Comments on: cuddle doodles

By: Ian

Ian — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:26:12 +0000

Dear Craig,
First I want to tell you how emotionally articulate Blankets was for me. Reading and viewing it really struck a deep chord in me, as I have been unable to stop thinking about you and Raina two days after I finished the book. There’s a psychology term that I use frequently because it happens to me so regularly: Cognitive Dissonance refers to internal and mental conflict, which I know you are familiar with. Blankets causes me trouble because of your message of temporality. Raina really was Craig’s muse- she showed him what God really meant to him, to you. But the relationship ended, and the connection to something larger, spirituality ended. I am confused with the message. It is worth experiencing this connection to “God” even though it is temporary and the end can be treacherous and heartbreaking?

By: Faye

Faye — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:24:12 +0000

I thought the drawings in Blankets were amazing. When Craig and Raina were so close you felt it just by looking at the picture. You could tell how much Craig didn’t want to let go of her, like she a was so precious.

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:49:36 +0000

Hello Sir Craig. I have a couple of questions for you. First, I was wondering if you know for sure whether or not some of the people you made into characters, such as your mom, dad, Phil, Raina, Raina’s father, or even some of the kids at school have read this novel. If so, what were their reactions. Also, in the book you told Phil some pretty personal things that you didn’t want to make common knowledge, such as your loss in faith, and some of the things you did as kids. I’m wondering if you told him this because he lost faith as well and it gave you someone to connect with, or if he was just a trustworthy person to talk to. Thank you.

By: Chelsea

Chelsea — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:18:32 +0000

Craig,
Looking back now would you have done anything differnt in your childhood, or changed any events that took place? also i was wondering if you and Raina still stay connected in some way, like visit or call eachother once in awhile? Blankets was an amazing graphic novel and your art work was breath taking!!
id love to hear the response to those questions!
Chelsea

By: Caro

Caro — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 06:25:56 +0000

Hey Craig,

I just want to say thanks for your great graphic novel! I got it as a present from my beloved boy-friend (now beloved ex-boyfriend – what you described in your travel diary, well… I know it so well…) with the dedication: As memory of all the beautiful moments with you I cant describe good enough in words. And as thank you for your love, that warms me. (woah – sorry for that wrotten englisch…:)). By the way: He didnt´t read it to the end, haha…
Anyway – best greetings from Berlin. And best wishes for you and your work!

By: James G. Wall

James G. Wall — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:48:04 +0000

Hello Craig,

Not sure of the chances you’ll read this, but I thought it is worth ago.

I loved Blankets, could read it a thousand times over, I am a film maker from england and would love to write a screenplay of Blankets.

Please give me an email if you fancy talking about it.

Cheers
James

By: Cody

Cody — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:46:15 +0000

Craig,
I read the entirety of Blankets in roughly three hours. The pages flew by like the snowflakes that fall outside my window now; hundreds at a time. I find myself relating to the story in a great many ways. The relationship that grew between Craig and Raina is oddly…familiar. I would love to get the chance to actually talk to you about the story, and your career.

I know there are countless comments running the same rail here, but I’d love to get a chance to tell you my story.

By: melissa

melissa — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:42:39 +0000

Hello

A couple days ago a friend of a friend lent me Blankets. It was beautiful. It’s the only graphic novel I’ve ever read, and now it’s really got me interested in graphic novel-ry. I was taught to believe in God the same way you were, and reading about your gradual transition to having your own, different thoughts about God was very encouraging, especially at a place in my life where I am starting to do the same. Thank you for telling your story.

By: Splitty

Splitty — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:40:40 +0000

Dear Craig,

I was hoping to find an e-mail address online somewhere so I could send a more private and personal adoration for “Blankets” but I’m just going to kind of drop you an awkward blog comment. I bought Blankets today, and read it straight through…amazed at how much I could relate to virtually everything that you mentioned. Right now, in my life, I’m where you went back home for your brother’s graduation…which is virtually the end of that book. You may not have officially joined the church, but you did remind me of my own faith in our similar view of God, and you reminded me what its like to be in love. Thank you so much for this book; it will forever rest lovingly on my bookshelf.

–A fan.

By: isabelle_yang

isabelle_yang — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 18:42:07 +0000

Hi
I don’t mean to pry, but I too was wondering whether you ever got to see “Raina” again after the publication of Blankets…