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Amanda Lillywhite
@amandalillywhite.bsky.social
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Illustrator of books & other things. Including:
Tottenham's Trojan Horse? book
Duck&Bear webcomic
Soho Poly Theatre education pack
https://linktr.ee/amanda.lillywhite
London UK.
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Amanda Lillywhite @amandalillywhite.bsky.social · Oct 13
Just remembered a comic I made ages ago about an illustrator and a writer who are working on book ideas and trying to get published. Here's a chunk of one of the episodes.
#illustration #writing #comic #cartoon
Duck and Bear Episode 3: Killing Darlings By Amanda Lillywhite Bear is silently reading a script in a series of panels. D: What do you think? D: You don't like it do you? D: What?! Is it the main characters? Tell me! Bear holds up one finger. D: One...? D: Oh! D: You meant that it would be... D: better with one main character. D: But do you like it other than that? Bear nods and grunts. Large panel: "Several weeks pass by" and arrows indicate night into day and day into night. On one side of the panel Duck in medieval armour apologizes as she readies herself to fire a cannon at some characters as they run through a battlefield. On the other side of the panel she weeps at a computer and drawings of two of her three main characters pinned to a board have been crossed out in red. Paper overflows from a waste basket.
amandalillywhite.bsky.social
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Hold an inquiry into CAMHS and NHS children’s mental health delays
Establish an inquiry into reported failures in CAMHS and NHS delays affecting children’s mental health, school attendance, and welfare outcomes.
petition.parliament.uk
December 8, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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Three more British MEPs in Nigel Farage’s bloc now alleged to have “followed the script” given to Nathan Gill by an alleged Russian asset, according to prosecutors.

At least eight UKIP and Brexit Party MPs were focus of efforts by Nathan Gill

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Three more Farage bloc MEPs alleged to have followed Russian asset’s script
At least eight MEPs elected for Ukip or Brexit party now known to have been focus of efforts by jailed Nathan Gill
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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I may come to regret this decision, but...

SCARF! Sheffield Comic ARts Fair! Next October! Liam "Pais" Hill drew our mascot! Exhibitor application form will be out soon, tables will cost as little as I can get away with!

Please remember to apply so this isn't a terrible decision on my part 🙏
A flyer for SCARF (Sheffield Comic ARts Fair), happening on 10th October 2026
December 3, 2025 at 8:21 PM
amandalillywhite.bsky.social
Nearly 99k now.
November 29, 2025 at 2:46 PM
amandalillywhite.bsky.social
Just over 93k signatures on this petition. At 100k it'll be considered for debate in parliament. So close!
#UK

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 29, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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UNBOUND AUTHORS: Leftover copies of your books in the UK (MacMillan) warehouse will be pulped within the next week or two. DM me for a link to the warehouse stock list and contacts.

