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Thursday, June 26, 2014
Small Press Expo Announces 20th Anniversary Guests Charles Burns, Jen Sorensen, Tom Tomorrow and Ben Katchor
Joe Procopio and others featured in Bethesda magazine
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Comic Riffs talks to John Romita Jr.
John Romita Jr.: Drawing Superman? Artist's new gig surprises even himself
By David Betancourt
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog June 24 2014
Fantom Comics needs subscribers to come in before move
Also, please note that all subscriber folders MUST be emptied by our move date of July 19th! We reopen in Dupont Circle on July 23rd, at which point pulls will continue as usual. To be clear: we will continue to pull subscriptions per normal up to the move date, we just need to have the folders cleared out on our move date.
'90s animation returns
BY LORI MCCUE
[Washington Post] Express June 25 2014, p. 22 http://www.washingtonpost.com/express/wp/2014/06/25/networks-are-trying-to-reel-in-millennials-by-capitalizing-on-their-90s-nostalgia-will-it-work/
Porcellino documentary to debut at SPX
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
More on the Hamanaka elephant gn at LOC
Retrofit, co-published by Big Planet Comics, announces new book
http://retrofitcomics.com/post/89763671512/theth-retrofits-first-book-with-a-spine-is-an
THETH , Retrofit's first BOOK WITH A SPINE is an 80 page epic story of the naieveté of youth, the struggle to survive the circumstances we are placed in and the ways we are influenced by those around us for better or worse. "Theth", or Seth (with a lisp) is made fun of by his peers, criticized by his family and hated by the owners of the local comic shop. In Josh Bayer's unique style we see Theth going to school on the day after John Lennon was shot. All Theth wants to do is read comics but school bullies, home bullies, teachers and weirdoes keep getting in the way. Where can Theth turn to escape from this horror?
80 pages, black and white
Shipping in a few weeks!!
DC's zines, close relatives of minicomics
DC's zinesters prove the art form is alive and well, even in the digital age
KAL on creating covers
Kevin 'Kal' Kallagher
June 24 2014
https://medium.com/the-nib/the-front-page-2f33ab69b59a
Sheila Hamanaka's elephant gn featured on National Geographic
The article says she'll be at the Library of Congress next week, but it's not on their website.
A Teenage Girl's Life-Changing
Encounter With Elephants
Sheila Hamanaka's new graphic novel for young readers issues a call to action to save the elephant.
—and discovers her own family's involvement in the ivory trade.
Monday, June 23, 2014
Political cartoonist Sage Stossel felt thrown under the bus by her brother
Scott Stossel's secret: Atlantic editor revealed his raging anxiety. The reaction surprised him
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/scott-stossels-secret-atlantic-editor-revealed-his-raging-anxiety-the-reaction-surprised-him/2014/06/19/08ba1bec-d615-11e3-aae8-c2d44bd79778_story.html
The Post reviews The Lion King play
'The Lion King,' exuberant as ever, takes pride of place at the Kennedy Center [in print as Lion King: A Sensory Feast].
Nia Holloway as Nala in "The Lion King," playing at Kennedy Center. (Joan Marcus)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater_dance/the-lion-king-roars-at-the-kennedy-center/2014/06/22/730324ae-fa27-11e3-8176-f2c941cf35f1_story.html
SPX 2014 Announces Guests Brandon Graham, Emily Carroll, Drew Friedman and Mimi Pond
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Jay Lynch short film by John Kinhart
John Kinhart
I decided to go to SPX in Bethesda, MD to film and interview Jay Lynch about the backstory to Roxy Funnies. Weirdness ensued.
Filmed and edited by John Kinhart
Sunday, June 22, 2014
Lost Art Books to publish Ray Willner book
Here's what Joe Procopio of Lost Arts Books says on his Facebook page: "Scanning is finished, and art restoration is about a third of the way complete. Willner was a contemporary and oft-times partner with Reed Crandall, and their styles are remarkably similar. At this point--1956--in their respective careers, one could conceivably argue that Willner was the stronger artist! This Lost Art Book will collect every Robin Hood story drawn by Willner across the seven-issue run of the title in 1956, bringing together for the first time over 160 pages of never-before-reprinted material."
A few more photos...
Becky Cloonan and Shaun Simon at Big Planet Comics Vienna. |
Becky Cloonan and Shaun Simon at Big Planet Comics Vienna. |
Claire and Mike Rhode wearing t-shirts from Joe Sutliff's Master Jeffrey webcomic which has a Kickstarter campaign now. |
And here's pictures from the exhibit of original artwork at Art-Enables by five artists who contributed to the new graphic novel Wild Ocean: Sharks, Whales, Rays and Other Endangered Sea Creatures (Fulcrum Publishing). Artwork by: Brooke Allen, Matt Dembicki, Andy K, Steve Loya and Steven Russell Black.
