What is Editions Krizaliz?
We are a Montreal publishing house. We deal in fine-art and books, which are all made by humans for humans. We don’t do that AI nonesense. Also we like to overthink about the media we produce and consume, meaning that we sometimes publish literary analysis about books or just a vibe-check on other forms of popular culture and media. On rare occasions we also produce vide-essays, but let’s be honest that is so 2016. We living in the future now.
Do you want to publish something on this digital magazine?
Give us $500 CAD to get published instantly (I mean, as long as it isn’t anything illegal or fascist or racist or anything like that – I mean c’mon, don’t be a dick) or, send us your submission for an article, story or whatever interesting prose or political nonsense you believe might interesting to our based and giga-chad readers.
Interested in advertising with us?
If you are interested in advertising with us or having a promoted post, send us an email too. If you are not evil we can come to some sort of an arrangement that involves you giving us money for the chance of reaching our enlightened readership.
Connect with us.
Stop de niasser and give us a follow on the digital shogunate of your preference. Share our content and show off to your friends by being based.
-
✴︎
Kristalina or an hour in the life of a modern witch
This short story is about a young witch who finds herself trapped out of time. Nothing moves because time is frozen. This is a science fiction fable. I hope you survive the experience.
-
✴︎
AM I Vampyre?
This is a story about vampires and unrequited love. There is horror and passion, and above all the blood that is the life!
-
✴︎
✴︎ PhotographyThe Montreal City Hall receives its first visitors in 5 years!
Welcome to Montreal City Hall. Unless you haven’t been to the old port at all in the past 5 years, you didn’t notice that Montreal’s City Hall underwent some renovations. For as long as I’ve lived in this city the building was always obscured behind construction workers, equipment or something else. So you can imagine…
-
✴︎
How to build a fascist regime
This piece of media called “How to build a fascist regime” was written and illustrated by 2 Mexican brothers who do not like fascists. That being said – I shall now proceed to inform the search engine what this piece of content is about, so that more people can find this. You know how it…
-
✴︎
How can you find time to read heavy books in a digital world?
The solution my dear reader is to create a dedicated space and time to read. But this doesn’t mean you stop doing things or just stop working. Here I am going to share with you how I “created” an exclusive space and time to read.
-
✴︎
✴︎ Films & TVFrom Ghosts To Shells (The relationship between AI, simulation, and reality in animation filmmaking)
In film animation, the use of various media and techniques creates a manufactured reality that is designed to engage our senses and emotions in a way that feels real to ultimately create a simulation of reality.
-
What is the difference between comics and graphic novels?
Since their inception, comics have been in a constant search for legitimacy. Their humble beginnings on the newspapers gave them the reputation of being something vulgar or popular, which does not deserve to be taken seriously, both by artists and academics who study literature and other forms of art, such as painting.
-
✴︎
The troublesome bondage of the panel: ISSUE 1!
This short story is completely fictional. It is the tale of 2 experienced comic book writers who work at the Distinguished Comics company. They really need to get a drink today.
-
✴︎
Worlds of Omniscience
This short story was inspired by the multiple works of science fiction I read while pursuing my bachelor’s degree. The list includes Margaret Cavendish’s “The Blazing World”, Edgar Allan Poe’s “A Descent into the Maelström” and many more. This is a work of Fan Fiction, exactly like “Paradise Lost”.
-
✴︎
✴︎ Films & TVEngineers turn dreams into reality: Exploring the animated worlds of Studio Ghibli
Over the past few years, we have seen a shift in the reception and recognition of animated media in the Western World. Animated TV shows and movies are becoming increasingly more mature and audiences now expect a higher standard of quality from animation studios. Quality that is often exclusively reserved for “live-action” movies (Lamarre, 332).…
-
✴︎
A Beginner’s Guide to Science Fiction: Navigating the Possibilities of the Genre
Science fiction is a genre that has been long established in literature, it is characterized by its ability to explore the possibilities of science, technology and its effects on human society and the world. Its stories often set in the future or in alternative worlds, in which it uses scientific concepts and technologies as a…
-
✴︎
The influence of Paradise Lost on Frankenstein
“Paradise Lost exerted a major influence on Frankenstein, particularly with regard to themes of creation, fall, and guilt. In both works, the main characters are “created” beings who rebel against their creator and must face the consequences of their actions.”
-
Le pouvoir de la métamorphoses dans la fiction sur les vies des filles a Montréal
On va parler de la BD qui s’appelle « le Bain Saint Denis », écrit et illustré par Boum et De l’autre côté on va se concentrer sur une histoire courte qui s’appelle « Victoria » écrit par Marianne Locht.
