Nov 20, 2010

SCARYGIRL GRAPHIC NOVEL
BOOK LAUNCH & ARTIST SIGNING

Magic Pony is excited to welcome acclaimed Australian artist Nathan Jurevicius for an special Scarygirl book launch, signing and art exhibition. Celebrating the adventures of the cult character, Scarygirl, a cute but slightly odd little girl, Nathan creates a psychedelic, dream-like composition of heartfelt stories and reinterpreted folklore.

Please join us Saturday November 20 from 2-5pm for the opening reception and signing with Nathan Jurevicius. This will be Nathans first appearance since 2008. In addition to the Scarygirl book launch we will have limited edition prints available, these prints are exclusive to Magic Pony.

Come see a preview of the new Xbox LIVE Scargirl videogame and prototypes of the collectible Peleda Owl game, coming in 2011.

ABOUT SCARYGIRL THE GRAPHIC NOVEL:
A sensational graphic novel for fans and collectors, starring the cult character Scarygirl, whose designer toys, online comic, game and artwork have won millions of fans world-wide. Abandoned on a remote beach, Scarygirl doesn't know who she is or where she's come from. Blister, a kind and intelligent giant octopus, wants to keep her safe, but Scarygirl needs answers. Who is the strange man haunting her dreams? Will Bunniguru help her unlock the mysteries of her past? Can she trust the wily forest dwellers? Her journey takes her to the edge and beyond... A stunning, colorful, wordless graphic novel by Australian artist Nathan Jurevicius, Scarygirl is a psychedelic, dream-like composition of heartfelt stories and reinterpreted folklore based around a cute but slightly odd little girl and a giant octopus.

Clothbound with dustjacket, color. Hardcover. 128 pages.

"Having no dialogue, the story is told through exquisite illustrations, each worthy of being put in an art gallery. **** (4/4 stars)"
-MX (Sydney)

"A visually stunning book.. a bold spectacle."
- Sunday Age

"The artwork explodes with vibrant colour and psychedelic imagery, drawing Scarygirl's world in bold and vivid detail... A whole feast of treats and surprises"
- Center for Youth Literature

Play the award-winning Scarygirl game here: www.scarygirl.com.

For more information, artwork availability or press preview:
contact@magic-pony.com

Selected Pages and Artwork