By The Eva Monkey on Monday, February 9th, 2004
Eva Monkey Updates
Having to convert old site content over to the new format combined with a really shitty first week of school has resulted in very little actual work on the website as of late. Converting the site takes priority over new content. I do have some stuff, including some images. I also started up work on the Music Guide.
As far as conventioning goes, I’d once again like to note that I’ll be holding a Psychology and Sociology in Anime Panel at Katsucon this weekend. So if you’ll be there you’ll know where to find me. Also, somewhat into the future, though deserving mention, is the fact that I just had an Evangelion Panel approved for Otakon. So if you’re one of the 25,000 some people who will be making the trek to Baltimore Maryland this summer, be sure to stop by and be enlightened.
Images:
The following will bore or intrigue you:
I’ve been interested for some time in researching the production of Evangelion in a greater sense. This would require a substantial amount of capital, time, and presence. It would require travelling to Japan and having the presence and importance to secure interviews. It would also require a translator. Much of this is dependent on support, all of which I am capable of securing, given I play my cards right.
I’m going out for several research grants at UMBC, among them are the Provost Undergraduate Research Award, and Provost Travel Grant. Both of which I am capable of being awarded. Both of which I want, and if awarded would give me the metaphorical kick in the ass to labor with conviction to seeing my dreams of meeting Anno and writing THE book on Evangelion come true.
Why is this important?
You just might learn something. I refuse to believe that it isn’t possible to detail and chronicle the work. In a decade’s time, one would think that the book would have been written, and if it hasn’t, then it means it won’t happen. I refuse to believe this. I will write that book, so that everyone can have their questions answered.
Some other random stuff:
I’ve started a featured site bit, and first up is a forum I frequent, called Game Sekai. Scroll over the botton for a pop-up with some info about it.
I would also like to refer people to the comic Gangsta City, which features an alarming number of Evangelion references, as well as this one comic strip in particular from Krakow Studios.
I love Eva, I love Legos…. what happens when you put them together? You get mad props from me.