If you have no dosh, another publisher (Wilton Sq) is willing to buy the books & distribute on a 50/50 profit split
November 27, 2025 at 3:25 PM
amandalillywhite.bsky.social
I love this book. It's about birds and so much more. Beautifully written.
levparikian.bsky.social Lev Parikian @levparikian.bsky.social · 18d
Why Do Birds Suddenly Disappear? is the story of my return to birdwatching after an absence of 30+ years, and specifically of the year (2016) in which I decided to try and see 200 species of British bird. Childhood memories, some music, a lot of birds.
levparikian.com/index.php/pr...
Book: Why Do Birds Suddenly Disappear?
A signed copy of Why Do Birds Suddenly Disappear? Fill in the ‘dedication’ box if you would like a special message as well as a signature. Format: paperback
levparikian.com
November 23, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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For the first time next term, I'm teaching a class on Superheroes! While I have way too much knowledge about DC/Marvel characters/history - I have never thought about integrating that directly into my teaching. I welcome recs for comics/scholarly readings & other advice on potential directions! Tnx!
A poster for comics studies classes, Big letters at top read: Comics Studies @ SFSU! read, make, study, play Spring 2026 Comics Courses CMX304 HUM304/LS304 Making Comics 1 MW 2-3:15 N. Sousanis INTRODUCTION TO THE HANDS-ON MAKING OF COMICS. FOCUS ON IN-CLASS EXERCISES AND SMALL PROJECTS IN MAKING COMICS ALONGSIDE ANALYSIS OF COMICS. PROMOTES UNDERSTANDING OF HOW TO COMMUNICATE IN COMICS AND DISCOVER WORKING METHODS THAT BEST WORK FOR THEM. CMX604 HUM604/LS604 Advanced Comics Making M 4-6:45 N. Sousanis BUILDS ON THE MAKING AND ANALYTICAL SKILLS COVERED IN LS 304/CMX 304. PROJECT-BASED COURSE FOR DEVELOPING SKILLS IN COMMUNICATING THROUGH COMIC FORM, CULMINATING IN THE PRODUCTION OF A SIGNIFICANT WORK READY FOR PUBLICATION. CMX540 Topics in Comics Studies: Superheroes MW 11-12:15 N. Sousanis INTRODUCTION TO THE SUPERHERO GENRE. FOCUS CULTURAL, GENDERED, AND OTHER CRITICAL FORMS OF EVALUATION OF THE SUPERHERO BOTH IN COMICS AND OTHER LITERARY MEDIUMS. Bonus Comics-Related Courses: CWL/JS 480 European Jewish Writers TTh 11-12:15 Kitty Millet SURVEY OF THE WORKS OF MODERN JEWISH WRITERS THROUGHOUT EUROPE BETWEEN THE NINETEENTH AND TWENTIETH CENTURIES. THE INFLUENCE OF THE JEWISH ENLIGHTENMENT ON MODERN JEWISH LITERATURE. (THIS COURSE IS OFFERED AS JS 480 AND CWL 480.) CINE 443 Drawing for Animation F 9:30-12:15 Ben Ridgway EXPLORE DRAWING TECHNIQUES FOR ANIMATION INCLUDING GESTURE AND MOVEMENT, KINETIC VOLUME, AND ABSTRACTION OF MOTION. ICOROLLARY TO CMX MINORI For all courses, info on the COMICS STUDIES MINOR: https:///iberalstudies.sfsu.edu/minor-or-certificate-comic-studies Contact COMICS STUDIES Coordinator NICK SOUSANIS sousanis@sfsu.edu
November 18, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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Oh I forgot to say! And I could be modest here, but y’know, why?!

Joe Sacco said a) my hosting was great and b) my #comics were great too. 😊

Joe, and anyone else who’s reading, you can preorder Noisy Valley here: www.waterstones.com/book/noisy-v...
Noisy Valley by Myfanwy Tristram | Waterstones
Buy Noisy Valley by Myfanwy Tristram from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.
www.waterstones.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social
THREAD.

The definitive list of the absolute best interdimensional portals I have photographed on walks in the British countryside.

1. Gateway To The Land Of Leaping Dogs.
I took this photo on the Teign Estuary in Devon in spring 2022. I thought I was just taking a photo of an attractive hole in an old tree. It was only when I got home and looked through my camera roll that I saw the leaping dog, who I'd caught perfectly framed, mid-leap, totally by chance. I remembered the dog immediately, because of what an annoying twat it had been.
November 17, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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I love Frank's stuff. You can, for example, buy this as a sticker (50p each!) and give one to each of your friends. Which I think is very much being the change you want to see in the world.
mxfrankduffy.bsky.social frank: incensed @mxfrankduffy.bsky.social · 27d
here is a non-exhaustive thread of Giftable Things available in my shop that are £25 or under, because *gestures at calendar*:

