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Alastair’s influences
Alastair discusses the books and authors that inspired him
  1. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  2. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. Questions from the audience
    09:53
    Questions from the audience
  12. There’s Nothing Cuter Than A Puppy
    06:17
    There’s Nothing Cuter Than A Puppy
  13. How to draw a cheetah
    07:21
    How to draw a cheetah
  14. Questions from schools
    07:16
    Questions from schools
  15. Why comics matter
    06:03
    Why comics matter
  16. Cardboard Cowboys reading
    05:01
    Cardboard Cowboys reading
  17. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
  18. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  19. Our Tower reading
    06:12
    Our Tower reading
  20. Relationship Counsellor
    02:45
    Relationship Counsellor
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