-
Les histoires cachées à Montréal dans « Mile End » par Mitchell Hellman
J’ai commencé a lire la Bande Dessinée « Mile End » Ia semaine avant le premiere juin, la fête national de Déménagement au Quebec, et après avoir réussi ma première expérience de déménager d’un maison à l’autre, la BD à une significance different pour moi aujourd’hui. Pendant que j’attendait mon tour dans la ligne d’attente de U-…
-
✴︎
A World War Z analysis, is the novel really about zombies? Reading a neoliberal utopia.
In a nutshell, “World War Z” by Max Brooks presents a zombie apocalypse, embodying the idea that: It is easier to imagine the end of the world than to imagine the end of capitalism. An idea that is almost stereotypical by this point; Almost, being the key.
-
✴︎
Angelical Temptations: Unequal companions
The goal of this essay is to prove that Adam and Eve are not equal because they are tempted in a different way. I have to analyze their hierarchy which encompasses their place in the world as the newest creation in the garden of Eden, and the authority that each possess as well as their…
-
✴︎
The Clockwork Universe of Paradise Lost: God, Free Will, and Time
In “Paradise Lost” upon first glance, God appears tyrannical and prejudiced against humanity. In fact, the first thing God says about humanity is essentially a condemnation of the species. Even worse, the angels seem to be okay with it. However, there is a difference between the idea of God in “Paradise Lost” and the commonly…
-
✴︎
Eve and Adam’s conflicting portrait of gender
Eve and Adam make their debut in Book 4 of Paradise Lost. They appear godlike and lords of all! But are they truly equal? What does it mean to be equal and fit companions? Books 4, 8, 9 & 10.
-
✴︎
Satan and Raphael: The Significance of Otherworldly Characters in “Paradise Lost”
This essay explores the significance of the characters Satan and Raphael in John Milton’s epic poem, Paradise Lost. The angels in the poem offer a rich and dense cluster of topics, revealing their otherness and limitations while exploring questions about their creation, fall, knowledge, and purpose. Satan and Raphael are disturbingly human, highlighting the uniqueness…
-
✴︎
When poetry gets political: The importance of Paradise Lost
Paradise Lost by John Milton is a 10, 565 lines LONG epic poem and the best thing about it is that it doesn’t rhyme. But how, I hear you asking, how can a poem not rhyme? Isn’t that the whole point of writing poetry? Well, it’s a lot more complicated than that.
-
✴︎
The life and times of John Milton
It has been brought to my attention that you don’t know who John Milton was.
-
✴︎
3 methods for writing essays depending on your personality
Traditional-linear method Discovery-draft; or, directed free writing Reflective-writing; or, for experienced writer (OR FOR EMERGENCIES) Choose any of the 3 methods for writing essays depending on your personality. You can start implementing them into your workflow today! But, how do you know which one of these writing models is the right choice for you? First,…
-
Who killed Jimmy Olsen? or, Why it is impossible to write a superman movie
If we want to answer the question, firstly, we have to define who Superman is, and to understand him we must understand 2 fundamental aspects of the character; His Identity, and his Intersubjectivity.
-
✴︎
The list of 23 tips for English literature students
All credit for creating this style sheet belongs to Dr. Alan Bourassa. Please use this style sheet to avoid some common troubles. Only bottomless self-pity will permit you to imagine that these twenty-three items have the ability to impede your creative powers. On the contrary, attention to this list is likely to force you to…
-
chapter 5: sadly, modern books are not art. the invasion of the book as products.
each book is sold as a different and unique experience among thousands of unique and different experiences expertly crafted by professionals
-
✴︎
Chapter 4: Aggressive Mexican Poets
I haven’t sold a single book yet. Not one. Rien de Rien. I am still figuring out how to attract readers and customers to the website. SEO is a difficult thing to understand. I mean, I want to write fiction!
-
✴︎
Analysis of Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet)
From all the characters, Constance Ledbelly is the only one with a dual role. She is the heroine and the catalyst of comedy. She is the author and the proof that Shakespeare’s tragedies are susceptible to change.
-
✴︎
-
✴︎
Chapter 2: I’m tired of not being a famous writer
Forgive me Frida; but, I don’t want to end up like you.
-
Chapter 1: Literature in the times of COVID (Sick And Tired of the Tragic Year of 2020)
These are my thoughts and they come and go as they please.
-
The funny reason why the Batman is a joke.
The Joker transforms tragedy into comedy. However, the character of the Riddler plays the role of the fool. The witty fool. This character is a staple of Shakespearean comedic plays. The presence of the Fool is what transforms a tragedy into a comedy
-
✴︎
How to write a thesis for an essay
The thesis is the core of your essay. Your thesis statement answers in a clear manner three important questions; What, How and So What? For clarity’s sake let’s write one sentence for each question.
-
✴︎
Waking Up Poetry
It was not the Great War that caused a change in poetry, it certainly destroyed any illusion that war is glorious or just a game. The war did not kill traditional poetry, that had already happened before any shots were fired
-
✴︎
