Ok, I'm not sure what this tumbler is (as opposed to her regular blog), but Comicsgirl reports on Dean Haspiel's excellent donation of minicomics to the Library of Congress.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Nov 29: Bully political cartoons at Library of Congress
Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave. SE
Washington DC 20540
November 7, 2011
Political Cartoon Biography of Theodore Roosevelt Is Subject of Discussion
"Bully!" Chronicles Life and Times of 26th President
Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) was a favorite subject of political cartoonists, due in large part to his outsize personality, his exploits as one of the leaders of the Rough Riders and, of course, his career as 26th president.
Roosevelt's biography as told through these political cartoons forms the basis of "Bully!: The Life and Times of Theodore Roosevelt" (Regnery, 2011) by Rick Marschall. Marschall's book is the subject of a discussion and signing on Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 11:30 a.m. in Dining Room A, located on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. This event is part of the Books & Beyond author series of the Center for the Book and is co-sponsored with the Library's Prints and Photographs Division. It is free and open to the public; no tickets are requited.
"Bully!" features more than 250 full-color illustrations, many of them from the collections of the Library. According to Marschall, few people have influenced American history as Roosevelt did. A cowboy, soldier and prolific author, he vaulted to the top of American politics. His physical energy, great intelligence and larger-than-life personality made him not only a beloved leader but also the subject of countless political cartoons.
Marschall is the author of more than 65 books, is a former political cartoonist and has written extensively on politics, history and cartoons. He has taught at Rutgers University and the School of Visual Arts in New York City.
Marschall's book is also the subject of a discussion on Facebook. The new Books & Beyond Book Club is available at www.facebook.com/booksandbeyond/. Here readers can discuss books, the authors of which have appeared or will appear in this series. The site also offers links to webcasts of these events and asks readers to talk about what they have seen and heard.
Since its creation by Congress in 1977 to "stimulate public interest in books and reading," the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress (www.Read.gov/cfb/) has become a major national force for reading and literacy promotion. A public-private partnership, it sponsors educational programs that reach readers of all ages, nationally and internationally. The center provides leadership for affiliated state centers for the book and nonprofit reading-promotion partners and plays a key role in the Library's annual National Book Festival. It also oversees the Library's Read.gov website and administers the Library's Young Readers Center.
# # #
PR 11-219
11/7/11
ISSN 0731-3527
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Truitt on X-Men
X-Men book gets an 'Astonishing' new writer
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY November 22 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-11-22/Astonishing-X-Men-comic-series-new-writer/51352884/1
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY November 22 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-11-22/Astonishing-X-Men-comic-series-new-writer/51352884/1
Maryland cartoonist Jose Villarrubia interviewed by Greek site
INTERVIEW CORNER #69: Jose Villarrubia
by Thomas Papadimitropoulos November 22nd, 2011
http://www.comicdom.gr/2011/11/22/interview-corner-69-jose-villarrubia/
Page down when you open it and the Q&A is in English.
by Thomas Papadimitropoulos November 22nd, 2011
http://www.comicdom.gr/2011/11/22/interview-corner-69-jose-villarrubia/
Page down when you open it and the Q&A is in English.
Fwd: PR--Sunday, Dec 4--Capicons Comic Book and Pop Culture Con
PR--Sunday, Dec 4--Capicons Comic Book and Pop Culture Con
Capicons Comic Book & Pop Culture Con
Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011
10 am - 3 pm
Dunn Loring Volunteer Fire Hall, 

2148 Gallows Rd, Dunn Loring, Virginia
Admission $3 - Kids FREE!
Open to the public from 10 am - 3 pm. Buy, sell & trade: Gold, Silver,
Bronze Age comics; Indie & Modern comics, Publishers & Creators, TV &
Movie Collectibles. Non-sport cards; Videos & DVDs; Horror/Sci-Fi;
figures, toys; Star Wars & Star Trek memorabilia; original artwork,
posters and other comic-related collectibles.
FEATURING:
* John Dimes, author, artist, singer, actor and award-winning comedian
(a.k.a Horror Host Dr. Sarcofiguy from the Spooky Movie Show)
* Tim Dzon, Artist
* Chris Flick, Capes N Babes webcomic
* Bill McKay
* Michael Munshaw
* Dan Nokes, 21st Century Sandshark Studios
* Pete Tapang, Artist (featured in Mystique Magazine, FHM, Artcore
Magazine, V.A.M.P, Glamourcon)
* Dave Wilson, Model Maker Extraordinaire
* Ulysses E. Campbell from "Fantastic Forum" & Larry Reclusado of "The
NOVA Comic Book Show"
* Paul Gyurcsanszky will host a demo of Osiris Sanction: a new L.A.R.P.
created by Ford Ivey! "It's not your kid's laser tag."
...and MORE!!
Directions to DLVFRD: 
Take I-495 (DC/Capital Beltway) to Exit 47A
(Rt. 7 West). Go 1/2 Mile, Left on Gallows Rd. 1 mile to 2148 Gallows Rd
Capicons
PO Box 2488
Merrifield, VA 22116
http://capicons.com/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Capicons-Comic-Book-Pop-Culture-Con/221236176794#!/pages/Capicons-Comic-Book-Pop-Culture-Con/221236176794
Capicons Comic Book & Pop Culture Con
Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011
10 am - 3 pm
Dunn Loring Volunteer Fire Hall, 

2148 Gallows Rd, Dunn Loring, Virginia
Admission $3 - Kids FREE!
Open to the public from 10 am - 3 pm. Buy, sell & trade: Gold, Silver,
Bronze Age comics; Indie & Modern comics, Publishers & Creators, TV &
Movie Collectibles. Non-sport cards; Videos & DVDs; Horror/Sci-Fi;
figures, toys; Star Wars & Star Trek memorabilia; original artwork,
posters and other comic-related collectibles.
FEATURING:
* John Dimes, author, artist, singer, actor and award-winning comedian
(a.k.a Horror Host Dr. Sarcofiguy from the Spooky Movie Show)
* Tim Dzon, Artist
* Chris Flick, Capes N Babes webcomic
* Bill McKay
* Michael Munshaw
* Dan Nokes, 21st Century Sandshark Studios
* Pete Tapang, Artist (featured in Mystique Magazine, FHM, Artcore
Magazine, V.A.M.P, Glamourcon)
* Dave Wilson, Model Maker Extraordinaire
* Ulysses E. Campbell from "Fantastic Forum" & Larry Reclusado of "The
NOVA Comic Book Show"
* Paul Gyurcsanszky will host a demo of Osiris Sanction: a new L.A.R.P.
created by Ford Ivey! "It's not your kid's laser tag."
