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Story & Illustration by Mark Aldrich
Shards Of Time pulls the reader into the exploits of a group of cartoon animal women known as the SPOOL Society (Sisters for the Preservation Of Old Landmarks). Each member represents a different country. The novel is composed of separate episodes, which are set in motion by the Society’s study of architectural history.
In each of the fifteen episodes, A SPOOL Society member visits a specific building and has a series of adventures; eventually her experiences are written up and delivered as a lecture to the group. Occasionally in the stories, the characters “freeze" in mid-motion so that they assume the position of the subjects of famous paintings, or climactic scenes from historical occurrences.
These frozen moments are the shards of time; they allude to art’s role in preserving important moments in history. When the narrative motion stops, the reader can pause and reflect upon the story, since the characters or motion are sometimes being emphasized, sometimes with comic effect. This “freeze” is also related to the preservationist work of the SPOOL Society.
Additional Content:
Shards Of Time, 15 episode promotional showcase
"Shards Of Time" - A 15 book series- written & illustrated by Mark Aldrich. Promotional films by WULFLYNX media; all rights reserved (c) 2023
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Artist / Creative (Individual)
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Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship
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2006
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Artist / Creative (Individual)
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Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship
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2006
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Depends on the venue, cast size, and which episode is being presented.State of Residence:
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