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Wednesday, August 03, 2016
Aug 12: Animezing! with Special Guest: MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM III Encounters in Space
Aug 17: J-Film: Sue, Mai & Sawa
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PR: TODAY - $3 Silver Age Comic Sale! Wednesday, August 3rd - Beyond Comics Frederick
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Rep John Lewis a living example of civil rights heroics
The Rachel Maddow Show 8/2/16
Rep John Lewis a living example of civil rights heroics
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/rep-john-louis-sets-civil-rights-example-737114179596
Rachel Maddow shows Congressman John Lewis' leadership during the recent House Democratic sit-in over gun legislation, and extols the virtues of Lewis' "March" graphic novel trilogy. Duration: 5:50
Tuesday, August 02, 2016
One More Page Books remembers Richard Thompson
The kind, generous and very talented cartoonist and artist Richard Thompson (Cul de Sac, Richard's Poor Almanac) passed away last week due to the effects of Parkinson's disease. Richard was one of the first authors to appear at OMP - so early that the store was not quite open - and since then he has been a generous, gracious and wonderful friend to us. We can't put into words how much we'll miss his humor and friendship and many of you have shared the loss you feel. Our thoughts are with Amy, the girls, his family & his many, many, many friends.If you'd like to help others with Parkinson's in honor of Richard, you can donate to Team Cul de Sac, part of the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.
One More Page Books
2200 N. Westmoreland Street, #101
Arlington, VA 22213
703-300-9746 Visit our website
Mon-Sat: 10 am - 8 pm; Sun: noon to 5 pm
PR: SPX 2016 Announces Special Guests Hanawalt, Brown, Burns and Glidden
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Comic Riffs on Suicide Squad comic book
'Suicide Squad' could be huge. Can the comic books capitalize by attracting new fans?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2016/08/02/suicide-squad-could-be-huge-can-the-comic-books-capitalize-by-attracting-new-fans/
The Post on the Simpson's endorsement of Clinton
'The Simpsons' predicted a Trump presidency, but they won't be voting for him
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/wp/2016/08/01/the-simpsons-predicted-a-trump-presidency-but-they-wont-be-voting-for-him/
Mike Rhode on Richard’s Poor Almanac(k) by Richard Thompson (2011)
This is excerpted from Craig Fischer's Team Cul de Sac fundraising zine, Favorites (2011). I was just asked for a copy, so I'll put here for those interested. Since I wrote this, Andrews McMeel scanned all the original drawings Richard had in his studio (and he'd given away a decent amount of them before the scanning) and began running them on Go Comics.
Mike Rhode on Richard's Poor Almanac(k) by Richard Thompson
When I was young, I had favorite comics.
As I grew a bit older, I had favorite comics and creators.
As I dash into middle age, I have almost no favorite comics or creators. Because I find the world opened to me far more than I ever expected it could have, and I've read thousands of comic books, tens of thousands of comic strips and millions of words. And I've liked a lot of them. So I've picked one by someone I know.
To you, I'll recommend a comic (and book) that tens of thousands of Washingtonians enjoyed for years, but one that you may not have seen—Richard Thompson's Richard's Poor Almanac (or Almanack as it later became). From 1997 through 2009, Thompson did a weekly cartoon for the Washington Post about whatever struck him as amusing that week. Which may have included Saddam Hussein bobbleheads, the Dillinger Wing of the Smithsonian Institution, county fairs, potholes, closed restaurants, ambiguous toys, or cherry blossom lore. Many of these strips were tinted with watercolor, a technique never seen in comics anymore, because it takes too much time. But boy, did it look lovely, even when applied to a red-faced "Spring [who] became irritated when asked about her vivid outfit, a flowing, low- cut gown that barely contained her fertile figure," which led her to threaten, "Watch it or I'll put 3 feet of water in your basement!" as her first public appearance ended. In four panels, Richard mocked the overly-familiar Washington press conference, zinged the local fixation on Cherry Blossom timing, and noted the change in seasons with tongue firmly in cheek. This cockeyed take on the world, in this case the arrival of spring, is typical of his Alamanc(k) strips, and leads to a large part of the enjoyment of the strip. If you're curious about "Our Fireworks Heritage," seek out the 2004 collection of the panels and glory in "12 Months of Misinformation in Handy Cartoon Form."
Mike Rhode on Richard's Poor Almanac(k) by Richard Thompson
When I was young, I had favorite comics.
