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Monday, September 09, 2013
PR: Lost Art of Matt Baker: Complete Canteen Kate
Sunday, September 08, 2013
2 Big Announcements from Game On!
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Comics Riffs talks to Dean Haspiel
out of this 2007 Baltimore Con vow...
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs September 7 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/2013-baltimore-comic-con-dean-haspiels-latest-collaboration-was-born-out-of-this-2007-baltimore-con-vow/2013/09/07/e490fb34-17bd-11e3-804b-d3a1a3a18f2c_blog.html#pagebreak
Cartoonists and others at Baltimore Comic Con.
Dave McDonald
Frank Cammuso (who will be at SPX with Jay Lynch)
Joe Carabeo and Carolyn Belefski
Steve Conley
Dave Roman 
C Dowd
Barbara Dale
TR Logan aka The Laughing Redhead
Joe Sutliff
Kevin KAL Kallaugher
Carla Speed McNeil
JK Snyder III and his Shadow cover
Roger Langridge doing a Popeye sketch
Chris Schweitzer
Ken Bald
Don Rosa
Kevin KAL Kallaugher
Joshua Luna
Lost Art Books at Small Press Expo Sept. 14-15
exhibiting at the
SMALL PRESS EXPO 2013
Sept. 14-15
Dear Friends,
In short order we will be exhibiting once again at this year's Small
Press Expo in Bethesda, Maryland. It's the best convention of it's
kind anywhere on the globe, and we're quite lucky that it is in our
proverbial backyard.
This year Lost Art Books is debuting "The Lost Art of Matt Baker: The
Complete Canteen Kate," a book we've been working toward for a few
years now. In addition to offering this latest title in paperback and
hardcover formats, we'll also have on hand a limited-edition Matt
Baker print as well as an even smaller number of Canteen Kate t-shirts
for sale (about 20), exclusively available at our convention
appearances. We're especially pleased with our promo video for the
"Lost Art of Matt Baker" book, and encourage you to check it out at
the link below:
http://vimeo.com/lostartbooks/mattbaker
Ellen and I really hope you'll find some time on the weekend of Sept.
14-15 to drop by and say hello. I promise you won't be disappointed in
the abundance of creativity on display by the throng of talented
artists and small publishers who are exhibiting this year (go to
www.SPXPO.com for more information along those lines).
Warm regards,
Joe Procopio and Ellen Levy
Co-publishers
Lost Art Books
www.SPXPO.com
www.LostArtBooks.com
Saturday, September 07, 2013
Off to Baltimore Comic-Con
of DC-area cartoonists there too.
Friday, September 06, 2013
Comic Riffs interviews Steve Conley
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog September 6 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/2013-baltimore-comic-con-with-steve-conleys-local-unveiling-of-crowdfunded-book-little-bloop-comes-home/2013/09/06/ed31e7b4-16df-11e3-be6e-dc6ae8a5b3a8_blog.html#pagebreak
Baltimore Comic-Con 2013 Kicks Off Tomorrow!
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All attendees need to bring their receipt from their online ticket purchase and a photo ID, and follow directions of staff members to guide them to the proper lines where their receipts will be collected and wristbands issued.PBS ANNOUNCES "SUPERHEROES NIGHT" ON OCTOBER 15th
PBS ANNOUNCES "SUPERHEROES NIGHT" ON OCTOBER 15th
– Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle to be shown in one three-hour programming block, beginning at 8pm ET (check local listings) –
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Host and narrator Liev Schreiber Credit: Courtesy of Stephanie Berger |
ARLINGTON, VA; SEPTEMBER 5, 2013 – PBS announced today that Tuesday, October 15, 2013, is "Superheroes Night," featuring a three-hour block dedicated to the groundbreaking program SUPERHEROES: A NEVER-ENDING BATTLE. The newest film from Emmy Award-winning producer/director Michael Kantor (BROADWAY: THE AMERICAN MUSICAL; MAKE 'EM LAUGH: THE FUNNY BUSINESS OF AMERICA) will premiere at 8:00 p.m. ET and include insightful interviews from Stan Lee; actors Adam West (TV's "Batman") and Lynda Carter ("Wonder Woman"); Geoff Johns (chief creative officer, DC Comics), Jeph Loeb (head of television for Marvel Entertainment); Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Chabon (The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay) and cartoonist/author Jules Feiffer (the long-running strip "Feiffer"), as well as appearances by the late comic book icons Joe Simon (co-creator of Captain America) and Jerry Robinson (who helped create the Joker). A full list of interviewees who appear in the show is located at the end of the release.
SUPERHEROES, cowritten by Kantor and Laurence Maslon, was initially to premiere October 8 and play over three weeks, but the series will now be a one-evening event of super entertainment.
Narrated and hosted by Liev Schreiber (X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Showtime's Ray Donovan), SUPERHEROES: A NEVER-ENDING BATTLE is the first documentary to examine the dawn of the comic book genre and its powerful legacy, as well as the evolution of the characters who leapt from the pages over the last 75 years and their ongoing worldwide cultural impact. It chronicles how these "disposable diversions" were subject to intense government scrutiny for their influence on American children and how they were created, in large part, by the children of immigrants whose fierce loyalty to a new homeland laid the foundation for a multi-billion-dollar industry that is now an influential part of our national identity.
"SUPERHEROES: A NEVER-ENDING BATTLE is one of the most comprehensive surveys of the vibrant comic book industry ever created; it explores cultural histories in an entertaining and educational way — just as PBS viewers have come to expect," said Donald Thoms, Vice President, Programming and Talent Management for PBS.
