Word: jeffrey
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...Xeric foundation fosters new growth through its grants given out to first-time self-publishing comic artists. An invaluable resource, the Xeric has provided monies to aspiring authors since 1992, resulting in dozens of books that may never have otherwise seen publication. Two of the 2004 recipients, Nick Jeffrey and Karl Stevens, have recently released their Xeric-sponsored books. Both of their works prove the value of the Xeric endeavor...
...Nick Jeffrey's book, "Centerfield" (Floppy Comix; 32 pages; $3.50) reads like a suppressed howl of anguish and guilt, exorcized through a darkly humorous tale of the author's junior high school baseball exploits. Jeffrey depicts himself as a scowling, sullen teenager who never smiles once in the entire book. Though he has a professed hatred of sports, except for professional wrestling, he consistently joins the losing baseball team of his Catholic school. In his final year, two major events converge: the team gets a star player who takes them to the playoffs and Nick's father, who Nick adores...
...Nick Jeffrey asseses his skills in "Centerfield...
...best parts of "Centerfield" get at the emotional complications resulting from this tragic news. Jeffrey's strong cartooning talent creates complex scenes of bitterness wrapped up in humorous caricature. For example, alone in his dark room after hearing the news, Nick fantasizes about getting sympathy hugs from the cute girl with braces against a setting sun, complete with puppy dog at their side. The book culminates in a true-life sports cliche as Nick goes up to bat for the team down by one in the bottom of the ninth with bases loaded and two outs in the championship game...
...Kirkland: Steven M. Amis, Michael D. George, Ryan M. Geraghty, Samuel W. Lessin, Richard K. Mansfield, Griffin E. Schroeder, Joseph H. Weintraub, Jeffrey...