{"title":"Mark Ostler","description":"\u003cp\u003eMark Ostler is a writer of zines and comics, film scripts and music. Currently, he’s publishing a collaborative comic book titled, “Ivar The Boxer”. Previous written works include, “Waltzing Carpet Juliette,” a 4-issue mini-series about addiction and consumer society; also a personal zine titled, “Your Anger Is Your Gift: A Zine About Chronic Pain”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublishing don’t pay the bills, so Mark works as a bookkeeper. To capture the wacky world of accounting, Mark crafted a goofy activity book, full of insider finance humor ironically titled, “Adventures In Accounting”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMark is the lead singer of Seattle based punk band, WARNING: DANGER! Formed in 2007, “Our band is here to warn you of the dangers of danger!”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilm credits include, co-writer of, “Vampire Hunter Hank” a horror comedy about a modern day vampire hunter. Mark is credited with a small pile of bit rolls in wacky indie films like, Razing The Bar, Girl Trouble, Spaceholes and other movies you’ve never seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest place to stay current with Mark Ostler is: bangzap.etsy.com\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"waltzing-carpet-juliette-set-of-4-zines","title":"Waltzing Carpet Juliette - Set of 4 zines","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Waltzing Carpet Juliette” is a four-issue mini-series written by Mark Ostler and illustrated by 32 different artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story follows our heroine, Juliette Blanchard, as she spirals into addiction.  Her poison?  Luxury Carpets.  Juliette is a shopping addict, who roams the back alleys of consumer culture looking for her fix.  “Waltzing Carpet Juliette” is a satire that reflects how commodity acquisition can replace human emotion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork is created by a daydream cast of current artists.  Some artists of note include: Ben Snakepit, Roberta Gregory, Ricky Vigil, Jimmy Flame, Bonus Saves, narboo!, Two Thangs, Jonny Heartbreaker, Goddess Kring, Zaponator and many more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBilly McCall, the proprietor of www.ilovezines.com, contributed a painting to Page 9 of issue number four.  Check it out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 issue lot \/ 8.5x11, paper with cardstock cover.\u003cbr\u003eWords: Mark Ostler\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrations: (by order of appearance) Jeff Kerns, Maryalice C. Stanberry, TWO THANGS, narboo!, FERNEWT, Jonny Heartbreaker, Jimmy Flame, Dillon Whittier, Bradley Petrovich, Valerie Davidson, Dustin Adams, Ricky Vigil, Amanda Sherman, Antonia DiMillo, Bonus Saves, Roberta Gregory, Madeleine Rose, ZIM, Jill Nettels, Ben Snakepit, Dino Avalon, Kayla Greet, John Jack, Brandon Lehmann, Jeff Ringer, and Marino Yinug \/ Zaponator, Gavin Rich, Geoff Miller, Billy McCall, Shannon Kringen \/ Goddess Kring, Ryk Lambert, and Avy Jetter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This is a sad, sad story....\u003cbr\u003eOf a woman named Juliette with the most mysterious of afflictions.\u003cbr\u003eYou see, red wine is her weakness but carpet buying her addiction.\u003cbr\u003eJuliette is forever revolving within the most mysterious of spirals,\u003cbr\u003eThat continually return her to furniture store showrooms and liquor store aisles...\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mark Ostler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43857844174936,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/7069\/0136\/files\/WatlzingCarpetJuliette_5.jpg?v=1773347519"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/7069\/0136\/collections\/MarkOstler.jpg?v=1773568131","url":"https:\/\/www.ilovezines.com\/collections\/mark-ostler.oembed","provider":"I Love Zines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}