· Wed, August 10, 6:30 pm: Special visit from the acclaimed authors/illustrators of Astronaut Academy (Dave Roman) and Smile (Raina Telgemeier)
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· Wed, August 10, 6:30 pm: Special visit from the acclaimed authors/illustrators of Astronaut Academy (Dave Roman) and Smile (Raina Telgemeier)
One More Page | 2200 N. Westmoreland Street | #101 | Arlington | VA | 22213
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The Post tells me:
The Washington Post has published a timelapse video of cartoonist Steve Brodner drawing "Boehner in the Middle": http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/boehner-in-the-middle/2011/08/06/gIQACTDNzI_video.html
This is from The Washington Post's graphic novel "Scenes from a Showdown," illustrated by Brodner.
although I don't think a single newspaper page, enjoyable as it is, counts as a graphic novel...
The thin cape between courageous and creepy [online title: HBO's real-life 'Superheroes' are gallant yet unsettlingly goofy]
By Hank Stuever,
Washington Post August 8 2011, p. C1, 3
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/hbos-real-life-superheroes-are-gallant-yet-unsettlingly-goofy/2011/08/05/gIQAnjyz0I_story.html
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Timothy M. Payne 8/4/2011
Awkward moments at Baltimore anime convention as art form comes of age
By J. Freedom du Lac, August 3 2011
The following came in from the Library of Congress today, and lists the "graphic novelists and illustrators who will be attending the Library of Congress' 2011 National Book Festival—a beloved annual celebration of reading and literature co-chaired by President Obama and Mrs. Obama.
This annual celebration of reading and literacy occurs September 24 & 25 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Now in its 11th year, this first-ever two-day festival features an impressive lineup of authors, including:
· Brian Selznick – author of the new graphic novel "Wonderstruck," Selznick illustrated "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" which forms the basis of the upcoming Martin Scorsese film Hugo.
Jarrett J. Krosoczka – the author and illustrator of many popular picture books, including "Punk Farm," "Punk Farm on Tour," "Baghead," and "Annie Was Warned." He is also the creator of the "Lunch Lady" graphic novel series, which Kirkus Reviews called "a delightfully fun escapist read."
· Mark Pett – creator of the nationally syndicated comic strips "Mr. Lowe" and "Lucky Cow" and the author of "Mr. Lowe: Cartoons from the Classroom."
· Harry Bliss – the cartoonist and illustrator's single-paned comic, "Bliss," is syndicated in more than 50 newspapers in the United States and Japan. Bliss's new book is "Bailey" (Scholastic)."
Richard Thompson tells me personally that he's been invited and hopes to attend.
When: September 24-25, 2011
9/24: 10:00a.m. – 5:30p.m.
9/25: 1:00p.m. – 5:30p.m.
Where: The National Mall between 9th and 14th Streets
Washington, D.C.
Visit www.loc.gov/bookfest for additional information
The DC Zinefest hopes to create a space for zine makers, writers, and self-published artists to share their work with each other and with the city of Washington, DC. By providing an opportunity to expo, workshop, and interact with zines, we strive to build and support a thriving DIY community. The zine expo will take place on July 30, 2011, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Stephen's Church in Washington, DC (map).St. Stephen's Church is a short distance from the Columbia Heights Metro stop on the Green Line. Comics-centric exhibitors include Katie Omberg, Carolyn Belefski, Matt Dembicki, Dave O'Shell, Max Weinstein-Bacal, Our Friend The Atom, and Ryan and Jillian.
Just a reminder, we are meeting this Wednesday, 7/27 at 7:30pm.
We'll be talking about Daytripper by Fabio Moon and Gabriel Ba, which just so happened to have won an Eisner for Best Limited Series, check it out: http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci_eisners_11win.php
Also, if you're interested, P&P has also started a graphic novel blog. Here's a link, http://www.politics-prose.com/blog/graphic-novels, we'll post new and interesting books and also some comic related news. Check it out and let me know what you think.
"What's Cooking, Uncle Sam?" Programs relating to our new exhibit include discussions on "The Frozen Sucker War" (July 12), The Astronaut's Cookbook (July 20), A White House Garden Cookbook (August 5), and screenings of Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (July 16), The Plow That Broke the Plains & The Land (July 27), Walt Disney short films (August 18), and Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs (August 20).
Thursday, August 18, at noon
William G. McGowan Theater
From The Vaults: Walt Disney, Food, and the Government Film
We present a selection of short films Walt Disney created for the U.S. Government, including Out of the Frying Pan Into the Firing Line (1942), Water, Friend or Enemy (1943), and The Grain that Built the Hemisphere (1943).
Saturday, August 20, at noon
William G. McGowan Theater
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
Based on the children's book by Judy Barrett, this animated adventure follows a scientist who tries to solve world hunger only to see things go awry as food falls from the sky in abundance. (2009; 90 minutes)
A Quick Cap Recap: Your Cheat Sheet To The Man, The Myth, & The Mighty Shield
by Glen Weldon
National Public Radio's Monkey See blog July 20, 2011
Hills, Carol. 2011.
Global Political Cartoons: Egyptian Cartoonist Doaa Eladl.
PRI's The World (July 14): http://www.theworld.org/2011/07/global-political-cartoons-egyptian-cartoonist-doaa-eladl/
Click on the video screen to hear the interview and see the cartoons.
INTERVENTION CONVENTION BRINGS CYBER-LIFE TO REAL LIFE
Event brings creators and fans together for weekend of learning and fun
ROCKVILLE, MD, June 14, 2011:
Intervention, taking place at the Hilton Washington DC/Rockville in Rockville, MD, from September 16-18, 2011, is an indie creator and geek culture convention for the Internet generation. One part conference, one part fandom event, Intervention aims to provide both creators and fans a venue to learn, appreciate, and celebrate the opportunities technology provides."James [Harknell] and I wanted to put together an event that would complement the existing print-centric conventions – we wanted to showcase the creators who use the Internet as their primary publishing method,"
says convention founder Onezumi Hartstein. "I went to conventions for years to promote my webcomic, and was always treated well, but felt that web creators needed their own space. We're giving them that with Intervention." After a very successful first run in 2010, this year will mark Hartstein's second time organizing the event.Over thirty guests are currently scheduled to attend, bringing three days of panels and educational workshops. Fans of all stripes are also encouraged to submit their own cutting-edge programming, showcase their own works, and schedule their own meetups at the event. A special track of children's programming will be overseen by Matt Blum, managing editor of the GeekDad blog on Wired.com.
Sponsored by Think Geek (www.thinkgeek.com), Wacom (www.wacom.com), Foam Brain Games (www.foambrain.com), 4Imprint (www.4imprint.com), Squishable (www.squishable.com), and Toy Vault (www.toyvault.com), the convention will also feature video and board gaming, an extensive Artist Alley, live action roleplay (LARP), musical performances, a Steampunk-themed dance, and plenty of giveaways. A charity auction will benefit the Electronic Frontier Foundation (www.eff.org), a civil liberties group that aims to defend freedom on the Internet.
Tickets for Intervention can be bought at http://www.interventioncon.com for $35 for the full weekend (through June 30, 2011). Tickets bought at the door will cost $45, with single-day rates available. More information about guests and events can be found at http://www.interventioncon.com.