Art by Matt Dembicki, that I think I now own. |
Steve Loya and his art. |
Saturday, June 21, 2014
Friday, June 20, 2014
Comic Riffs talks East of West
'EAST OF WEST': Hickman and Dragotta are riding high atop their apocalyptic Western for Image Comics
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog June 20 2014
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2014/06/20/east-of-west-hickman-and-dragotta-are-riding-high-atop-their-apocalyptic-western-for-image-comics/
Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: #BringBackOurBoys
From: Mike Flugennock
"#BringBackOurBoys"
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=1507
Here's one for our friends in Israel, just to let them know I'm thinking of them as they search diligently for their precious missing teens.
Israelis Kill Palestinian During House Searches In West Bank, Al Jazeera English, 06.17.14
http://tinyurl.com/oygckav
Israel Teens Search Aims To "Break" Hamas, Al Jazeera English, 06.18.14
http://tinyurl.com/orkhcc2
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Mike Flugennock, flugennock at sinkers dot org
Mike's Political Cartoons: dubya dubya dubya dot sinkers dot org
City Paper picks Pixar music
Pixar in Concert at Wolf TrapFriday, June 20
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Meet Michael Reilly, who manages ‘The Lion King’s’ puppet kingdom
Barsotti obit in Wash Post
Charles Barsotti, New Yorker cartoonist known for his simplicity, dies at 80 [in print as Charles Barsotti, 80; Cartoonist of subtle humor].
By Matt Schudel
Washington Post June 19 2014
Postcards on Fantom's move
June 21-22: Tom Arvis at WizardCon Philadelphia
July 11-12: Disney Fantasia Live in Concert at Wolf Trap
at 8:30 pm at the Filene Center
Experience Disney magic on the big screen when the NSO casts an enchanting musical spell on sorcerer Mickey and other cherished animated characters from Fantasia (1940) and Fantasia 2000
REPERTOIRE
- BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67
Light battles dark in an abstract masterpiece from Fantasia 2000
- BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68 ("Pastoral")
Pastoral Art Deco interpretation of mythological Greece
- TCHAIKOVSKY: Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a
Light hearted dance by flora, fauna, fairies, and an unforgettable mushroom
- DEBUSSY "Clair de Lune" from Suite bergamasque (orch. Stokowski)
Stunning depiction of two herons flying in the moonlight
- STRAVINSKY: Firebird Suite (1919)
A frightening Firebird seeks to destroy the forest home of a Spring Sprite and her companion elk
Intermission
- GERSHWIN: Rhapsody in Blue
Jazz-inspired urban love paean to Gershwin
- DUKAS: The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Mickey Mouse's iconic animated masterpiece
- ELGAR: Pomp and Circumstance
Donald Duck stars as the patriarch in a retelling of Noah's Ark
- RESPIGHI Pines of Rome
Mythical animation with flying humpback whales
- RIMSKY-KORSAKOV/FINA: "Flight of the Bumblebee" from The Tale of Tsar Saltan
A colorful bee's fast and furious orchestral adventure
- PONCHIELLI: "Dance of the Hours" from La Gioconda
Light-hearted classical dance with ostriches, hippos, elephants, and alligators
- SAINT-SAËNS: Finale from Le carnival des animaux
A single heroic flamingo, armed with a yo-yo, humorously battles conformity
FEATURED PERFORMERS
- National Symphony Orchestra
- Emil de Cou is the music director of the Pacific Northwest Ballet. This is his 10th season as the official conductor of the National Symphony Orchestra at Wolf Trap. "He's one of the few conductors trying to open new doors into classical music, either with video…or other new technologies aimed at younger audiences."—The Washington Post
June 20: Pixar in Concert at Wolf Trap
All your favorite animated Pixar films on the big screen including Finding Nemo, Up, Toy Story, and Monsters, Inc., paired with memorable scores played by the National Symphony Orchestra
REPERTOIRE
- Enjoy music from more than a dozen Pixar films, includingRatatouille, A Bug's Life, Finding Nemo, WALL-E, Up, The Incredibles, Brave, Monsters, Inc., Monsters University, and theCars and Toy Story series.
- The music was written by renowned composers Randy Newman, Thomas Newman, Michael Giacchino, and Patrick Doyle. Collectively, this music has won 3 Academy Awards and 10 Grammys.
FEATURED PERFORMERS
- National Symphony Orchestra
- Emil de Cou is the music director of the Pacific Northwest Ballet. This is his 10th season as the official conductor of the National Symphony Orchestra at Wolf Trap. "He's one of the few conductors trying to open new doors into classical music, either with video…or other new technologies aimed at younger audiences."—The Washington Post
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Comic Riffs on the death of Charles Barsotti
RIP, CHARLES BARSOTTI: New Yorker artist was 'master cartoonist, a true original, and a nice guy, to boot.'
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog June 18 2014
Rob Steibel's last Kirby column for TCJ.com
"Trail May Lead to the Ends of Infinity"
Two Md. retailers up for Eisner retailer award
June 28: Matt Dembicki and Jason Rodriguez at American Library Association in Las Vegas
Graphic Novel / Gaming Stage - Teaching with Comics -- Matt Dembicki, Jason Rodriguez, Joel Gill
http://ala14.ala.org/node/15638
A panel discussion with three graphic illustrators and writers exploring the benefits of teaching with comics. The panelists have published books about history, culture and nature, all of which have been successful teaching and learning tools in the classroom and in libraries.