SUPERHEROES will be presented in three one-hour parts:
PART ONE, 8 PM: "Truth, Justice, and the American Way" (1938-1958)
During the Depression, the popularity of dozens of superhero characters opens the door for a new generation of artists and writers. World War II creates a patriotic fervor for star-spangled adventurers to represent the American spirit at war and on the home front, but in the 1950s, superheroes are caught in the fire of government scrutiny and regulation. When the thrilling "Adventures of Superman" is broadcast on the new medium of television, America's first and greatest superhero leads the entire comic book industry to renewed strength.
PART TWO, 9 PM: "Great Power, Great Responsibility" (1959-1977)
In the 1960s, a new breed of superhero emerges in the pages of Marvel Comics, inspired by the age of atomic energy and space travel and, in turn, inspiring the pop culture and pop artists of the time. Spider-Man, the Hulk and others are the first to have "problems" with which an adult audience can identify, and contemporary social issues make their way into comic books. Black powerhouses such as the Black Panther and Luke Cage appear on the scene, and the pages of "Green Lantern/Green Arrow" explode with relevant storylines as comic books are forced to confront the reality of an increasingly complex world.
PART THREE, 10 PM "A Hero Can Be Anyone" (1978-Present)
Modern enthusiasm for superheroes has been embraced in all forms of media and by all demographics, beginning with the historic Superman movie featuring Christopher Reeve as the Man of Steel. In 1986, Batman is overhauled as The Dark Knight to reflect the nocturnal underside of his character, and Watchmen bring new sophistication to comic book narratives, illuminating a violent and politicized world. In the burgeoning new millennium, superheroes have taken over popular culture with feature films, television shows and video games complementing a new generation of web-based comics that bring superhero adventures to every corner of the world.
A new book based on SUPERHEROES: A NEVER-ENDING BATTLE, titled Superheroes!: Capes, Cowls, and the Creation of Comic Book Culture and penned by series co-writer Laurence Maslon and filmmaker Michael Kantor, will be available October 1, 2013, from Crown Archetype, a division of Random House. This stunning companion volume tells the story of the superhero in American pop culture, with interviews, character biographies and more than 500 illustrations both essential and rare.
PBS Distribution will release the DVD and Blu-ray version of SUPERHEROES: A NEVER-ENDING BATTLE on October 15, 2013, coinciding with the PBS broadcast. The DVD will be available for a suggested retail price of $24.99 and the Blu-ray will be available for a suggested retail price of $29.99. The running time is 180 minutes and will include exclusive extra features.
SUPERHEROES: A NEVER-ENDING BATTLE is produced by Ghost Light Films in association with Oregon Public Broadcasting. Along with PBS, major funding for the series was supplied by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Founded in 1996, Ghost Light Films created the critically acclaimed and Emmy-nominated six-part PBS series Make 'Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America, which was hosted by Billy Crystal and produced by Thirteen/WNET New York, in association with BBC-TV. In 2005, Ghost Light Films produced three hours of documentary material to accompany the 40th anniversary re-release of the film The Sound of Music, including a documentary hosted by Julie Andrews. That same year, Ghost Light garnered the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Nonfiction series for Broadway: The American Musical with Thirteen/WNET New York, NHK Japan and BBC in association with Carlton International. Most recently Ghost Light created Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy (narrated by Joel Grey) for the GREAT PERFORMANCES series on PBS. For more information, visit www.ghostlightfilms.net
In addition to the names listed earlier in this release, the full list of interviewees who appear in SUPERHEROES includes: artist Neal Adams, Ed Catto (Bonfire Agency), writer Chris Claremont, writer Gerry Conway, writer Paul Dini, writer Mark Evanier, writer and editor Danny Fingeroth, historian William Foster, artist Ramona Fradon, artist Irwin Hasen, the late artist Carmine Infantino, writer and artist Phil Jiminez, writer Gerard Jones, publisher Jenette Kahn, the late artist Joe Kubert, artist and co-publisher of DC Comics Jim Lee, comic store owner Mike Malve, artist/writer Todd McFarlane, screenwriter Ashley Miller, writer Grant Morrison, writer Gary Phillips, writer/editor Denny O'Neil, writer Trina Robbins, chief creative officer of Marvel Entertainment Joe Quesada, casting director Andrea Romano, artist/designer Arlen Schumer, writer Louise Simonson, writer/artist Walt Simonson, Man of Steel director Zack Snyder, artist/writer Jim Steranko, writer J. Michael Straczynski, colorist Christina Strain, writer/editor Mark Waid, writer/editor Len Wein, writer Marv Wolfman and author Bradford Wright. The SUPERHEROES website is online at PBS.org/superheroes.
About PBS
PBS, with its over 350 member stations, offers all Americans the opportunity to explore new ideas and new worlds through television and online content. Each month, PBS reaches nearly 120 million people through television and over 29 million people online, inviting them to experience the worlds of science, history, nature and public affairs; to hear diverse viewpoints; and to take front row seats to world-class drama and performances. PBS' broad array of programs has been consistently honored by the industry's most coveted award competitions. Teachers of children from pre-K through 12th grade turn to PBS for digital content and services that help bring classroom lessons to life. PBS' premier children's TV programming and its website, pbskids.org, are parents' and teachers' most trusted partners in inspiring and nurturing curiosity and love of learning in children. More information about PBS is available at www.pbs.org, one of the leading dot-org websites on the Internet, or by following PBS on Twitter, Facebook or through our apps for mobile devices. Specific program information and updates for press are available at pbs.org/pressroom or by following PBS Pressroom on Twitter.
Dust Elves minicomic at SPX
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