...and MORE!!
Directions to DLVFRD: 
Take I-495 (DC/Capital Beltway) to Exit 47A
(Rt. 7 West). Go 1/2 Mile, Left on Gallows Rd. 1 mile to 2148 Gallows Rd
Capicons
PO Box 2488
Merrifield, VA 22116
http://capicons.com/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Capicons-Comic-Book-Pop-Culture-Con/221236176794#!/pages/Capicons-Comic-Book-Pop-Culture-Con/221236176794
Saturday, November 26, 2011
KAL's Economist 2012 Wall Calendar available now
Friday, November 25, 2011
Post reviews ‘Scrapbook of Frankie Pratt’ book and ‘Elf on the Shelf cartoon
Caroline Preston's 'Scrapbook of Frankie Pratt': Lush jitterbug through '20s
By Steven Moore,
Washington Post November 25, 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/caroline-prestons-scrapbook-of-frankie-pratt-lush-jitterbug-through-20s/2011/09/07/gIQA0HAdtN_story.html
CBS's 'Elf on the Shelf': Unwarranted Christmas surveillance techniques
By Hank Stuever,
Washington Post November 25 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/cbss-elf-on-the-shelf-unwarranted-christmas-surveillance-techniques/2011/11/23/gIQApCSTtN_story.html
By Steven Moore,
Washington Post November 25, 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/caroline-prestons-scrapbook-of-frankie-pratt-lush-jitterbug-through-20s/2011/09/07/gIQA0HAdtN_story.html
CBS's 'Elf on the Shelf': Unwarranted Christmas surveillance techniques
By Hank Stuever,
Washington Post November 25 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/cbss-elf-on-the-shelf-unwarranted-christmas-surveillance-techniques/2011/11/23/gIQApCSTtN_story.html
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Truitt on Dorkin's Milk and Cheese collection
Evan Dorkin's 'Milk and Cheese' brings sour satisfaction
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY November 23 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-11-23/Milk-and-Cheese-comics-collection/51373686/1
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY November 23 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-11-23/Milk-and-Cheese-comics-collection/51373686/1
Richard Thompson blurbs Rip Haywire
I just read my copy of Dan Thompson's graphic novel Rip Haywire and the Curse Of Tangaroa! (based on his comic strip which doesn't run in the Post) and was surprised to see local cartoonist Richard Thompson quoted on the back:
"Derring-do is in short supply on the comics pages these days and square-jawed heroes are scarce. I'm glad we have Rip Haywire, who's square jaw almost overwhelms his head, and
that he's got the luscious Cobra and the bewildered TNT with him. In the Curse of Tangaroa, their adventures are far-flung and far-fetched, with weird flashbacks that lurch into other
strips entirely, including one like Peanuts but with explosions. Dan Thompson's loving satire of the classic adventure strip is a demented delight."
—Richard Thompson ( Cul De Sac, and Richard's Poor Almanac )
"Derring-do is in short supply on the comics pages these days and square-jawed heroes are scarce. I'm glad we have Rip Haywire, who's square jaw almost overwhelms his head, and
that he's got the luscious Cobra and the bewildered TNT with him. In the Curse of Tangaroa, their adventures are far-flung and far-fetched, with weird flashbacks that lurch into other
strips entirely, including one like Peanuts but with explosions. Dan Thompson's loving satire of the classic adventure strip is a demented delight."
—Richard Thompson ( Cul De Sac, and Richard's Poor Almanac )
Post reviews local author's Drawing Power book
Book review: 'Drawing Power: A Compendium of Cartoon Advertising'
By Michael Taube,
Washington Post
A review of Rick Marschall and Warren Bernard's excellent book "Drawing Power"- Marschall will be speaking about the book next Tuesday morning at the Library of Congress. I'll bet Warren will be there too.Wash Post on Arthur Christmas and Hugo
Arthur Christmas is by my favorite animation firm, Aardman -
An unexpected holiday gift
By Michael O'Sullivan
Washington Post Nov. 23, 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/movies/arthur-christmas,1210229/critic-review.html
Hugo is based on the sort-of graphic novel by Brian Selznick, The Invention of Hugo Cabret-
3D becomes art in Scorsese's hands
By Ann Hornaday
Washington Post Nov. 23, 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/movies/hugo,1210235/critic-review.html
An unexpected holiday gift
By Michael O'Sullivan
Washington Post Nov. 23, 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/movies/arthur-christmas,1210229/critic-review.html
Hugo is based on the sort-of graphic novel by Brian Selznick, The Invention of Hugo Cabret-
3D becomes art in Scorsese's hands
By Ann Hornaday
Washington Post Nov. 23, 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/movies/hugo,1210235/critic-review.html
Meet a formerly local collector
Charlie Roberts got his start in Alexandria, VA.
ORIGIN ISSUE: Charlie Roberts
November 23 2011
http://scoop.diamondgalleries.com/public/default.asp?t=1&m=1&c=34&s=260&ai=115427
ORIGIN ISSUE: Charlie Roberts
November 23 2011
http://scoop.diamondgalleries.com/public/default.asp?t=1&m=1&c=34&s=260&ai=115427
Weldon's Thanksgiving comic picks
I'm not feeling a lot of love for this list - Pogo's great, but I would have picked Carl Barks' Duck stories over that.
Still More Tryptophan-tastic Tomes To See You Through Your Turkey Coma
by Glen Weldon
National Public Radio's Monkey See blog (November 23, 2011): http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/11/23/142682349/still-more-tryptophan-tastic-tomes-to-see-you-through-your-turkey-coma
Still More Tryptophan-tastic Tomes To See You Through Your Turkey Coma
by Glen Weldon
National Public Radio's Monkey See blog (November 23, 2011): http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/11/23/142682349/still-more-tryptophan-tastic-tomes-to-see-you-through-your-turkey-coma
New Buzzboy PR
Can Buzzboy Conquer the "Dynamic Trio" of iTunes, the Internet, and Print Publishing?
Cartoonist John Gallagher announced the release of his graphic novel, Buzzboy: Sidekicks Rule, through three publishers in three different formats. The humorous story of a tween super-sidekick, Buzzboy is being released as a new webcomic at Keenspot.com, in print through through Red Giant Entertainment, and as a digital comic in Gallagher's own "Comics Jukebox " iTunes app.
