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Curbside Splendor Publishing, Another Chicago Magazine, and Quimby's Bookstore present the February installment of Karaoke Idol Chicago, a monthly fundraising series at Beauty Bar Chicago.  Starting at 8pm on Thursday February 21 cultural and community oriented organizations we dig will battle it out for karaoke glory and a share of the door money.  A jambassador from each of the orgs and one from the crowd will battle for the Idol crown and a lion's share of the loot. Judges will select one person from the hour-long audience audition at the beginning of the night to compete as the sixth contestant so come early and sing. Offical competition begins at 10:00. Open-mic karaoke throughout the evening until close.  Free Jim Beam Devil's Cut with RSVP.

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What happens when a psychic who can’t control her powers gets institutionalized?

Bryce Dekker is a young woman that has suddenly been given extraordinary power, a psychic link to her surroundings. In her desire to help others, she becomes entangled in a murder case where her knowledge of specifics has made her the #1 suspect.

Now mandated to undergo observation at Werthem Glen Sanitarium, Bryce is at the mercy of her fellow patients. Surrounded by madness and unable to control her power, she is having a hard time separating her thoughts from the insanity around her.

Bryce has found only one way to keep track of reality, and that’s by keeping a record of the visions and voices in her head. She has become the vessel for those around her, telling the stories of their illness. She is the biographer of their insanity. Their stories have become hers, and Bryce’s only hope is that by embracing the madness, she finds her sanity.

Asylum Doors is a serial comic we'll run every Wednesday.  See the previous installment here.  See next week's installment here.

Chris Prunckle is a graphic designer, illustrator and comic book artist banished to the suburbs of Chicago. Though an advertising industry minion by day, he slaves his nights away creating a mad little world.  He’s previously worked on the comics Fisted, Bonesetter, and The Scarab.  Follow him at @midjipress.

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What happens when a psychic who can’t control her powers gets institutionalized?

Bryce Dekker is a young woman that has suddenly been given extraordinary power, a psychic link to her surroundings. In her desire to help others, she becomes entangled in a murder case where her knowledge of specifics has made her the #1 suspect.

Now mandated to undergo observation at Werthem Glen Sanitarium, Bryce is at the mercy of her fellow patients. Surrounded by madness and unable to control her power, she is having a hard time separating her thoughts from the insanity around her.

Bryce has found only one way to keep track of reality, and that’s by keeping a record of the visions and voices in her head. She has become the vessel for those around her, telling the stories of their illness. She is the biographer of their insanity. Their stories have become hers, and Bryce’s only hope is that by embracing the madness, she finds her sanity.

Asylum Doors is a serial comic we'll run every Wednesday.  See the previous installment here.  See next week's installment here.

Chris Prunckle is a graphic designer, illustrator and comic book artist banished to the suburbs of Chicago. Though an advertising industry minion by day, he slaves his nights away creating a mad little world.  He’s previously worked on the comics Fisted, Bonesetter, and The Scarab.  Follow him at @midjipress.

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Contact: Victor David Giron

victor@curbsidesplendor.com

847-444-7627-Office

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Curbside Splendor is Thrilled to Announce it Has Joined the Consortium Books Distribution & Sales family of Independent Publishers.

Curbside Splendor Publishing also releases its Fall/Winter 2013 Catalog

Download printable version of this release here

Fall Winter 2013 Catalog

Chicago, IL, February 5, 2013.  As of June 2013 Chicago-based publisher Curbside Splendor will be distributed by Minneapolis-based Consortium Books Distribution & Sales, a leading distributor of independent publishers. This marks an exciting milestone for Curbside Splendor, whose growing catalog, including titles such as MAY WE SHED THESE HUMAN BODIES by Amber Sparks and Chicago Stories: 40 Dramatic Fictions by Michael Czyzniejewski, has received national acclaim.   

“Curbside started out as a hobby, an artistic venture, but soon into it I realized a passion for making books and recruited like-minded individuals to join me,” says Victor David Giron, President, Curbside Splendor. “Now with a strong and visionary partner in Consortium, I feel like we are equipped to take Curbside to a new level and cement ourselves as leaders in contemporary independent publishing.” 

Curbside Splendor is also pleased to announce its Fall/Winter 2013 catalog which will be the first with Consortium.

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What happens when a psychic who can’t control her powers gets institutionalized?

Bryce Dekker is a young woman that has suddenly been given extraordinary power, a psychic link to her surroundings. In her desire to help others, she becomes entangled in a murder case where her knowledge of specifics has made her the #1 suspect.

Now mandated to undergo observation at Werthem Glen Sanitarium, Bryce is at the mercy of her fellow patients. Surrounded by madness and unable to control her power, she is having a hard time separating her thoughts from the insanity around her.

Bryce has found only one way to keep track of reality, and that’s by keeping a record of the visions and voices in her head. She has become the vessel for those around her, telling the stories of their illness. She is the biographer of their insanity. Their stories have become hers, and Bryce’s only hope is that by embracing the madness, she finds her sanity.

Asylum Doors is a serial comic we'll run every Wednesday.  See the previous installment here.  Stay next week's installment here.

Chris Prunckle is a graphic designer, illustrator and comic book artist banished to the suburbs of Chicago. Though an advertising industry minion by day, he slaves his nights away creating a mad little world.  He’s previously worked on the comics Fisted, Bonesetter, and The Scarab.  Follow him at @midjipress.