Nick Vandermolen

Nick Vandermolen is a writer, artist, and the co-founder of Chicago based publisher Nan Bu Nan Books. Since forming in 2010 Vandermolen has ambitiously released multiple titles through the imprint including the abstractly autobiographical LOMBARDO BARNYARD series, the "coming of rage" essay collection I HATE CHICAGO, and the taboo tinged MICHAEL JORDAN AND THE SLAM DUNK SUICIDE CULT, which cemented his unique brand of Hysterical Realism. An accomplished conceptual artist, designer, and fashionista, Vandermolen has also produced two full scale Fashion Shows, two separate series of collectible Role Playing card games, as well as numerous theme-specific art exhibits that focus on audience participation.