Buzzboy, a kid-friendly tale of a milkshake loving, diner dwelling sidekick, who must save the world when all the adult heroes disappear, was created as an answer to the dark, gritty comics that seem to dominate the comics marketplace. "I've always focused on creating comics that everyone can enjoy," said Gallagher, "and this lets me reach out to people other than the average comic book fan—essentially, the 200 million people who aren't going into comics shops." Comic books are an integral part of pop culture, but have had trouble at times attracting new fans, especially young readers.
"As the father of three kids," says Gallagher, "I found that my children were just as likely to read on an iPad as play a game or watch a show. That's why an app is part of the plan." Comics Jukebox, created with fellow cartoonist and friend Steve Conley, offers free and affordable kid-friendly comics on the iPad, including Buzzboy and other all-ages comics. "Jukebox" has already been downloaded thousands of times, and a version for the Android market is in the works, and they are currently prepping for the e-book market.
Although some say print sales could be hurt by the web and digital releases, Gallagher sees it as all part of a new, organic relationship across all media. "I read Calvin and Hobbes every day in the newspaper when it was originally ran, but that didn't stop me from purchasing collections of the comics in the bookstore," said Gallagher. "I don't think today's audience cares where the story is told, be it on the web, in a book, or on the side of a building—as long as it is where they want to read it."
Buzzboy: Sidekicks Rule is is available to read on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays at http://buzzboy.keenspot.com, on iTunes through Comics Jukebox, and is headed to all comics shops, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon.com in early December.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Two, no, three, new cartoonist sites this evening
I ran across Rebecca Moretti (nee Simms) and Chris Mararac at the DC Conspiracy table at Anime USA this past weekend. Simms-Moretti was selling two collections of her webcomic, and Mararac had large prints of his cartoon artwork.
Simms does the webcomic Girl Ninja, and is a former local. Mararac's site is www.uppercut-justice.com
I also saw the people behind the Intervention con, and here's a link to Onezumi Hartstein's webcomic Stupid & Insane Defenders Against Chaos.
Simms does the webcomic Girl Ninja, and is a former local. Mararac's site is www.uppercut-justice.com
I also saw the people behind the Intervention con, and here's a link to Onezumi Hartstein's webcomic Stupid & Insane Defenders Against Chaos.
Pekar statue to be funded
Fundraising hits goal for library sculpture honoring late comic book writer Harvey Pekar
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS November 22, 2011
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/87a543fe49574a55bdbbf46c97ccd280/OH--Harvey-Pekar-Monument/
Yay!
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS November 22, 2011
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/87a543fe49574a55bdbbf46c97ccd280/OH--Harvey-Pekar-Monument/
Yay!
Lauren Orsini writes about being Amime USA PR
Local journalist Lauren Orsini writes on her blog about being Amime USA's PR person. Lauren got me into the show, my first anime con, and I think I'll have a better idea about the whole shebang next year. I must say, I'm not used to being that clueless about the costumes.
And note Lauren's blog Otaku Journalist. I've added it to the linklist on the lower right as well.
And note Lauren's blog Otaku Journalist. I've added it to the linklist on the lower right as well.
Comic Riffs' Bil Keane followup
CARTOON OF THE DAY: 'Lio's' artful Bil Keane tribute
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog November 21 2011
This includes reminiscences by Mel Lazarus.
Nick Galifianakis' Team Cul de Sac contribution finally comes in
http://teamculdesac.blogspot.com/2011/11/nick-galifianakis-says-and-draws.html
Monday, November 21, 2011
Linda Holmes on Brave
Thanks, Pixar, From All The Girls With Band-Aids On Their Knees
by Linda Holmes
National Public Radio's Monkey See blog November 21, 2011
http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/11/21/142591230/thanks-pixar-from-all-the-girls-with-band-aids-on-their-knees
by Linda Holmes
National Public Radio's Monkey See blog November 21, 2011
http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/11/21/142591230/thanks-pixar-from-all-the-girls-with-band-aids-on-their-knees
PR: Cards Comics and Collectibles 23rd Annual Thanksgiving Sale
|
| |||||||
| |||||||
| |||||||
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Truitt on Pilot Season and King City
'Pilot Season' Week 7: 'Seraph' wields biblical power
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY November 15 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-11-15/Pilot-Season-Week-7-Seraph-book-wields-biblical-power/51221172/1
A cool cat and master return in new 'King City' collection
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY November 15 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-11-15/King-City-collection-releases-in-February/51216618/1
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY November 15 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-11-15/Pilot-Season-Week-7-Seraph-book-wields-biblical-power/51221172/1
A cool cat and master return in new 'King City' collection
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY November 15 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-11-15/King-City-collection-releases-in-February/51216618/1
Voice actor article in today's Post
Hank Azaria is very vocal about his line of work [animation voice actor].
Bentley, Rick / Fresno Bee. 2011
Washington Post (November 20): EZ14
Anime USA continues today in Crystal City
I stopped by Anime USA for a couple of hours yesterday, had a good time and in spite of not being as familiar with Japanese cartoons as I am with American ones. A few locals have tables - Chris Flick, DC Conspiracy and the Intervention Con. There's a lot of great costumes - it feels kind of like a Halloween carryover - and people are glad to have photos taken. The dealers room has a lot of material imported from Japan (and a lot of leather corsets and pink wigs) and I probably spent the most time in there, marveling at pop culture.
