John Bergin
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John Bergin is a writer, graphic novel artist, and musician best known for his book From Inside and his music to The Crow
. For his graphic novel work, Bergin was nominated for the Harvey Award
for Best New Talent in 1991.
Bergin Attended University of the Arts in Philadelphia from 1984-1988.
In 1990, Bergin wrote and illustrated the comic Ashes, published by Caliber Comics
. In 1991 Bergin and James O'Barr
went to Tundra
with The Crow, Bone Saw and From Inside. In 1994 Bergin's band Trust Obey, recorded a soundtrack for The Crow which was released by Graphitti Designs with a deluxe hard cover edition of the graphic novel to coincide with the release of Alex Proyas
' movie adaptation. Trust Obey signed to Trent Reznor's
Nothing Records in 1995 and recorded one album titled Hands of Ash (released by Fifth Colvmn Records
in 1996, with a sticker on the front quoting Reznor: "Not a great commercial potential.").
Other musical projects by Bergin include C17H19NO3, Tertium Non Data (featuring Pam Bricker
), Lance Grabmiller, Paved In Skin, Lolo, and Blackmouth (with Jarboe
of Swans and Brett Smith of Caul). Most of these albums were released by Invisible Records, Crowd Control Activities, and Lakeshore Entertainment.
In 1996 Caliber Press published Bergin's comic series Golgothika. 1995-1997 saw a number of Bergin short comics published: Rot From The Stars, Death of a Witch, Coccyx.
Bergin worked as an animator for Hallmark. He also created short films which played at a number of film festivals including The Chicago International Children's Film Festival, Temecula, Seattle, The TED conference, and a special children's film program at The Smithsonian.
Bergin composed and recorded a soundtrack for the Warhammer
novel Traitor General
by Dan Abnett
. The album was released by The Black Library.
In 2008 Bergin wrote, directed, and animated the feature-length film From Inside, an adaptation of his graphic novel. It played over a dozen festival through 2008-2010 and won a number of awards including Best Animated Film at SITGES.
The Crow
The Crow is a comic book series created by James O'Barr. The series was originally written by O'Barr as a means of dealing with the death of his girlfriend at the hands of a drunk driver. It was later published by Caliber Comics in 1989, becoming an underground success, and later adapted into a...
. For his graphic novel work, Bergin was nominated for the Harvey Award
Harvey Award
The Harvey Awards, named for writer-artist Harvey Kurtzman and founded by Gary Groth, President of the publisher Fantagraphics, are given for achievement in comic books. The Harveys were created as part of a successor to the Kirby Awards which were discontinued after 1987.The Harvey Awards are...
for Best New Talent in 1991.
Bergin Attended University of the Arts in Philadelphia from 1984-1988.
In 1990, Bergin wrote and illustrated the comic Ashes, published by Caliber Comics
Caliber Comics
Caliber Comics or Caliber Press was an American comic book publisher founded in 1989 by Gary Reed. Featuring primarily creator-owned comics, in the next decade Caliber published over 1300 comics and ranked as one of the America's leading independent publishers...
. In 1991 Bergin and James O'Barr
James O'Barr
James O'Barr is an American graphic artist, best known as the creator of the comic book series The Crow.-Personal life:O'Barr, an orphan, was raised in the foster care system...
went to Tundra
Tundra Publishing
Tundra Publishing was a Northampton, Massachusetts-based comic book publisher founded by Kevin Eastman in 1990.-Overview:Tundra was meant to provide a venue for high-quality work by talented cartoonists and illustrators. Its publications were noted in the trade for their high production values,...
with The Crow, Bone Saw and From Inside. In 1994 Bergin's band Trust Obey, recorded a soundtrack for The Crow which was released by Graphitti Designs with a deluxe hard cover edition of the graphic novel to coincide with the release of Alex Proyas
Alex Proyas
Alexander "Alex" Proyas is a Australian film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for directing such films as The Crow, Dark City, I, Robot and Knowing. He is known for employing a stylish photographic techniques in his films, with dark overtones usually in a post-apocalyptic...
' movie adaptation. Trust Obey signed to Trent Reznor's
Trent Reznor
Michael Trent Reznor is an American multi-instrumentalist, composer, record producer, and leader of industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails. Reznor is also a member of How to Destroy Angels alongside his wife, Mariqueen Maandig, and Atticus Ross. He was previously associated with bands Option 30,...
Nothing Records in 1995 and recorded one album titled Hands of Ash (released by Fifth Colvmn Records
Fifth Colvmn Records
Fifth Colvmn Records was a record label based in Washington, DC. Formed in 1990 by nightclub owner and entrepreneur Zalman Fishman, the label's first release was Chemlab's debut EP Ten Ton Pressure...
in 1996, with a sticker on the front quoting Reznor: "Not a great commercial potential.").
Other musical projects by Bergin include C17H19NO3, Tertium Non Data (featuring Pam Bricker
Pam Bricker
Pamela Carroll Bricker was a jazz singer, and a professor of music at George Washington University. She was a frequent collaborator and guest vocalist with the group Thievery Corporation, and the voice on their track Lebanese Blonde, which was popularised by its inclusion on Zach Braff's Garden...
), Lance Grabmiller, Paved In Skin, Lolo, and Blackmouth (with Jarboe
Jarboe
Jarboe is an American singer, songwriter, and keyboardist.Jarboe is a solo artist who came to prominence in the mid-1980s with the New York City based group Swans. With founder Michael Gira, the duo was the core of Swans until the group broke up in 1998...
of Swans and Brett Smith of Caul). Most of these albums were released by Invisible Records, Crowd Control Activities, and Lakeshore Entertainment.
In 1996 Caliber Press published Bergin's comic series Golgothika. 1995-1997 saw a number of Bergin short comics published: Rot From The Stars, Death of a Witch, Coccyx.
Bergin worked as an animator for Hallmark. He also created short films which played at a number of film festivals including The Chicago International Children's Film Festival, Temecula, Seattle, The TED conference, and a special children's film program at The Smithsonian.
Bergin composed and recorded a soundtrack for the Warhammer
Warhammer 40,000
Warhammer 40,000 is a tabletop miniature wargame produced by Games Workshop, set in a dystopian science fantasy universe. Warhammer 40,000 was created by Rick Priestley in 1987 as the futuristic companion to Warhammer Fantasy Battle, sharing many game mechanics...
novel Traitor General
Gaunt's Ghosts
Gaunt's Ghosts is a series of novels written by Dan Abnett. It is a military science fiction series set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe....
by Dan Abnett
Dan Abnett
Dan Abnett is a British comic book writer and novelist. He is a frequent collaborator with fellow writer Andy Lanning, and is known for his work on books for both Marvel Comics, and their UK imprint, Marvel UK, since the 1990s, including 2000 AD...
. The album was released by The Black Library.
In 2008 Bergin wrote, directed, and animated the feature-length film From Inside, an adaptation of his graphic novel. It played over a dozen festival through 2008-2010 and won a number of awards including Best Animated Film at SITGES.