PPP3: Stephan Collins Email

Today I emailed Stephan Collins, author of The Gigantic Beard That was Evil and many Guardian Strips. I haven't had much luck in responses so far which is quite disheartening, but I think I'll be especially saddened if I don't hear back from Collins, as I admire his work so much.

Here is the email I sent him;

"Hi Stephen,

Firstly, I’m a huge fan of your work! The Gigantic Beard That Was Evil, is perhaps the most unique graphic novel I’ve read in the past few years.

I’m however contacting you about a different topic, you’re well known for your Guardian weekend strips, with one of my favourites being the satirical Michael Gove/ Alien Invasion strip. I’m currently working on a series of satirical comic strips concerning the Conservative government, but feel perhaps my work is a bit too dark/vulgar. Do you think this is an issue, or is there a market for darker satirical strips?

Additionally, can you recommend any publishers that I can get in touch with when I’ve got a substantial body of strips made?

Thanks for taking the time to read this,

Tommy ‘Zoom’ Roberts"