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Orsini on webcomic
Adventures in Depression not so fun for Hyperbole and a Half
Lauren Rae Orsini
October 2011
http://www.dailydot.com/culture/hyperbole-and-half-depression-allie-brosch/
Lauren Rae Orsini
October 2011
http://www.dailydot.com/culture/hyperbole-and-half-depression-allie-brosch/
Comic Riffs on Pekar statue campaign
HARVEY PEKAR MEMORIAL: Oy! What does it take to honor comics' Everyman already
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog November 18 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/harvey-pekar-memorial-oy-what-does-it-take-to-honor-comics-everyman-already/2011/11/18/gIQAVXIIYN_blog.html
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog November 18 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/harvey-pekar-memorial-oy-what-does-it-take-to-honor-comics-everyman-already/2011/11/18/gIQAVXIIYN_blog.html
Anime USA continues today in Crystal City
Reminder! So Much Anime This Weekend
Posted by Mike Rhode on Nov. 18, 2011 at 2:00 pm
Friday, November 18, 2011
Post on Happy Feet 2
Dancing penguin and his missteps
By Michael O'Sullivan
Washington Post Nov 18, 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/movies/happy-feet-two,1210234/critic-review.html
By Michael O'Sullivan
Washington Post Nov 18, 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/movies/happy-feet-two,1210234/critic-review.html
The Examiner ran an AP review and the Express ran a stripped down version of the above.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Truitt on Max Allan Collins and Lance Biggs
Max Allan Collins makes one more 'Return to Perdition'
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY November 16 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-11-16/Max-Allan-Collins-Return-to-Perdition-graphic-novel/51241222/1
Football star Lance Briggs tackles the comics industry
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY November 17 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-11-17/Lance-Briggs-Top-Cow-comic-book/51267876/1
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY November 16 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-11-16/Max-Allan-Collins-Return-to-Perdition-graphic-novel/51241222/1
Football star Lance Briggs tackles the comics industry
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY November 17 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-11-17/Lance-Briggs-Top-Cow-comic-book/51267876/1
Takoma Park librarian on Wimpy Kid
'Cabin Fever' shows Jeff Kinney's hot streak not wimping out
By KAREN MACPHERSON, Scripps Howard News Service November 16 2011
http://www.scrippsnews.com/node/65469
By KAREN MACPHERSON, Scripps Howard News Service November 16 2011
http://www.scrippsnews.com/node/65469
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Comic Riffs revisits Occupy Movement cartoon journalism
OCCUPY COMICS: Cartoon Movement journalists sketch a multi-city composite
By Michael Cavnahttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog October 15 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/occupy-comics-cartoon-movement-journalists-sketch-a-multi-city-composite/2011/11/15/gIQAxRvtPN_blog.html#pagebreak
And you can read Stephanie McMillan's comic about being in DC at the Occupy movement here.
OT: Harvey Pekar statue plea by Alan Moore
Here's Alan Moore asking you to contribute to Kickstarter for Harvey's statue. I've put in my money, days ago.
I'm actually quite happy to fund projects at Kickstarter. I think this is the 5th I've contributed to.
I'm actually quite happy to fund projects at Kickstarter. I think this is the 5th I've contributed to.
Nov 18: Anime USA con in Arlington
Anime USA 2011 starts in Crystal City on Friday afternoon and runs through the weekend -
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
KAL returns to Harvard
Political Cartoonist Sketches, Lectures
By Ethan G. Loewi
Harvard Crimson November 15, 2011
http://www.thecrimson.com/article/2011/11/15/political-cartoonist-lecture/
To think he used that Harvard education to become a cartoonist...
By Ethan G. Loewi
Harvard Crimson November 15, 2011
http://www.thecrimson.com/article/2011/11/15/political-cartoonist-lecture/
To think he used that Harvard education to become a cartoonist...
Monday, November 14, 2011
Truitt on Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman gets a new origin story and a dad
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY November 14 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-11-14/Wonder-Woman-gets-a-new-origin-story-in-comic-series/51198256/1
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY November 14 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-11-14/Wonder-Woman-gets-a-new-origin-story-in-comic-series/51198256/1
City Paper spots chef Jose Andres on the Simpsons
Real José Andrés More Animated Than Simpsons Parody
by Chris Shott on Nov. 14, 2011
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/youngandhungry/2011/11/14/real-jose-andres-more-animated-than-simpsons-parody/Nov 16: Wimpy Kid's Jeff Kinney at Politics & Prose
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever, by Jeff Kinney - Event Tickets and Signed Books
$13.95
SKU: 9781419702235ticket
On Wednesday, November 16, 3 p.m.*
Jeff Kinney will visit Politics & Prose!
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever (Amulet, $13.95)
In the sixth installment of the Diary, Greg is in trouble for damaging school property. He's innocent this time-sort of. He gets a reprieve when a blizzard closes school, but he knows that when the storm is over, he'll have to face the authorities. Ages 9-12.
* Join us at 3 p.m. when we start our own blizzard with a snow-making truck; Jeff Kinney will speak at 4 p.m.
Tickets - required for the signing line - are available now. A ticket will be provided with your purchase, if you are attending the event. You can pick the ticket up when you come to the store. The books will be available on November 15, the day before the event. Please contact the store for more details.
We will stop accepting pre-orders on Monday, November 14 at 10 p.m. You may still buy your books and receiving signing line tickets in person at the store.
OT: Mike Keefe of the Denver Post
I got to talk to Mike Keefe at the recent Cartoonists and Cocktails and really enjoyed it. Plus I won a piece of art he donated too. So here's a story on him:
Inside the Mile High: Denver Post cartoonist Mike Keefe
by DenverPost on Nov 13, 2011
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWXud0rak4M
Inside the Mile High: Denver Post cartoonist Mike Keefe
by DenverPost on Nov 13, 2011
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWXud0rak4M
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Truitt on Reed Gunther, Pilot Season and Marvel's Point One
'Reed Gunther' features bears, monsters and goofy fun
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY November 9 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-11-09/Reed-Gunther-series-features-bears-monsters-and-goofy-fun/51133256/1
'Pilot Season' Week 6: 'Anonymous' soldier with new mission
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY November 8 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-11-08/Top-Cow-Pilot-Season-gives-Anonymous-soldier-a-new-mission/51124646/1
'Point One' teases a new year of Marvel Comics stories
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY November 9 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-11-09/Point-One-teases-a-new-year-of-Marvel-Comics/51133222/1
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY November 9 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-11-09/Reed-Gunther-series-features-bears-monsters-and-goofy-fun/51133256/1
'Pilot Season' Week 6: 'Anonymous' soldier with new mission
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY November 8 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-11-08/Top-Cow-Pilot-Season-gives-Anonymous-soldier-a-new-mission/51124646/1
'Point One' teases a new year of Marvel Comics stories
