a while, might be able to drop a few into Forbidden Planet next week.
Frank!! Gulp, I’ll give you a call about my ‘dedicated ordering page’, struggling with it.
February 8th, 2008 at 2:11 am
Congrats man,
must feel good to have this bad boy out there!
Nice one
February 8th, 2008 at 2:30 am
Certainly does Jim, feels good…….and weird.
February 8th, 2008 at 8:50 am
Screw it luke dont bother getting it off Rob simply get it off Bob. So its been a long time since you said it was gonna be released in 2OO5. How do you feel that your finally releasing it?
February 8th, 2008 at 5:54 pm
Yeah buy it from me and you get an ORIGINAL piece of the book. Feels great to have it finished. Just deadly.
February 8th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
Well done mate, your borther let me know about it. Looks interesting, will catch a copy soon.
February 8th, 2008 at 8:14 pm
count me in.
Nice one boss.
February 9th, 2008 at 4:41 am
I may well do that…
how big is each panel?
February 9th, 2008 at 4:56 am
and when`s the ordering page going up?
February 9th, 2008 at 7:58 am
Its going up my ass.
February 9th, 2008 at 8:27 pm
Just finished it.
Bravo, Bob.
Definately worth the wait. Loved it.
Dec.
February 10th, 2008 at 10:11 am
ah young bob a tron, thanks so much for the copy, have read it about 6 times already a fawning blog post is in the writing, right now! fawning’s the wrong word it’s a true academiwank review for a great great work dude, the tagline should me ‘you’ll believe a man can cry…over wee lego men’…genius
February 11th, 2008 at 2:13 am
Thanks lads. Luke, each panel is about 2×4 inches I’d say, I drew them really big. Just for you.
Fanks Dec, means alot to me when my peers (and bum chums) appreciate it. Same to you Lorcs, looking forward to your academic take on it. You fucking chancer you. Nah, only messing. There IS alot in the book, alot of emotional stuff and questions to mull over.
I love you all dearly.
February 11th, 2008 at 8:28 pm
[...] Yes indeed, Bob Byrne, of Clamnuts.com, has finished his magnum opus ‘Mister Amperduke’. What’s more, he is launching it this Thursday Feb 14th in The Bernard Shaw in Portobello. [...]
February 12th, 2008 at 8:01 pm
woohoo I love getting mail! Book looks sooooo much better in person, I wasn’t gone on the cover when I saw it online but in person it looks fantastic - the print job is very good as well, big chocolate cookie to your printers Bob. Off to read!
February 12th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
Got my copy today… it’s beautiful. Haven’t read it yet, but the print job is lovely. I liked the cover when I saw it online, but as cliodhna says, in the flesh it’s even better. Looking forward to reading it after work!
February 12th, 2008 at 10:04 pm
Thanks peoples! Yep I splashed out on the matt cover, just for you. I’d really love to do have a spot uv with a gatefold cover but maybe for the next one. In 45 years time
February 12th, 2008 at 11:30 pm
[...] Two essential art-related events for all you comic-book fans ina Dublin stylee: Chancer fave Bob ‘Clamnuts’ Byrne has finally completed his eagerly anticipated graphic novel Mr. Amperduke (pictured) and is launching the bladdy thing at the Bernard Shaw pub on Thursday, AKA Valentine’s Day. The very same evening that the Monster Truck Gallery happens to be opening a new show by essential illustator Chris Judge (who just launched his new blog HERE) and his mate Fergal Brennan, entitled Ink 69. What are the chances that two of the finest illustrators in Dublin have events on the same evening? It’s like Fiddy and Kayne all over again. Except with pictures, as opposed to words. The Chancer, regrettably, will have to pass. We have a prior engagement with a lovely laydee, see… That’s right, we’re bringing our mammy to bingo. Sob. more: Meet Mr. Amperduke (Clamnuts) Monster Truck Gallery [...]
February 13th, 2008 at 6:42 am
Dude you may just have saved my Valentines night from an evening of wallowing in self pity.
Just ordered it there.
