Live On Backerkit – Two Surreal Tales Of Life, Love, And Loss From Jim Bishop
by Brendan M. Allen
Aimed at fans of Studio Ghibli and Satoshi Kon, Jim Bishop’s Lost Letters and My Dear Pierrot are now live on Backerkit. The OGNs are presented in English for the very first time, only available from Magnetic Press.
In Lost Letters, young Iode (short for Iodine) waits patiently for a letter on an idyllic island where humans and fish coexist on land. The letter seems perpetually delayed. Suspecting it may have been lost, he takes a trip into town to inquire at the post office.
Along the way, he meets a spirited hitchhiker entrusted to deliver a mysterious package by the enigmatic underworld syndicate, “The Octopus.” Their two missions intertwine leading not only to unexpected adventure, but deep personal realizations for both of them… The world is not what it seems, and the simple surreality of their little town may not be everything it seems to be.
In My Dear Pierrot, a young noblewoman named Cléa is groomed for a promising future with Berthier, the son of a Count. It should be a comfortable life, but is that what she truly wants? Fate introduces her to Pierrot, a charming street magician who sweeps her off her feet and reveals what her sheltered life lacks. Fascinated by Pierrot, Cléa follows him to his hidden treehouse in the woods, where wonders unimaginable unfold. The boundaries of possibility expand before her, but is she really chasing freedom, or is she trapped in Pierrot’s spell…?
“I am very happy that Lost Letters and My Dear Pierrot have landed on another continent, in fact, ‘Lettres Perdues’ was originally supposed to be called ‘Lost Letters’ in the French version,” said Bishop. “We abandoned the idea, but with the American version, it’s like my dream came true. There’s a play on words in the comic that was created in English, and which only really works in English. I wrote it hoping that one day it would be translated, which I will let readers discover!”
“It is always exciting to find a creative gem from abroad, and we found two of them in these books by Jim Bishop,” said Mike Kennedy, Publisher of Magnetic Press. “There’s an unparalleled worldliness to them, mixing a passion for anime with the nostalgia of European drama and the fantastic spectacle of an American blockbuster. Authors like Jim don’t come around often and we’re excited to showcase his first two stunning books in this campaign.”
Both Lost Letters and My Dear Pierrot are offered in multiple editions including Digital, Premium Softcover, Deluxe Hardcover, and a Limited Edition Slipcased Set. Books may be ordered individually or you can create your own customized bundle by selecting a base Pledge Level and then adding other items as add-ons.
The Backerkit campaign ends Friday, March 15th at 8PM EST/5PM PST. Check it out at this link.