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY November 9 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-11-09/Point-One-teases-a-new-year-of-Marvel-Comics/51133222/1
Post reviews Redniss' Radioactive
Scientist aglow in the light of discovery ["Radioactive: Marie & Pierre Curie — A Tale of Love and Fallout" by Lauren Redniss]
By Marcia Bartusiak,
Washington Post November 13 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/radioactive-marie-and-pierre-curie--a-tale-of-love-and-fallout-by-lauren-redniss/2011/11/02/gIQANSMBDN_story.html
By Marcia Bartusiak,
Washington Post November 13 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/radioactive-marie-and-pierre-curie--a-tale-of-love-and-fallout-by-lauren-redniss/2011/11/02/gIQANSMBDN_story.html
Saturday, November 12, 2011
"“Non Sequitur” was the best commentary I’ve seen to date" says Post reader
An Occupy primer, in one panel
Mary E. Menke
November 12, 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/todays_paper?dt=2011-11-12&bk=A&pg=15
Mary E. Menke
November 12, 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/todays_paper?dt=2011-11-12&bk=A&pg=15
Post reviews Clowes' Death-Ray
'The Death-Ray,' by Daniel Clowes
By Aaron Leitko, Saturday, November 12, 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/the-death-ray-by-daniel-clowes/2011/10/31/gIQAPlBuFN_story.html
By Aaron Leitko, Saturday, November 12, 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/the-death-ray-by-daniel-clowes/2011/10/31/gIQAPlBuFN_story.html
Comic Riffs on Occupy Movement and cartoonists
A TALE OF TWO OCCUPY CARTOONISTS: From arrest to arresting humor — how diverging journalists respond to the movement
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog November 11 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/a-tale-of-two-occupy-cartoonists-from-arrest-to-arresting-images--how-diverging-journalists-respond-to-the-movement/2011/11/11/gIQA1GL9DN_blog.html
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog November 11 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/a-tale-of-two-occupy-cartoonists-from-arrest-to-arresting-images--how-diverging-journalists-respond-to-the-movement/2011/11/11/gIQA1GL9DN_blog.html
Friday, November 11, 2011
Walking Dead article in today's print Wash Examiner
This wire story ran in today's paper:
'Walking Dead' creator Kirkman is keeping it real
By FRAZIER MOORE, AP Television Writer
November 10, 2011
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2011/11/10/entertainment/e034939S91.DTL
'Walking Dead' creator Kirkman is keeping it real
By FRAZIER MOORE, AP Television Writer
November 10, 2011
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2011/11/10/entertainment/e034939S91.DTL
Truitt on Green Lantern animation
Unlike most reviewers, I was completely unimpressed with this show tonight. The animation looked stiff and video-gamey, and the basic plot is lifted from Star Trek: Voyager - Green Lantern's Hal Jordan and Kilowog are on the far side of the galaxy in a ship filled with refugees while hunted by the Borg ... make that the Red Lanterns rather. I won't bother looking for this when it returns in 2012.
It's Green Lanterns vs. Red Lanterns in new animated series
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY November 10 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-11-10/Green-Lantern-animated-series-debuts-on-Cartoon-Network/51149004/1
It's Green Lanterns vs. Red Lanterns in new animated series
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY November 10 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-11-10/Green-Lantern-animated-series-debuts-on-Cartoon-Network/51149004/1
Washington Times on Bil Keane
Bil Keane, 'Family Circus' cartoonist, dead at 89
by Terry Ponick
Washington Times November 11, 2011
http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/entertainment-news-and-reviews/2011/nov/11/bil-keane-family-circus-cartoonist-dead-89/
by Terry Ponick
Washington Times November 11, 2011
http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/entertainment-news-and-reviews/2011/nov/11/bil-keane-family-circus-cartoonist-dead-89/
PR: Meet G4TV's BLAIR BUTLER & KEVIN MELLON This Saturday
|
| ||||||||||||||
| Third Eye Comics | 45 Old Solomons Island Rd | Suite 102 | Annapolis | MD | 21401 |
Weldon on Bil Keane
Bil Keane's Dotted Line: An Appreciation
by Glen Weldon
November 11, 2011
http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/11/11/142218444/bil-keanes-dotted-line-an-appreciation
by Glen Weldon
November 11, 2011
http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/11/11/142218444/bil-keanes-dotted-line-an-appreciation
Comic Riffs talks to Ward Sutton
THE [WASHINGTON] DC REBOOT: Ward Sutton unmasks the candidates as comic 'superheroes'
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog November 10 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/the-washington-dc-reboot-ward-sutton-unmasks-the-candidates-as-comic-superheroes/2011/11/10/gIQA7BiTAN_blog.html#pagebreak
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog November 10 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/the-washington-dc-reboot-ward-sutton-unmasks-the-candidates-as-comic-superheroes/2011/11/10/gIQA7BiTAN_blog.html#pagebreak
PR: Mort Walker pens Beetle Bailey Vets Day Comic to Support Nat'l Army Museum
Famed cartoonist Mort Walker, creator of the Beetle Bailey comic strip for over 60 years, has penned a special Beetle Bailey comic strip in support of the National Army Museum. In the strip, published internationally in over 1,800 newspapers on Veterans Day this Friday, Beetle can be found imagining himself immortalized in The National Museum of the United States Army in his favorite post – his bed.
Mr. Walker, a long time supporter of the military, has extended his support to The National Museum of the United States Army for the third time this year by using the Beetle Bailey comic strips to help promote the Museum. Scheduled to open in Fort Belvoir, Va., outside Washington, DC, in 2015, the museum will honor America's Soldiers, preserve the history of America's oldest military branch, and educate all Americans about the Army's role in our nation's development. The U.S. Army is the only service without its own museum.
Mort Walker, one of the longest-drawing cartoonists in history, served in the United States Army in Europe during World War II, and was discharged as a First Lieutenant in 1947. In portraying the lighter side of military life for more than 60 years, Mort Walker's support of the military has earned him the praise of the highest ranking officials. He was given the Decoration for Distinguished Civilian Service by the United States Army, the highest award the Secretary of the Army can present a civilian. During his distinguished career as a cartoonist, he has earned numerous awards including induction into the Museum of Cartoon Art Hall of Fame.
Mort Walker's Beetle Bailey comic strip about the National Army Museum can be found in syndicated papers nationwide on Friday, and online here.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Post's obituary for Bil Keane
Bil Keane, 'The Family Circus' cartoonist, dies at 89
By Matt Schudel, Published: November 10, 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/bil-keane-family-circus-cartoonist-dies-at-89/2011/11/09/gIQAF5226M_story.html
Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Comic Riffs gets reactions on the death of Family Circus' Bil Keane
BIL KEANE MEMORIAM: Fellow cartoonists remember the 'Family Circus' creator [UPDATED]
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog November 9 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/bil-keane-memoriam-fellow-cartoonists-remember-the-family-circus-creator/2011/11/09/gIQAp9nr5M_blog.html#pagebreak
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog November 9 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/bil-keane-memoriam-fellow-cartoonists-remember-the-family-circus-creator/2011/11/09/gIQAp9nr5M_blog.html#pagebreak
Comic Riffs talks to David Lloyd on Guy Fawkes masks
OCCUPY GUY FAWKES: What does the man behind the mask think of the movement?