February 13th, 2008 at 8:59 am
Its tomorrow. Just one more FLIPPIN DAY TO GO. WOOOOOOOOO
February 13th, 2008 at 6:08 pm
Yeah the tagline fro the launch should be:
‘This Valentines Day, FUCK YOUR BIRD and come down to the Shaw’
Stall it down.
February 13th, 2008 at 8:28 pm
Shouldnt that be come all over the Shaw?
February 13th, 2008 at 9:39 pm
“Bob sez : Yep I splashed out on the matt cover, just for you”
Ew, Bob, is that how you’re “personalising” the preorders?
February 14th, 2008 at 10:45 am
I just fucking paid 24 bucks for this thing, it better be good! I bet there was a time in your career when you couldn’t give this shit away. Nah, just giving you a hard time, i know this will be good because i’ve seen panels and you’re not american. It won’t be watered down mindless SHIT. plus i like to support people who struggled for their sucess. If i find out this is a sham im gonna get you!!!!!
February 14th, 2008 at 6:03 pm
Dont worry chief, it pisses on all those lame comics you’ve been forced to read. It really is a great book and the sheer work to page ratio is worth the cash alone. Slurp, now I must stop sucking my own dick. No I can’t it tastes like popcorn.
February 14th, 2008 at 8:17 pm
Hey boss. Good luck with the launch tonight. Sorry i can’t make it.
Dec.
February 14th, 2008 at 8:22 pm
Due to a crazy week, I only just got a chance to read Mr Amperduke this morning. Shunned work and stayed in bed to read it.
Excellent stuff. More disturbing than I had expected, I’m sure I’ve had nightmares featuring some similar characters… however the ending makes sure your spirit is settled before leaving the universe of Mr Amperduke…
Some feat to tell that story without words.
Nice one Bob, a colossal achievemment.
February 15th, 2008 at 9:06 am
Bob, congratulations on the launch. I’ve been reading your rants for a couple of years now and ordered by copy of Mr Amperduke, and guess what, this is the first time I’ve had something to say, and it’s not that much.
Again, congratulations!
February 15th, 2008 at 9:35 pm
Cheers Steve, hope you like the book and comment whenever you want bro! Comments are my heroin.
February 16th, 2008 at 2:05 am
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February 16th, 2008 at 3:40 am
[...] Got my signed copy of Mister Amperduke by Bob Byrne in the post today. Thanks Bob. I’ve just read the first chapter, although I don’t think read is quite the right word. There is no narrative text in the whole book. Bob has diligently stuck to using a graphic lexicon, which means it’ll travel well! I think digesting might be a better description of how you experience this book, and from the outset its level of detail is arresting. This is a graphic novel that appears to have been shot on paper, rather than drawn, and the trailer above really underscores its cinematic quality. [...]
February 16th, 2008 at 3:56 am
Wewt, received my copies today! Only just got in the door so haven’t had a chance to read it yet. In fact, why am I faffing about on t’internet when I could be reading it???
*runs off*
February 16th, 2008 at 4:46 am
FINISHED. ABSALOUTLY BRILLIANT BOB. LOVED IT
February 16th, 2008 at 5:00 am
Got mine today as well. It’s great.
February 17th, 2008 at 3:46 am
Lego…violence…heroes and obsession, it’s all there. A work of art.
February 17th, 2008 at 11:31 pm
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February 20th, 2008 at 11:39 pm
Amperduke ticks every box for me man. Looks great, is a good idea and has so far proven v unpredictable. Top marks!
February 24th, 2008 at 7:37 pm
Just read Amperduke last night mate - I have to say it is narratively tighter than a homophobe’s arsehole at a pride parade.
Well worth the wait…my only quibbly, why did he let the padlock stop him after he had forcibly disarmed two cops and stolen an ambulance.
March 2nd, 2008 at 12:00 am
nice one. just read it. will do so again and again i’m sure. well done! whens the next one ready? heh
March 4th, 2008 at 3:44 am
Mysterious package with no return address arrived today. The postage stamp with its weird quasi-English reminded me that a certain parcel was on its way. AWESOMENESS!!