Editions Krizaliz
Montreal publisher for books and fine arts
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Editions Krizaliz: a blog about literature
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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.
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From 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.
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Why do we call some comics “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.
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El baile de la reina o que en sus centros la tierra retiemble: una historia corta sobre la ultima emperatriz del imperio mexicano que nunca fue.
Esta historia corta trata sobre la ultima emperatriz del imperio mexicano que nunca fue. El titulo está inspirado en el himno mexicano. Todo lo demás es inventado.
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Amores de blanco y negro: una historia corta sobre estar encerrado en una burbuja de privilegio mientras se está perdidamente enamorado y el mundo lentamente se acaba.
Esta historia corta está escrita en forma de carta. Todo transcurre en el México que atravesaba la Revolución Mexicana. Esta inspirada en las películas del cine de oro Mexicano. ¿Casi no se nota el SEO, verdad?
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La Koala et la famille: una historia corta sobre inmigración en Montreal
Esta historia corta, o cuento (como quieras llamarle) es ligeramente autobiográfico. Es la historia de una Koala que se muda a Montreal en la busca de un nuevo hogar, después de que los incendios forestales destruyeron su hogar en Australia.
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The troublesome bondage of the panel: ISSUE 1! (a short story about how sooner or later comics will break your heart)
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.
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Kristalina or an hour in the life of a modern witch: a short story about magic and being stuck outside of time.
This short story is the tale of a modern witch who lives in Montreal, studies art and magic, and has a name that sounds like something out of an old Victorian novel. Think of it as Dr. Strange meeting the Flash, but it is actually an indie movie with no budget and a dream.
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Worlds of Omniscience: a short story about the multiverse
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”.
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Engineers 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). […]
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Qui est le méchant des milles visages ?
Un héros sera toujours défini par ses méchants. Et pour cette bande dessinée sur les superhéros à Montréal, dans laquelle on créerait un héros à partir de zéro, on aurait également besoin de ses propres méchants qui défieront Geneviève de différentes manières. Je voulais que chaque chapitre ait toujours un nouveau personnage. Et pour y […]
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Découvrant la dernière identité secrète – dans les coulisses de la creation d’un bande dessinée
Dans les coulisses : Créer une histoire de super-héros à Montréal Pour ma bande dessinée, j’avais besoin d’un protagoniste qui avait les caractéristiques d’un super-héros : quelqu’un de puissant et hors de l’ordinaire. J’ai commencé à concevoir ses compétences afin de réfléchir à la façon dont il traiterait les méchants de l’histoire. Ensuite, je me […]
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De quoi parle la bande dessinée? Ou, plutôt, comment puis-je déchiffrer ce que la bande dessinée que nous faisons est sur?
Même si je savais que ma protagoniste s’appelait Geneviève, elle était une personne sourde et la fille d’Anka? Je ne savais pas de quoi il s’agissait. Je veux dire, je ne savais pas ce que je voulais dire. Ici, j’explique comment j’ai compris de quoi parle la bande dessinée que nous faisons.
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Dans les coulisses de la création d’une bande dessinée à Montréal – Partie 1
Le processus créatif à Montréal : dans les coulisses de la création d’une bande dessinée Dans ce blog, mon objectif est de documenter tout ce que nous allons faire pour faire de notre bande dessinée une réalité. L’idée est de donner un aperçu des coulisses de la création d’une bande dessinée. Trouvez la version en […]
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La bande dessinée comme outil de vulgarisation “Vivos se los llevaron”
Ce genre de bande dessinée est très similaire aux autres bandes dessinées qui racontent une histoire fictive. Pourtant, ici, les événements sont vrais. Ils sont des faits. On ne parle pas de film documentaire, ni de livres de référence. On parle d’histoires, des histoires vraies, mais des histoires quand même. Pour cette édition, j’ai choisi une BD qui illustre très bien cette idée.
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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 tool for exploring fundamental questions about the human experience. This is an introduction to the genre of science fiction, an overview, characteristics, themes, types of narratives, the history of the genre, to help you understand how to navigate and engage with science fiction works and authors.
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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.”
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The real Heart of Darkness are the friends we made along the way
At a first glance, one might argue that in the Heart of Darkness, we devolve into the worst version of ourselves. And that anyone who finds themselves isolated from the world will succumb to their darkest and most vile and horrifying impulses. After all, that is why we built cities and empires, so that we could live together in society. So that we could live by the rule of law, so that we wouldn’t kill our neighbors whenever a disagreement was brought up. So that we don’t end up like Mr. Kurtz.
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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.
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There is no such thing as just a story
I have been trying to figure out how to be a post-modern writer and in the process I have written a few short stories, which I have in turn published in eBook form.
Got any book recommendations?