25 May 2022
Written and illustrated by Ollymandias, and published by Mother Mercury, the world of Woodshed is introduced in novella form with the first book in the Woodshed series, T-Minus. Set in an alternative NYC circa 2003, stoic and resilient Jonny Vulcain is picking up the pieces of his life torn by tragedy. Fresh home from the slammer-jammer clink-klonk, Jonny looks to his chosen family and imaginary bandmates to ground him as the reality of his changing world is thrown into a new orbit. Jonny’s fragile grip on reality is tested as he clings to hopes of reuniting with his girlfriend who moved forty million miles away to Mars. Combining a heroic dose of magical realism with a touch of Marxist sci-fi, Jonny and the gang keep a stoned smile through the trials and tribulations of working life.
Every chapter is illustrated, visually tying the book to the animated series, connecting characters, and winding stories across mediums. Woodshed offers entry points from all angles, but T-Minus provides the crucial psychological and cosmic backdrop to appreciate the full narrative of the animated shorts, the music that transports Jonny, the swampocalyptic Masters of Mojo game, and more to come.
T-Minus opens the door to the literary world of Woodshed that shoots far beyond our reality. This inaugural book in the developing fiction series only scratches the surface of the trans-media world. Three years in the making from author, illustrator, and DYME Studios and Mother Mercury creator Ollymandias, 'T-Minus' is now available to order at The Strand, Waterstones, and wherever you buy your books.
“Magically compelling. 'T-Minus' is a transcendent dream that haunts me
and keeps me coming back for more.”
- Jesse Jake
“I didn’t expect to like it, but it was actually very good.”
- Mum
“This book sets the scene, it’s a slice of life from the Woodshed world. If you enjoy the animations and trading cards, you owe it to yourself to read 'T-Minus.' It’s home to the story arcs and personal histories that give the characters life and the narrative context.”
- Ollymandias
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