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Friday, November 21, 2014
Creator Signing - Nightmare the Rat - Rafer Roberts Saturday, Nov. 22nd
NY Times on National Gallery of Art's new Zap comix
By CAROL VOGEL
A version of this article appears in print on November 21, 2014, on page C24 of the New York edition with the headline: Perils, Platforms and a Prize
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/21/arts/design/perils-platforms-and-a-prize.html
The Post on DreamWorks Animation's non-sale
DreamWorks merger talks fail, raising new questions about the company's future
By Cecilia KangWashington Post November 21 2014
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/business/wp/2014/11/20/dreamworks-merger-talks-fail-raising-new-questions-about-the-companys-future/
The Post's Cavna's 10 ten of the year (with a month and a half left to go)
The top 10 graphic novels of 2014
Washington Post November 20 2014http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/the-top-10-graphic-novels-of-2014/2014/11/20/6ee20fec-3dc6-11e4-b03f-de718edeb92f_story.html
Underground comics donated to National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art acquires comics, 17th-century etchings and Diebenkorn prints
Washington Post November 20 2014
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/museums/national-gallery-of-art-acquires-comics-17th-century-etchings-and-diebenkorn-prints/2014/11/20/3b9ca4b4-6f6a-11e4-ad12-3734c461eab6_story.html
Nov 23: Dean Haspiel in DC
NCTE: "Using Comics to Teach Visual Literacy & Storytelling" ~ Nov. 23, 2014
National Council of Teachers of English Annual ConventionGaylord National Resort & Convention Center
201 Waterfront Street
National Harbor, MD
Sunday, Nov 23, 2014 at 1:30PM-2:45PM, Session N
TOON panel presentation "Using Comics to Teach Visual Literacy & Storytelling"
Join a second-grade teacher, a literacy expert, an author, and a journalist to hear how comic
books are increasingly taking on deep subjects and being used to teach the Common Core
State Standards with an emphasis on both visual literacy and storytelling.
Featuring TOON author Dean Haspiel, journalist Michael Cavna, and Washington DC-area teacher Sallie Routh.
NCTE Program: http://www.ncte.org/library/NCTEFiles/PD/Annual/2014/Program/Sessions-Exhibitors-Authors.pdf
Toon Books: http://www.toon-books.com/
Mike Jenkin's lunchbag art
The Post mentions the Mutts play
Children's theater roundup: Magic, music and make-believe come to D.C. [in print as Make a theater list, kids]
Washington Post November 21 2014
http://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/theater-dance/childrens-theater-roundup-magic-music-and-make-believe-come-to-dc/2014/11/20/825e814e-6b6c-11e4-a31c-77759fc1eacc_story.html
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Cavna of the Post changes job description
For much of my career, I've been an arts, entertainment and features editor (often between holding down a visual-art career). Come the new year, though, I can look forward to being the FULL-time "Comic Riffs" columnist. My sincere thanks to everyone at The Post, and in the comics community, who has been so supportive of the Riffs journey so far.
PR: AMERICAN COMIC BOOKS, LITERARY THEORY, AND RELIGION: THE SUPERHERO AFTERLIFE
A David Lewis, Ph.D.
Faculty Associate
MCPHS Online
MCPHS University
Dec 6: Art of Richard Thompson booksigning
Richard will attend but will not sign books at the event. If you'd like a copy of The Art of Richard Thompson and/or The Complete Cul de Sac signed by Richard, please order here.
THERE'LL BE A PANEL DISCUSSION, CELEBRITY APPEARANCES, SIGNED BOOKS, A WORLD PREMIERE OF A MAJOR VIDEO, CLOWNISH ANTICS AND FACE PAINTING!
The Express on the new Mutts play
'The Gift of Nothing' — a family-friendly collaboration between 'Mutts' creator Patrick McDonnell and director Aaron Posner — makes its world premiere at the Kennedy Center [in print as This F-word is 'feline']
Express November 20 2014, p. 29
http://www.washingtonpost.com/express/wp/2014/11/20/the-gift-of-nothing-a-family-friendly-collaboration-between-mutts-creator-patrick-mcdonnell-and-director-aaron-posner-makes-its-world-premiere-at-the-kennedy-center/
(Patrick McDonnell Illustrations)
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
The Post reviews local Little Mermaid play
Disney musical 'Little Mermaid' bobs along at Olney
The sea creatures join Ariel (Lara Zinn) for the "Under the Sea" number in Disney's "The Little Mermaid" at Olney Theatre Center. (Stan Barouh)
Washington Post November 19 2014
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater_dance/disney-musical-little-mermaid-bobs-along-at-olney/2014/11/17/0d9ecc7a-6e86-11e4-ad12-3734c461eab6_story.html
Nov. 28: Art Way Alliance at Geppi's in Baltimore
Click for more info.
