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Boutique micro-publisher of alternative comics from 1993-1998, and 2019 and beyond. blackeye.ca. Now funding Nick Craine's book Line Work at go.blackeye.ca/nick
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Toronto Illustrator Nick Craine Concludes 'The Cheese Heads' More Than 30 Years Later
Toronto Illustrator Nick Craine Concludes 'The Cheese Heads' More Than 30 Years Later
Nick Craine is a seasoned Canadian illustrator who has published work in Exclaim! at various points since the '90s — and now he's digging
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September 10, 2025 at 9:29 PM
The Cheese Heads through the lens of Carol Swain (Way Out Strips). One of the many guest artists in the pin-up section of the Complete Collection, available for preorder at go.blackeye.ca/nick
August 19, 2025 at 4:14 PM
In what may be a first for indie black and white comics, Nick Craine returns to The Cheese Heads 33 years later to complete the story! Preorder your copy of the 'Even More Complete' edition as part of his illustration book Line Work, or on its own. Grab yours at go.blackeye.ca/nick
August 18, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Done!
August 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Dig this fantastic pin-up by @scottchantler.bsky.social! Part of the even more complete Cheese Heads collection by Nick Craine. Get your copy along with Nick's Line Work art book, or on its own. Both available for preorder at go.blackeye.ca/nick
August 15, 2025 at 6:37 PM
An inspired and invigorated Nick Craine has put pen to paper and now this truly will be the complete Cheese Heads collection! Preorder your copy, included with Nick's Line Work, or available separately, at go.blackeye.ca/nick.
August 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Going through some old files and found this Fantastic homage by @jstephenscomics.bsky.social. Bang on!
July 26, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Thirty years in the making, Nick Craine's Line Work is a career retrospective in book form. Illustrations, sketches, comics, and more. Full colour and 368 pages! go.blackeye.ca/nick
July 25, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Every copy of Line Work comes with the trade paperback of Nick Craine's The Cheese Heads, collecting the 1990s black and white comic in a single volume. Or preorder the collection on its own. You can grab both at go.blackeye.ca/nick today!
July 23, 2025 at 9:41 PM
It's our Tuesday surprise! All copies of Nick Craine's LINE WORK now include a printed edition of The Cheese Heads Collection. Looking for just a single serving of Cheese? You can also preorder the collection as a standalone book! Grab yours now at go.blackeye.ca/nick
July 22, 2025 at 1:38 PM
The Cheese Heads Tuesday Surprise. What could it be? Check out go.blackeye.ca/nick tomorrow morning to find out.
July 21, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Happy Sunday! Thanks to our amazing supporters, our campaign for Nick Craine's Line Work is over $13,000. You can pre-order your very own copy of the book over at go.blackeye.ca/nick
July 20, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Fully funded and printing this fall! Pre-order your copy of Nick Craine's Line Work for a cozy perusal through hundreds of illustrations spanning the 30-year career of this celebrated Canadian creator. go.blackeye.ca/nick
July 18, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Nick Craine's Line Work featured in the Guelph Mercury! Read all about it here: www.guelphmercury.com/things-to-do...
Do you love comic books and illustrated stories? Guelph artist Nick Craine is set to publish his life’s work
A crowd funding campaign met its goal in less than two days for the soon-to-be published book by Guelph illustrator Nick Craine.
www.guelphmercury.com
July 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Jumbo sized! Line Work is Nick Crane's 368 page career retrospective. Illustrations, sketches, comics, and more! Preorder you copy of this gorgeous book at go.blackeye.ca/nick
July 16, 2025 at 8:31 PM
For all you Tragedy Strikes Press fans from back in the day, get ready for a special Cheese Heads announcement this week as part of Nick Craine's Line Work crowdfunding campaign. Any guesses?
July 15, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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If a picture is worth a thousand words, this 162 page full colour book with 800+ photos is a pile of novels worth!

I moved back to Ontario to complete my book series. Moving is expensive! I want to sell these last books!

Normally $40, 15% off at checkout with coupon code MOVINGDAY

#photography
This is a spread from my #photobook Portraits of Queen West: Spadina to Bathurst.

We thought we were sold out, but my publisher opened an unlabelled box and SURPRISE! — we have more copies to sell!

By a copy and smooth my relocation to Ontario!

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July 14, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Nick Craine's Line Work is 368 pages of artwork over a 30 year career as cartoonist and illustrator, ranging from the silly to the sublime. Preorder your copy today at go.blackeye.ca/nick
July 14, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Hank Williams III. Another fantastic piece from Nick Craine's Line Work: a collection of hundreds of illustrations spanning over 30 years.

Preorder your copy of Nick Craine's Line Work at go.blackeye.ca/nick
July 13, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Nick Smash! See his incredible take on the Hulk. Part of the massive 368 page collection of illustrations from 1994-2025.

Preorder your copy of Nick Craine's Line Work at go.blackeye.ca/nick
July 12, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Nick's agreed to do another block of 25 sketches for the limited edition pledge level on Line Work. Grab a signed and personalized copy of the book, complete with original 4x6 artwork!

go.blackeye.ca/nick
July 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
100% funded in under two days! 368 pages, spanning 30 years of illustrator and cartoonist Nick Craine's works. Pre-order your copy of Line Work: 1994-2025 at go.blackeye.ca/nick
July 10, 2025 at 2:34 PM
85% funded on day one! Let's keep the momentum going for Nick Craine's omnibus of illustration. Pre-order your copy of Line Work: 1994-2025 at go.blackeye.ca/nick!
July 9, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Had been keeping a placeholder account over on the bird site, but no longer.
July 9, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Thank you all our day one backers for Nick Craine’s book Line Work!

crowdfundr.com/milestones/7...
Line Work by Nick Craine reached a milestone
Black Eye Books is asking for your help.
crowdfundr.com
July 9, 2025 at 1:40 AM