Sparrowsong: ALXNDRA COOK's manga-inspired fantasy coming to Kickstarter
A new manga-inspired original comic book from Koguchi Press titled "Sparroswsong," created by ALXNDRA COOK, the creator of Momotekku, will launch on Kickstarter from February 14 to March 16, 2025. Sparroswsong follows a humble woodcutter who saves a mythical sparrowborn from a cruel Crow-witch, igniting an enchanting romance.
ABOUT SPARROWSONG:
SPARROWSONG is a tale of magic, love, and the delicate balance between our desires. From the creator of Momotekku: Alxndra Cook explores sexuality and intimacy in this fantasy graphic novel loosely based on the Japanese folktale “Shita-kiri Suzume”.
When a star falls from the sky, a humble woodcutter saves a mythical sparrowborn from the clutches of a cruel Crow-witch. Drawn to the enchanting creature, the woodcutter soon finds his feelings mirrored by his wife, sparking a blossoming romance between all three. But as their unconventional bond deepens, the couple must grapple with the question: will this enrich their lives or unravel the simple happiness they've built?
AVAILABLE REWARD TIERS:
- Sparrowsong by Alxndra Cook (Digital) - £12.00
- Sparrowsong by Alxndra Cook (Book) - £16.00
- Book Bundle Tier (Sparrowsong book + both add-ons) - £34.00
- Deluxe Book Bundle Tier (Sparrowsong book + Momotekku book + both add-ons) - £50.00
- Digital Bundle Tier (Sparrowsong Digital + Momotekku Digital) - £24.00
- Retailer Tier - (10 x Sparrowsong Books) - £112
ADD-ONS:
- Sparrowsong Sticker Pack - £8
- Sparrowsong A6 Art Print - £10
- Momotekku by ALXNDRA COOK (Digital) - £12
- Momotekku by ALXNDRA COOK (Book) - £16
ABOUT ALXNDRA COOK:
A professional illustrator based in London, ALXNDRA’s work has been recognised by the AOI World Illustration Awards, where she was longlisted and shortlisted as an Exploration Artist in 2023. She was named one of Broken Frontier’s Six-to-Watch in 2021 and received second place in the Manga Jiman Competition hosted by the Embassy of Japan in the UK in 2019.
She has self-published several comics, including Kiyomi’s Prequel and Wednesday’s Child, before publishing her first full-length graphic novel with Koguchi Press, Momotekku, in 2022.
ABOUT KOGUCHI PRESS:
Koguchi Press is a small-press comic publisher from Nottingham, UK, working with folks from around the world to make kick-ass, manga-inspired, sci-fi and fantasy comic books. The imprint label for original comics published by Koguchi Press is called Koguchi Comics.
Established in 2020 amidst the pandemic, Koguchi Press was built off the back of several years of creating comics and risograph zines for fairs and conventions, growing to become a small-press publisher in its own right with several successful Kickstarter campaigns, including Swords + Magic, ALXNDRA COOK’s first full-length graphic novel Momotekku, and flagship anthology magazines KOGUCHI.