1) cats not terfs A2 print shop.frankduffy.co.uk/product/cats... #art #trans
a smeary oil-painted black cat with a grumpy expression. the words "cats not terfs" in white on the body
November 14, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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commonmugwort.bsky.social
This is one of my favourite Ms. Aikaterini Marias.
#Athens #UrbanPhotography #StreetArt #MariaCallas
Colour photo. Ms Aikaterini is a street artist. She stencils Maria Callas with doves on urban utility boxes. This one has a crumbling base and is painted sky blue. The doves are yellow and the great diva has two hands by the left side of her face, as if she is resting her head on them. Kountouriotika
November 13, 2025 at 7:08 AM
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I’m selling original artwork like this, an unpublished illustration I made for The Woman in Black. I’ll post the originals & their prices on here & you can also purchase giclee prints for £75 (Free P&P - UK only - but I also ship internationally) visit nicktankard.co.uk to see more.
A black & white illustration in cross hatched pen and rolled printing ink on white paper. The dark shape of a woman stands over a man sleeping in a bed. The room is Edwardian in appearance, metal bedstead, old style quilt, framed pictures on the floral wallpaper. The man has his head buried deep in a pillow, he looks troubled. The woman is silhouette against the moonlight shining into the room, she is imposing and creepy. Spooky and atmospheric.
November 12, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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thingsbydan.co.uk
This pen sale ends on Monday evening! Here’s some macro shots of the nib.
November 9, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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wildhuntbooks.bsky.social
I, for the love of dog, do not know why I've had to listen to fireworks for the last 2 weeks going continuously until past 1 or 2 in the morning.

I feel so bad for our furry friends.
elliotjharper.bsky.social Elliot J Harper @elliotjharper.bsky.social · Nov 6
Since this is STILL going on where we live, I’m sharing this again.

Contact your MP if you’ve had enough of this bullshit firework nonsense going on for over a WEEK! 😡😡😡

action.dogstrust.org.uk/page/178980/...

#dogs #fireworks #fireworksfuckoff #dogsky
Help Protect Dogs from Firework Fear | Dogs Trust
action.dogstrust.org.uk
November 6, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Thought Bubble is excited to welcome Joe Sacco to this year's Comic Convention. Alex Fitch leads a career spotlight interview which will explore and celebrate Joe's incredible work.

Find more info here: www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/programme/jo...
November 6, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Looking for a couple of freelance proofreaders for a project I'm involved in. Anyone got recommendations (you can recommend yourself)?
November 5, 2025 at 12:34 PM
amandalillywhite.bsky.social
Oh my gosh. This is the cherry on the cake. Well done Cincinnati!
samfr.bsky.social Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · Nov 5
Oh and also JD Vance's brother lost the Cincinnati mayor race.
November 5, 2025 at 8:07 AM
amandalillywhite.bsky.social
Congratulations to New York!
nytimes.com The New York Times @nytimes.com · Nov 5
Breaking News: Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old state lawmaker from Queens, will be the 111th mayor of New York. He will be the first Muslim to ever lead the city, as well as its first South Asian mayor and the youngest mayor in more than a century.
nyti.ms/47O4mT0
November 5, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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Tom Cruise in the courtroom scene at the end of A Few Good Men but he's saying "that sandwich hasn't exploded at all, has it?" Jack Nicholson in the courtroom scene at the end of A Few Good Men but he's saying "a little bit is coming out the bottom"
November 4, 2025 at 4:57 PM
amandalillywhite.bsky.social
This is so sad. I hadn't thought of it this way before.
goingmedieval.bsky.social Dr Eleanor Janega @goingmedieval.bsky.social · Nov 3
A thing to remember, genuinely and truly is most Americans have PTSD because of all the violence. They think the rest of the world is like America and also, yeah, they are terrified, so it just makes no sense to them. They live in hell.
November 3, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Japan's "Mundane Halloween" costume contest is back!

Each year website DailyPortalZ holds a contest where people dress up as something super duper ordinary.

Here's a thread of some of my favorites from the 2025 contest!

#MundaneHalloween
November 2, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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Is bsky ever going to bring in localised trending lists? My interest in baseball is vanishingly small :|
November 2, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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“Are you wearing the-“
“The poorly but enthusiastically sculpted Samhain turnip earrings I made a few years ago? Yeah, I am.”
Photography of two little sculpted carved turnip head earrings #SpéirGorm #SpéirGhorm #Ireland #Art #Samhain #Halloween Yours truly wearing them (white woman with dark brown hair)
October 30, 2025 at 12:37 PM