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Hi. I'm not Ben, but I love his self-published diary comic Snakepit. This lens is about Snakepit and some of the ideas, experiences and bands featured in its pages. It's a shout out to Ben, who's one of the people I'd like to meet. You should read his comic.
Ben, Up Front and Personal
Where to find Ben...
Two online profiles that capture the man -- and the mystery
- Myspace: Ben Snakepit
- He hasn't responded to my friend request yet. Maybe you'll have better luck!
- Young American Comics: Ben Snakepit
- Young American publishes Snakepit. Here's what they think about him.
About Ben and Snakepit
Links worth a look
There doesn't seem to be a definitive guide to Ben's comic and work online, but the following online interviews, articles, and reviews add up to a nice overall perspective
- Gratuitous Self-Promotion!
- Dan Glenn Fury's Razorcake interview with Ben might be the most in-depth and insightful look at Ben's work yet.
- Ben Snakepit Interview
- Thoughtworm's Q&A addresses Ben's drawing experience, his popularity, how he approaches the creation of the strip and zinemaking in general.
- Snakepit Interview
- No Front Teeth's interview with Ben touches on how he fits Snakepit into his seemingly jam-packed life, his playing in J Church and how the punk scene compares to the zine scene.
- The Snakepit Book
- Sleazegrinder's review of Ben's book gives you a sense of what to expect when you read a lot of Ben's work all at once.
- The Snakepit Book (again)
- Denis Sheehan even reviews the book in comic strip form!
A Book Worth a Look
One title to buy
You should totally read his comic issue by issue, and if you don't do that, you should read the quarterly anthology compilations. But if you don't do that you should buy this book as an entry point. Snakepit rocks.
The Snake Pit Book
Can't wait for more. Come on, Gorsky.
Amazon Price: $12.00 (as of 12/01/2009) 
Used Price: $37.53
Ben's Been Seen
Select Flickr images
This is what you get when you search Flickr for Snakepit
Store indian
In the snake pit....
421 signs and other...
Ceiling of Wailin' W...
All American
Wailin' Wall
Hospital Productions
In front of you
MR. D
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