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Adventurous Quote by Alejandro Jodorowsky

“I live making comics. Comics is an industrial art but less suffering, because comics are for young people who are more adventurous. I do that. I live off comics, and then I write books, but when you want movies, you cannot make movies without money.” quote by Alejandro Jodorowsky
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“I live making comics. Comics is an industrial art but less suffering, because comics are for young people who are more adventurous. I do that. I live off comics, and then I write books, but when you want movies, you cannot make movies without money.”

Alejandro Jodorowsky

About This Quote

Source Interview: Discussing comics as a medium, 2010

He values comics for their creative freedom and youthful adventurous spirit, noting financial constraints for film adaptations

In simple terms: Comics are a playful art form, but movies need money

Key Takeaway

Embrace comics for imagination, seek resources for film projects

Themes

creativity art industry financial reality

Mood

reflective pragmatic hopeful

Type

inspirational business creative

When to use this quote

  • comic conventions
  • indie publishing
  • film pitching
  • budget planning

Key Concepts

artistic expression market economics media adaptation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance artistic integrity with commercial needs?
  • What strategies can help fund comic‑to‑film projects?
A Different Perspective

Creative vision may be limited by funding and market demand

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