More To Come: Interviews from Baltimore Comic Con and SPX 2014
More To Come 115: Interviews from Baltimore Comic Con and SPX 2014
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More To Come 116: Interviews from Baltimore Comic Con and SPX 2014 Part 2
An illustrated interview with Nate Powell on March
A Brief Conversation with Nate Powell
by Matt McClure and Jeremy McFarren
The Sequentialist November 13 2014
http://sequentialistoh.tumblr.com/post/102532110679/nate-powell-is-the-award-winning-cartoonist-of
Comic Riffs on Wonder Woman
THE 'NEW' WONDER WOMAN: As husband-wife creative team, Finches aim to focus on DC icon's 'strength of character'
By David Betancourt
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog November 19 2014
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Comic Riffs on next year's Peanuts movie
The Beagle Has Landed: Why today's 1st full 'Peanuts' trailer is a high-flying marvel
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog November 18 2014
Comic Riffs wants to send Miss Jemima to Washington
JUST HOURS (AND DOLLARS) TO GO: California teen aims to crowd-fund her class trip to D.C. through comics
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog November 18 2014
The Art of Richard Thompson video - behind the scenes interview
THIS JUST IN: 'The Art of Richard Thompson': Filmmakers behind new documentary short deftly capture 'the cartoonist's cartoonist' [Q&A]
By Michael CavnaWashington Post Comic Riffs blog November 18 2014
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2014/11/18/this-just-in-the-art-of-richard-thompson-filmmakers-behind-new-documentary-short-deftly-capture-the-cartoonists-cartoonist-qa
The Art of Richard Thompson short video
The Art of Richard Thompson
Monday, November 17, 2014
Comic Riffs on The Wizard of ID's 50th
'THE WIZARD OF ID' TURNS 50: Here and on the comics page, cartoonists celebrate the Hart/Parker strip's golden anniversary
By Michael CavnaWashington Post Comic Riffs blog November 17 2014
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2014/11/17/the-wizard-of-id-turns-50-here-and-on-the-comics-page-cartoonists-celebrate-the-hartparker-strips-golden-anniversary/
Sunday, November 16, 2014
1998 photos of local cartoonists
Including Art Wood, Pat Oliphant, Richard Thompson, Kal, and Nick Galifianakis.
Saturday, November 15, 2014
Go read Richard Thompsons eulogy for his friend Art Wood
J. Arthur Wood, Jr.,1927 - 2014
by Richard Thompson
Cul de Sac blog November 15, 2014
http://richardspooralmanac.blogspot.com/2014/11/j-arthur-wood-jr1927-2014.html
Friday, November 14, 2014
Comic Riffs talks Danish Islam cartoons
New 'Tyranny of Silence' book: Danish 'Cartoon Crisis' editor weighs what he'd change — and what he would not
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog November 14 2014
The Post reviews IT'S SUCH A BEAUTIFUL DAY
Video on Demand: IT'S SUCH A BEAUTIFUL DAY
Washington Post (November 14): EZ34
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Josh Kramer's cartoon journalism in the City Paper
Underground Economy
by Josh Kramer on Nov. 14, 2014 p. 10http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/citydesk/2014/11/12/underground-economy/
NPR's Monkey See ruminates on Wonder Woman movie
A Great Director — Who's Also A Woman — Might Direct 'Wonder Woman'
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Comic Riffs talks with Adam 'Batman' West
What's black, purple and Blu-ray? Now, the classic 'Batman' TV series, star Adam West tells us
By David Betancourt
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog November 11 2014
Tom Toles interviewed by Slate
The "How Does a Cartoonist Work?" Edition:Slate's podcast about work explores how the Washington Post's Tom Toles creates new cartoons almost every day of the week.
By David Plotz
Slate's Working podcast November 11 2014
Monday, November 10, 2014
Akino Kondoh's Nothing Whatsoever All Out in the Open on sale
Sunday, November 09, 2014
Nov 21: Animezing: Time of EVE - The Movie
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The Post reviews Bungle Family
Cartoon ballons that soar to old heights [Book review: 'The Bungle Family' by Harry J. Tuthill]
By Dennis Drabelle
Washington Post November 9 2014
Super-collector Art Wood has passed away
Saturday, November 08, 2014
That darn Big Nate and Doonesbury
Letters to the Editor: The life and (interesting) times of John Tyler
Dorothy Pugh, Potomac
Washington Post November 8 2014
Letters to the Editor: A topic ill-suited to the comics
George H. Spencer, McLean
Washington Post November 8 2014
Tom Toles' musical has segments online
Friday, November 07, 2014
Hannah Benbow interview on City Paper blog (with extras)
Local Animator Hannah Benbow Drew a Cartoon Cat for Every Day of 2014
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/general/2014/11/07/local-animator-hannah-benbow-drew-a-cartoon-cat-for-every-day-of-2014/
Least favorite?
What monument or museum do like to take visitors to?
I love taking friends to the Theodore Roosevelt Island. Since it's a bit off the beaten path from the regular National Mall traffic, it never seems to be overcrowded. It's a great little get away into nature and away from the noise of the city.
How about a favorite local restaurant?