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs (November 8 2011)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/occupy-guy-fawkes-what-does-the-man-behind-the-mask-think-of-the-movement/2011/11/08/gIQA0Nvo3M_blog.html
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs (November 8 2011)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/occupy-guy-fawkes-what-does-the-man-behind-the-mask-think-of-the-movement/2011/11/08/gIQA0Nvo3M_blog.html
Bully lecture - Library of Congress November 29 @ 11:30 in Dining Room A
Rick Marschall speaks on Teddy Roosevelt in political cartoons at the Library of Congress. His new book will be for sale as well.
Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Trickster won Aesop Award last month
Here's a couple of pullquotes from the Aesop Award page.
"The Aesop Prize and Aesop Accolades are conferred annually by the Children's Folklore Section of the American Folklore Society upon English language books for children and young adults, both fiction and nonfiction."
"Yet credit is given where credit is due: each tale has an author and an artist. Both work together to create a book that has the power to speak without words, that can be read aloud and still have the power of the storytelling event, and together make a powerful and compelling resource for cultural heritage and cross-cultural understanding."
"The Aesop Prize and Aesop Accolades are conferred annually by the Children's Folklore Section of the American Folklore Society upon English language books for children and young adults, both fiction and nonfiction."
"Yet credit is given where credit is due: each tale has an author and an artist. Both work together to create a book that has the power to speak without words, that can be read aloud and still have the power of the storytelling event, and together make a powerful and compelling resource for cultural heritage and cross-cultural understanding."
Jim Woodring recording from Politics and Prose
The great DC bookstore has been putting recordings of its talks online.
http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
Jim Woodring at Politics and Prose
http://www.archive.org/details/JimWoodringAtPoliticsAndProse
This is an audio recording of Jim Woodring speaking about his book, Congress of the Animals, at Politics and Prose on September 9, 2011.
And here's a ComicsDC contributor:
Warren Bernard at Politics and Prose
http://www.archive.org/details/WarrenBernardAtPoliticsAndProse
This is an audio recording of Warren Bernard speaking about his book, Drawing Power: A Compendium of Cartoon Advertising, at Politics and Prose on August 25, 2011.
http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
Jim Woodring at Politics and Prose
http://www.archive.org/details/JimWoodringAtPoliticsAndProse
This is an audio recording of Jim Woodring speaking about his book, Congress of the Animals, at Politics and Prose on September 9, 2011.
And here's a ComicsDC contributor:
Warren Bernard at Politics and Prose
http://www.archive.org/details/WarrenBernardAtPoliticsAndProse
This is an audio recording of Warren Bernard speaking about his book, Drawing Power: A Compendium of Cartoon Advertising, at Politics and Prose on August 25, 2011.
Monday, November 07, 2011
Truitt on Resurrection Man
DC Comics gives 'Resurrection Man' series new life
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY November 7 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-11-07/DC-Comics-gives-Resurrection-Man-series-new-life/51104708/1
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY November 7 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-11-07/DC-Comics-gives-Resurrection-Man-series-new-life/51104708/1
Nov 29: Political Cartoon Biography of Theodore Roosevelt at Library of Congress
Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave. SE
Washington DC 20540
November 7, 2011
Political Cartoon Biography of Theodore Roosevelt Is Subject of Discussion
"Bully!" Chronicles Life and Times of 26th President
Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) was a favorite subject of political cartoonists, due in large part to his outsize personality, his exploits as one of the leaders of the Rough Riders and, of course, his career as 26th president.
Roosevelt's biography as told through these political cartoons forms the basis of "Bully!: The Life and Times of Theodore Roosevelt" (Regnery, 2011) by Rick Marschall. Marschall's book is the subject of a discussion and signing on Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 11:30 a.m. in Dining Room A, located on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. This event is part of the Books & Beyond author series of the Center for the Book and is co-sponsored with the Library's Prints and Photographs Division. It is free and open to the public; no tickets are requited.
"Bully!" features more than 250 full-color illustrations, many of them from the collections of the Library. According to Marschall, few people have influenced American history as Roosevelt did. A cowboy, soldier and prolific author, he vaulted to the top of American politics. His physical energy, great intelligence and larger-than-life personality made him not only a beloved leader but also the subject of countless political cartoons.
Marschall is the author of more than 65 books, is a former political cartoonist and has written extensively on politics, history and cartoons. He has taught at Rutgers University and the School of Visual Arts in New York City.
Marschall's book is also the subject of a discussion on Facebook. The new Books & Beyond Book Club is available at www.facebook.com/booksandbeyond/. Here readers can discuss books, the authors of which have appeared or will appear in this series. The site also offers links to webcasts of these events and asks readers to talk about what they have seen and heard.
Since its creation by Congress in 1977 to "stimulate public interest in books and reading," the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress (www.Read.gov/cfb/) has become a major national force for reading and literacy promotion. A public-private partnership, it sponsors educational programs that reach readers of all ages, nationally and internationally. The center provides leadership for affiliated state centers for the book and nonprofit reading-promotion partners and plays a key role in the Library's annual National Book Festival. It also oversees the Library's Read.gov website and administers the Library's Young Readers Center.
# # #
PR 11-219
11/7/11
ISSN 0731-3527
Memphis Commercial Appeal reader doesn't like Beeler's cartoons
Letter: Forget the caricatures
Pablo Julian Davis
Memphis Commercial Appeal November 7, 2011
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2011/nov/07/letter-forget-caricatures/
'You needed to "balance" it with Nate Beeler's meretricious Drawing Board cartoon, which took a jab at the supposed hypocrisy of the [Occupy] movement.'
Pablo Julian Davis
Memphis Commercial Appeal November 7, 2011
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2011/nov/07/letter-forget-caricatures/
'You needed to "balance" it with Nate Beeler's meretricious Drawing Board cartoon, which took a jab at the supposed hypocrisy of the [Occupy] movement.'
