Our epic journey through the rich history of comics continues. Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4 can be read here. To Approve or Not to Approve After the devastating debacle of the Senate Subcommittee on Juvenile Delinquency the comic industry in the U.S. was backed into a corner. Publishers formed Comic Magazine Association of America,…
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Valadon
Suzanne Valadon was born in France in the late 19th century. She posed as a model for such legendary artists as Renoir and Toulouse-Lautrec. More importantly she was an accomplished artist in her own right. Valadon had a varied and fascinating life, from a squalid childhood in poverty to a life of artistic renown, a…
Treasures of the Past – Part 6
We take a final look at our current library of classic illustrated novels. Check the Stela app often as we are always adding new titles. The Three Mulla-mulgars By Walter de la Mare, illustrated by Dorothy P. Lathrop After receiving a magical amulet from their mother, the queen, the monkey princes Thimble, Thumble, and Nod…
Treasures of the Past – Part 5
Time-worn classics from Stela. The Picture of Dorian Grey By Oscar Wilde, illustrated by Zuo Hsuan In this gothic tale of the dangers of vanity, The Picture of Dorian Gray paints a fascinating and grim picture of Victorian England. When the young and beautiful Dorian has his portrait painted, he laments that the painting will…
New Story: Perfect Timing
If you could relive your life and correct past regrets would you? Evelyn Trent is given this opportunity at a second chance. Waking up in her six-year-old body she has her whole life before her again. She can save loved ones lives, avoid disastrous relationships, follow the life path she always wanted, but what of…