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Ken White Publisher
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Marlaine Maddux Editor-in-Chief
With so many people pulling her in different directions you would think that she'd have the texture of taffy by now, but she's as solid as a rock. Invaluable in so many ways, she is one of the few who can halfway understand and interpret the labyrinthine workings of Trainor's mind.
Celina Paquette Senior Editor
Most of Celina Paquette’s young and cosmopolitan life has revolved around the written word. That’s right, folks, this Houston native knows the intricacies of the English language backwards and forewards and even sideways with some strange combinations that are illegal in some states and Canada. With a Bachelors Degree from the University of Houston, a Masters Degree from Texas State University, a background in creative writing and editing, and some hard time working at Barnes and Noble, Celina has the tools to wage war against word terrorism. More importantly, though—she knows how to use them. So keep your dangling modifiers and spliced sentences to yourself. This girl means business.
Trainor Houghton Creative Director

A.K.A. Ghost Writer. Ubiquitous and non-existent all at once, this being is pure neural synaptic function in its most unadulterated form. He's an elusive creature only rarely observed in the office environs -- in many cultures, to catch a glimpse of him in the flesh is considered good luck. However uncommon his actual attendence, his aura is omnipresent in all of our lives here at PFP.

Charles Hancock Art Director
Few people know that Charles Hancock once served as inspiration for a Simpsons character known as the Crazy Cajun. However, a mis-aimed dart and a tabloid feeding frenzy robbed Charles of his opportunity. Knowing that his one chance at superstardom sat forgotten on the cutting room floor, he became a broken man, a man who relied on Pez to wash away the bad memories of what could have been.

But then something changed for Charles. He met his wife Chandel, had two beautiful children, left Cajun country for Texas, became an art director, and began working for Penny Farthing Press, the one place where his dart playing and Pez obsession were overlooked as long as he got his work done. And though there was that nasty incident in which he almost took out a coworker¹s eye, Charles has found a new home.
André McBride Graphic Designer

One-day, Penny-Farthing Press ordered a statue for our office. You know the kind: fine art, life-size, a real eye-catcher for an entryway. But when the item in question blinked after a month of serving as decoration, the PFP staff was surprised to discover that the statue was in reality a living breathing person. You can imagine the company’s embarrassment at this oversight, but by the time the mistake was apparent, it was too late to send him back. Thus, PFP decided to keep André McBride. Now, André designs ads, puts books together, and gives his coworkers cards on special occasions. But he still doesn’t talk.

Courtney Huddleston Talent Coordinator

Pulling double duty as resident artist and Finder-of Talent, Courtney remains surprisingly cool, calm, and collected. One of those guys with a perpetual smile on his glowing face, you never know whether to smile back and hug him or shake him and tell him that life can't be that good.

Pam "PJ" Johnston
Office Manager

Pam “PJ” Johnston was formerly on America’s Most Wanted List, for what exactly we at PFP have no idea. Her crimes were simply too bad to mention. But being the open-minded individuals we are, we welcomed PJ with open arms and locked our valuables in our desks. Now, this soccer-playing, marathon running mother of two and owner of a dachsund who likes the family cat WAY TOO MUCH, holds down the Penny-Farthing Press fort as Office Manager and does a dern fine job of it, too, if you avoid her bizarre penchant for laughing maniacally every once in a while.

Selma Medina
Accountant

If Selma were a super hero, she'd be a dynamic, butt-kickin' gal named Madame Money. As the bookkeeper for PFP, Selma holds an especially important place in the hearts of all Penny-Farthing Press staff, artists, and writers: she makes sure we get paid. Her experience as the proud mother of four boys (all scholar athletes) gives her a strategic advantage when dealing with the extremely persistent personalities involved in comics. Her ability to prioritize is phenomenal as is her head for numbers, but Selma's most admired "super power" is her ability to keep us grounded. Without a doubt, she makes sure we can eat, pay our bills, and stay on budget.

 

 

 
 
The Company
Penny-Farthing Press

Penny-Farthing Press officially opened its doors in 1998 with a small staff and a plan to create comic books and children's books that exemplified quality storytelling, artwork, and printing. Starting with only one book, The Victorian, Penny-Farthing Press has expanded its line to six titles, but keeps its yearly output small enough to maintain the highest quality.

This "boutique approach" to publishing has won the recognition of the comics and fine arts industries, and PFP has won numerous awards including the Gutenberg D'Argent Medal and several Spectrum Awards. The company has also been featured in the December 24, 2001 issue of Publisher's Weekly and on the Monday night CBS sitcom Yes, Dear.

Above all, Penny-Farthing Press and Publisher Ken White strive to work with talented and energetic individuals in order to put exquisite pieces of art into the hands of readers everywhere. This is the PFP goal.

Contact Information:

2000 West Sam Houston Parkway South, Suite 550
Houston, Texas 77042
Tel: 713-780-0300
Fax: 713-780-4004
Toll-free at (800) 926-2669.
E-Mail: corp@pfpress.com