Yes! My website is www.hannamations.com . I do have a blog that I update pretty much daily as well - hannamations.tumblr.com
Josh Kramer's latest cartoon restaurant review
How to Avoid The Sheppard's "No Photo" Policy? Sketch It
Posted by Josh KramerWashington City Paper Nov. 7, 2014 p. 21
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/youngandhungry/2014/11/06/how-to-avoid-the-sheppards-no-photo-policy-sketch-it/
Comic Riffs talks to Bill Watterson
NEW BILL WATTERSON ART: 'Calvin and Hobbes' creator on why he accepted Angoulême honor ('I thought the whole thing was bananas') [Q&A]
By Michael CavnaWashington Post Comic Riffs blog (November 7 2014)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2014/11/07/new-bill-watterson-art-calvin-and-hobbes-creator-on-why-he-accepted-angouleme-honor-i-thought-the-whole-thing-was-bananas-qa/
The Post on Big Hero 6 cartoon
Animated tale with real heart [online as 'Big Hero 6' movie review: Baymax to the rescue]
A robotic nurse named Baymax (voiced by Scott Adsit) helps 14-year-old orphan Hiro (Ryan Potter) dig out of a deep depression. (AP/Disney)
Washington Post (November 7)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/movies/big-hero-6-movie-review-baymax-to-the-rescue/2014/11/05/18ca7d08-613c-11e4-91f7-5d89b5e8c251_story.html
Ben Hatke slow-mo interview for Goodreads members
Click here to ask him a question!
If Ben answers your question, you'll receive an email and notification letting you know.
"Ask the Author" launched in late May, and it is now open to all authors on Goodreads. Click here to see a list of more participating authors.
Thursday, November 06, 2014
Educating inmates about sexual assault
Jason Rodriguez on 'Colonial Comics' and educating kids through comics
"At New York Comic Con this past October, I was introduced to Jason Rodriguez by our mutual pal Joshua Hale Fialkov. Jason (editor on “Elk’s Run” and “Postcards”), was there talking about “Colonial Comics: 1620-1750,” an anthology he edited for Fulcrum Books that told many of the stories of the colonial era through sequential art. As a bit of a history buff, it instantly sounded like something I’d like to have on my shelf."
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Jason Rodriguez is a writer and editor in Arlington, Va. The books he has edited or contributed to have been nominated for an Eisner Award and 10 Harvey Awards. Jason is currently editing a three-book series of graphic novel anthologies about colonial New England and the Mid-Atlantic region for Fulcrum Publishing. The first book, Colonial Comics: New England, 1620-1750 was released in October 2014. His first sci-fi book, Try Looking Ahead, will be released spring 2015 by Rosarium Publishing.
Jason is a frequent speaker at conferences and shows on the subjects of teaching with comics and outreach through comics. He has recently presented at the American Library Association, Baltimore Book Festival, Massachusetts Independent Comics Festival, and Baltimore Comic-Con. In fall 2014, Jason entered a partnership with AAAS, the publisher of Science Magazine and the largest general science organization in the world, to launch a program dedicated to science outreach to kids using comics and other media.
Matt Dembicki is a cartoonist working and living in the DMV (District-Maryland-Virginia area). He previously edited and contributed to the Eisner-nominated and Aesop Prize-winning Trickster and District Comics, which the Washington Post included in its top books of 2012. Matt’s other comics projects include the nature-based graphic novels Xoc: The Journey of a Great White and Mr. Big: A Tale of Pond Life. His latest project is Wild Ocean: Sharks, Whales, Rays and Other Endangered Sea Creatures. Matt is co-founder of the D.C. Conspiracy, a Washington-area comic creators collective that publishes the semi-annual free comics newspaper Magic Bullet.
Matt is a frequent guest at schools, libraries and colleges, speaking about using comics as learning tools and holding comics-making workshops for students and teachers. Most recently, Matt was invited by the U.S. State Department for a weeklong visit to Peru to speak to students, teachers and the general public on comics. In December, he will be a guest of the Guadalajara International Book Fair in Mexico, the second-largest book festival in the world.
Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "Remember, Remember..."
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=1597
Remember this day, DC!
Here's my best bud, DC Cannabis Campaign Chairman Adam Eidinger, on election night last Tuesday:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tK50ZicUP8
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Mike Flugennock, flugennock at sinkers dot org
Mike's Political Cartoons: dubya dubya dubya dot sinkers dot org
Dec 6: The Art of Richard Thompson signing in Arlington
Saturday, December 6 at 2:30pm
One More Page Books
2200 N. Westmoreland Street #101
Arlington, VA 22213
703-300-9746
www.onemorepagebooks.com
PR: Get your first look inside MARCH: BOOK TWO as pre-orders officially open!
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Comic Riffs on Jeremy Dale
RIP, Jeremy Dale: Friends remember 'Skyward' creator as big-hearted talent
By Michael CavnaWashington Post Comic Riffs blog November 5 2014
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2014/11/05/rip-jeremy-dale/