Sunday, November 06, 2011
Washington West Film Festival wrapup
Celebrating Animation at Washington West Film Festival
The Washington West Film Festival included an evening of Chuck Jones cartoons, celebrating the art of animation and encouraging entire families to get involved in the festival
By Leslie Perales
Reston Patch (November 6 2011)
http://reston.patch.com/articles/animation-celebrated-at-washington-west-film-festival
The Washington West Film Festival included an evening of Chuck Jones cartoons, celebrating the art of animation and encouraging entire families to get involved in the festival
By Leslie Perales
Reston Patch (November 6 2011)
http://reston.patch.com/articles/animation-celebrated-at-washington-west-film-festival
Ruffin interviews Mike Raicht
Mike Raicht talks The Pack: On horror, werewolves and scripting
Mark Ruffin
DC Comic Books Examiner November 6, 2011
http://www.examiner.com/comic-books-in-washington-dc/mike-raicht-talks-the-pack
Mark Ruffin
DC Comic Books Examiner November 6, 2011
http://www.examiner.com/comic-books-in-washington-dc/mike-raicht-talks-the-pack
Truitt on Wonderland, Pilot Season and Sally's Bones
Raven Gregory returns Alice to wild 'Wonderland' miniseries
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY November 3 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-11-03/Zenescope-launches-Alice-in-Wonderland-comic/51065286/1
'Pilot Season' Week 5: 'Misdirection' revs up the contest
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY November 1 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-11-01/Top-Cows-Pilot-Season-rolls-out-Misdirection-comic/51031502/1
T.S Spookytooth gives artistic life to 'Sally's Bones'
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY October 31 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-10-31/TS-Spookytooth-illustrates-childrens-book-Sallys-Bones/51015222/1
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY November 3 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-11-03/Zenescope-launches-Alice-in-Wonderland-comic/51065286/1
'Pilot Season' Week 5: 'Misdirection' revs up the contest
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY November 1 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-11-01/Top-Cows-Pilot-Season-rolls-out-Misdirection-comic/51031502/1
T.S Spookytooth gives artistic life to 'Sally's Bones'
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY October 31 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-10-31/TS-Spookytooth-illustrates-childrens-book-Sallys-Bones/51015222/1
Breast Cancer charity comic has roots in DC
A.N.A. Comics Commits to help in the fight against Breast Cancer
Robert Sodaro
Comic Books Examiner November 5, 2011
http://www.examiner.com/comic-books-in-national/a-n-a-comics-commits-to-help-the-fight-against-breast-cancer
"According to [Anthony] Hary, in addition to everything else, quite a bit of e-mails went into the production of the issue. "The four of us are spread out between Washington D.C., Michigan, Minnesota, and Winnipeg Manitoba Canada."
Since I write about comics and cancer, I'll be ordering a copy of this even if it wasn't linked to DC.
Robert Sodaro
Comic Books Examiner November 5, 2011
http://www.examiner.com/comic-books-in-national/a-n-a-comics-commits-to-help-the-fight-against-breast-cancer
"According to [Anthony] Hary, in addition to everything else, quite a bit of e-mails went into the production of the issue. "The four of us are spread out between Washington D.C., Michigan, Minnesota, and Winnipeg Manitoba Canada."
Since I write about comics and cancer, I'll be ordering a copy of this even if it wasn't linked to DC.
Saturday, November 05, 2011
Chuck Jones in the area
Sadly, this was last night:
Top Ten Creations of Master Animator Chuck Jones
The work of Chuck Jones will be featured at the Washington West Film Festival in Herndon and Reston
By Leslie Combemale
Herndon Patch November 4, 2011
http://herndon.patch.com/articles/top-ten-creations-of-master-animator-chuck-jones
...at least the film part of it. However, some of Jones' artwork is on display in the Art Insights gallery in Reston.
Top Ten Creations of Master Animator Chuck Jones
The work of Chuck Jones will be featured at the Washington West Film Festival in Herndon and Reston
By Leslie Combemale
Herndon Patch November 4, 2011
http://herndon.patch.com/articles/top-ten-creations-of-master-animator-chuck-jones
...at least the film part of it. However, some of Jones' artwork is on display in the Art Insights gallery in Reston.
McDaniel's college exhibit photos
From: Warren Bernard
Attached are a bunch of photos from the show at McDaniels college. They also have a great Little Nemo page, a nice Krazy Kat page, amongst other stuff. And the Hal Foster original they had originally belonged to Caniff, Foster even tries to emulate Caniff in the piece.
Friday, November 04, 2011
Nov 6: Jeff Kinney coming to town
..
http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/slj/mobile/moverflow/892406-462/sixth_wimpy_kid_book_goes.html.csp
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
4:00 p.m. Politics and Prose
5015 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington D.C. 20008-2024
http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/slj/mobile/moverflow/892406-462/sixth_wimpy_kid_book_goes.html.csp
PR: Exclusive Third Eye Sneak Peek Event Tomorrow
| |||||||||||||
Warren Bernard's book blurbed in NY Times
Exploring Artworks While Recumbent
By DANA JENNINGS
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/04/arts/design/art-books-on-gerhard-richter-bruce-davidson-cartoon-advertising-football.html
DRAWING POWER
A Compendium of Cartoon Advertising 1870s-1940s
Edited by Rick Marschall and Warren Bernard
115 pages. Fantagraphics Books & Marschall Books. $28.99.
By DANA JENNINGS
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/04/arts/design/art-books-on-gerhard-richter-bruce-davidson-cartoon-advertising-football.html
DRAWING POWER
A Compendium of Cartoon Advertising 1870s-1940s
Edited by Rick Marschall and Warren Bernard
115 pages. Fantagraphics Books & Marschall Books. $28.99.
Thursday, November 03, 2011
Comic Riffs on Syd Hoff and Occupy DC
TIMELESS SYD HOFF: How a Depression-era cartoonist speaks to the Occupy Movement
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog (November 2 2011): http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/timeless-syd-hoff-how-a-depression-era-cartoonist-speaks-to-the-occupy-movement/2011/11/02/gIQAitCGhM_blog.html#pagebreak
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog (November 2 2011): http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/timeless-syd-hoff-how-a-depression-era-cartoonist-speaks-to-the-occupy-movement/2011/11/02/gIQAitCGhM_blog.html#pagebreak
Nov 6: 826DC's kids program on creating a superhero
Harry Potter Spider-Man Vs. The Evil Zombie Ninjas
Sunday, November 6, 2011
3:00 pm -5:00 pm
Ages 6 – 10
Harvey Pekar statue Kickstarter project
Local cartoonists Richard Thompson and Matt Wuerker both tossed this link to me today, as I worked on a book about Harvey Pekar.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1844705603/harvey-pekar-library-statue-comics-as-art-and-lite
I just pledged some money.
I just pledged some money.
