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*. shimmery timbers went online in may 2005 to host a collection of political cartoons by nick watson dating back to 2000. new cartoons, graphics, articles and photographs have since been added to the site on a regular basis and a small list of shimmery timbers self-print books have been posted as free pdf downloads.

*. cartoons on the site are free to copy and use, subject to the condition that they're used in activist or not-for-profit projects largely in line with the shimmery timbers political position.

*. .regular email updates are sent out 2 or 3 times a month with links to new work that's been posted on shimmery timbers. if you would like to receive these updates, send a messagel with the subject 'subscribe' to this email address.

* subscribers' email addresses are only used for shimmery timbers updates. see sample update here

* alternatively, keep more up-to-date than the update by bookmarking this page where all newly added work is linked as soon as it's posted ( see below ).

* . translators wanted : : : some of the cartoons on this site have been translated from english into other languages - french, german, spanish and italian - although none are being translated at the moment. if you would like to translate some cartoons, the artwork can be relettered and redesigned at this end so you can use the new cartoon on your website or in your magazine / newsletter. there's no money involved - you get a free cartoon, shimmery timbers gets to post a translation. email the address above if you're interested. any languages accepted.

*. the site is formatted for screen size 1024 x 768 pixels....

* most of the original cartoon artwork on this site is for sale. click to view the catalogue where you see this sign :

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