I love the films of Hayao Miyazaki, his songs of innocence in worlds less than innocent: The Castle of Cagliostro. Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind. Kiki’s Delivery Service. My Neighbor Totoro. Howl’s Moving Castle. Spirited Away. Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea. And my personal favourite, Princess Mononoke. . . I mean …
. . Which comic book character are you? Most people would start with the Big Two: Superman. Batman. Easy hits. But one’s too boy scout for my liking, and the other too gloomy and brooding. Too bright, too dark. I need something less extreme. They do say life’s about the shades of grey. Spider-Man usually …
Remember when I was home in Malacca for the holidays? So many books, so little time. I doubt any of us will ever finish reading all the books we own, not when it’s so comforting to return to old favourites time and time again. Sometimes this means Tintin, other times a bit of Poppy Z. …
. A really good book cover has to work regardless of what it’s about, on a visceral and emotional level. ~ Chip Kidd . I am mad about covers. Covers of books, CDs, comics, anything. Face it, the cover and packaging is the first thing you see when you purchase something these days and they …
Ellyne called me up today; she was writing an article for a magazine and she wanted to know if I believe in the one true love. (Or, as she put it, THE One True Love.) How would I know if that someone is the one I can love for a lifetime? Really not the …
Kenny Mah believes in the good in people. He has been blogging for over ten years. No, his hands aren't tired. Yet.