Arlington's One More Page bookstore gets Wimpy
It's a Wrap, for Wimpy Kid 6
By Sonia Jaffe Robbins
Nov 03, 2011
http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-book-news/article/49359-it-s-a-wrap-for-wimpy-kid-6.html
By Sonia Jaffe Robbins
Nov 03, 2011
http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-book-news/article/49359-it-s-a-wrap-for-wimpy-kid-6.html
Wednesday, November 02, 2011
Nove 29: Rick Marschall speaking about Teddy Roosevelt at Library of Congress
Rick Marschall will be speaking about his new book Bully - Teddy Roosevelt in cartoons on Tues. Nov. 29 at 11:30 in Dining Room A of the Madison Building of the Library of Congress.
Weldon on Science Dog
On Beyond Zombies: From The Walking Dead's Creator, A Time-Traveling Terrier
by Glen Weldon
November 2, 2011
http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/11/02/141905221/beyond-zombies-from-the-walking-deads-creator-a-time-traveling-terrier
by Glen Weldon
November 2, 2011
http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/11/02/141905221/beyond-zombies-from-the-walking-deads-creator-a-time-traveling-terrier
Truitt on Batman, Swamp Thing and a Flight of Angels
'Noel' takes 'Christmas Carol' under Batman's wing
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY November 1 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-11-01/batman-http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifsuperhero-holiday/51030852/1
'Swamp Thing' writer Scott Snyder is a new master of horror
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY October 31 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-10-31/Swamp-Thing-writer-Scott-Snyder-a-new-master-of-horror/51012068/1
Heavenly interest sparks creation of 'A Flight of Angels'
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY November 1 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-11-01/Heavenly-interest-sparks-A-Flight-of-Angels-graphic-novel/51031858/1
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY November 1 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-11-01/batman-http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifsuperhero-holiday/51030852/1
'Swamp Thing' writer Scott Snyder is a new master of horror
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY October 31 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-10-31/Swamp-Thing-writer-Scott-Snyder-a-new-master-of-horror/51012068/1
Heavenly interest sparks creation of 'A Flight of Angels'
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY November 1 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-11-01/Heavenly-interest-sparks-A-Flight-of-Angels-graphic-novel/51031858/1
Former local cartoonist T Campbell on webcomics
Guest Column: The Historiography of Webcomics
by T Campbell Nov 2, 2011
http://www.tcj.com/guest-column-the-historiography-of-webcomics/
The Historiography of Webcomics: Reasons Not to Be a "Webcomics Historian"
I've got an interview with T that will appear on the City Paper site... someday. The new job is taking my creative energy at the moment.
by T Campbell Nov 2, 2011
http://www.tcj.com/guest-column-the-historiography-of-webcomics/
The Historiography of Webcomics: Reasons Not to Be a "Webcomics Historian"
I've got an interview with T that will appear on the City Paper site... someday. The new job is taking my creative energy at the moment.
Tuesday, November 01, 2011
Team Cul de Sac founder profiled
Here's an article about Chris Sparks and Team Cul de Sac -
A-B Tech Digital Media graduates design a great fit
November 1, 2011
http://www1.abtech.edu/news/articles/a-b-tech-digital-media-graduates-design-a-great-fit
A-B Tech Digital Media graduates design a great fit
November 1, 2011
http://www1.abtech.edu/news/articles/a-b-tech-digital-media-graduates-design-a-great-fit
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Post on Simpson's Halloween episodes
'The Simpsons': The six most significant 'Treehouse of Horror' moments
By Jen Chaney
Washington Post Celebritology blog October 29 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/celebritology/post/the-simpsons-the-six-most-significant-treehouse-of-horror-moments/2011/10/29/gIQAeoy3TM_blog.html
By Jen Chaney
Washington Post Celebritology blog October 29 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/celebritology/post/the-simpsons-the-six-most-significant-treehouse-of-horror-moments/2011/10/29/gIQAeoy3TM_blog.html
Truitt on Simon and Kirby, Pilot Season and the Hulk
'Pilot Season' Week 4: 'Fleshdigger' worms into fans' hearts
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY October 25 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-10-25/Pilot-Season-Fleshdigger-series-worms-into-horror-fans-hearts/50916056/1
Jason Aaron explores different side of 'The Incredible Hulk'
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY October 26 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-10-26/Jason-Aaron-explores-different-side-of-The-Incredible-Hulk/50927110/1
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY October 25 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-10-25/Pilot-Season-Fleshdigger-series-worms-into-horror-fans-hearts/50916056/1
Book collects Simon/Kirby crime comics of yesteryear
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY October 27 2011
Jason Aaron explores different side of 'The Incredible Hulk'
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY October 26 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-10-26/Jason-Aaron-explores-different-side-of-The-Incredible-Hulk/50927110/1
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Maryland's Jose Villarrubia featured
Gay teacher makes big impression in comic-book world
NUNN ON ONE: COMICS Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
by Jerry Nunn, Windy City Times 2011-10-26
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/gay/lesbian/news/ARTICLE.php?AID=34450
NUNN ON ONE: COMICS Special to the online edition of Windy City Times
by Jerry Nunn, Windy City Times 2011-10-26
http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/gay/lesbian/news/ARTICLE.php?AID=34450
Post reviews Rejection Collection
"The Best of the Rejection Collection," edited by Matthew Diffee
— Steven Levingston
Washington Post October 28 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/the-best-of-the-rejection-collection-edited-by-matthew-diffee/2011/10/12/gIQAo0b9PM_story.html
— Steven Levingston
Washington Post October 28 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/the-best-of-the-rejection-collection-edited-by-matthew-diffee/2011/10/12/gIQAo0b9PM_story.html
Post on Allen Gregory
TV: Fox's 'Allen Gregory,' a boy who's impossible to like
By Hank Stuever,
Washington Post.com October 27 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/tv-foxs-allen-gregory-a-boy-whos-impossible-to-like/2011/10/21/gIQAGUFVMM_story.html
- I don't think this appeared in print.
By Hank Stuever,
Washington Post.com October 27 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/tv-foxs-allen-gregory-a-boy-whos-impossible-to-like/2011/10/21/gIQAGUFVMM_story.html
- I don't think this appeared in print.
Library of Congress' Timely and Timeless comics exhibit online
Seeing the originals is the best of course, but an online version of Timely and Timeless is up at http://myloc.gov/exhibitions/timeless/Pages/default.aspx
The exhibit is a 'best of' the past 10 years of collecting cartoons and comics in the Prints and Photographs division.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)