A short documentary by Guardian photographer, Sean Smith, who is working in Iraq. While everyone is arguing about what is best for “the troops”, this guy is asking them for their opinion.

Been on a bit of a Manga kick lately. It’s provides a lot of inspiring fodder while I’m working on Ojingogo. I love all varieties of shading, zip-a-tone, and hatching – beautiful stuff. Then you hear about how these guys are knocking out eight pages a day, working seven days a week. Terrifying stuff.

I digress. Monster is fantastic. I first heard about it while listening to an interview with Josh Olson on the Creative Screenwriting Podcast. Olson adapted A History of Violence. Now he’s adapting Monster and set to direct also. He raved about what a great story it was and how passionate he is about the project.

I’ve only read the first volume – but it’s great stuff. A fun thriller – very cinematic, like all the best manga – it should be a breeze for Olson to adapt.