As I grew a bit older, I had favorite comics and creators.
As I dash into middle age, I have almost no favorite comics or creators. Because I find the world opened to me far more than I ever expected it could have, and I've read thousands of comic books, tens of thousands of comic strips and millions of words. And I've liked a lot of them. So I've picked one by someone I know.
To you, I'll recommend a comic (and book) that tens of thousands of Washingtonians enjoyed for years, but one that you may not have seen—Richard Thompson's Richard's Poor Almanac (or Almanack as it later became). From 1997 through 2009, Thompson did a weekly cartoon for the Washington Post about whatever struck him as amusing that week. Which may have included Saddam Hussein bobbleheads, the Dillinger Wing of the Smithsonian Institution, county fairs, potholes, closed restaurants, ambiguous toys, or cherry blossom lore. Many of these strips were tinted with watercolor, a technique never seen in comics anymore, because it takes too much time. But boy, did it look lovely, even when applied to a red-faced "Spring [who] became irritated when asked about her vivid outfit, a flowing, low- cut gown that barely contained her fertile figure," which led her to threaten, "Watch it or I'll put 3 feet of water in your basement!" as her first public appearance ended. In four panels, Richard mocked the overly-familiar Washington press conference, zinged the local fixation on Cherry Blossom timing, and noted the change in seasons with tongue firmly in cheek. This cockeyed take on the world, in this case the arrival of spring, is typical of his Alamanc(k) strips, and leads to a large part of the enjoyment of the strip. If you're curious about "Our Fireworks Heritage," seek out the 2004 collection of the panels and glory in "12 Months of Misinformation in Handy Cartoon Form."
The NY Times on March vol. 3
'March' Graphic Novel Revisits Civil Rights Movement in Rich Detail
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/02/books/for-younger-readers-march-revisits-civil-rights-movement-in-visual-detail.htmlCharles Hatfield tribute to Richard Thompson
A third tribute by Charles Hatfield has been added to the Comics Journal page at http://www.tcj.com/tributes-to-richard-thompson/ , adding to those by Warren Bernard and Craig Fischer.
Andrew Aydin interviewed about March
"March" Co-Writer Hopes John Lewis' Story Instills a Sense of Power In Young Readers
Monday, August 01, 2016
The Post interviews Roz Chast
What's in Roz Chast's bag? A new ending to her best-selling book. [in print as Her need for closure no longer remains].
Washington Post
Comic Riffs on Jack Davis
RIP Jack Davis, legendary sports cartoonist and MAD magazine artist
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2016/07/29/rip-jack-davis-legendary-sports-cartoonist-and-mad-magazine-illustrator/
Studio Ghibli film fest at Angelika at Mosaic
Yesterday I watched Tales from Earhsea at the Angelika Film Center, in the Mosaic District in Fairfax, VA. The film was part of the annual Studio Ghibli Film Festival, which happens every summer. I was fortunate to learn about this seasonal event last year, allowing fans like myself to view their favorite Studio Ghibli movies on the big screen. As in the case with yesterday, it was the first time I saw Tales from Earthsea, a film that is absolutely stunning on the big screen. One of my all time favorites - a Studio Ghibli classic and early Miyazaki film, was Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind - one I own on Blu Ray, but was able to fully appreciate after seeing and hearing it in a movie theater earlier this summer, at Angelika. It's good to note that last year, they didn't show Nausicaa, so I'm glad they decided to mix things up this time around!
As the schedule goes, each week they'll play a Studio Ghibli film twice, once on Saturday mornings at 11:00am, and again on Wednesday evenings at 7pm. On Saturdays, they'll show the English dubbed version, and on Wednesdays, for a film's second showing, they'll show the original Japanese version, with English subtitles. So, if I wanted to see Earthsea again, I could go this Wednesday evening and watch it in its original, Japanese form.
Sadly, this summer's line-up is almost done, however there a still a few more to see through August. If you're a fan of Studio Ghibli films, or great animation, or great movies in general, then get on over to the Angelika Film center at Mosaic before it's too late!
-Steve Loya
Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "#DNCleaks"
From DC's anarchist cartoonist, Mike Flugennock:
"#DNCleaks"
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=2010
At last report, there is absolute zero evidence that the Russians had squat to do with the recent Wikileaks dump of Democratic National Committee emails detailing the program of fraud and sabotage against the Sanders campaign. Still, that hasn't stopped all manner of Liberal Democratic mouthpieces like MSNBC shrieking at full throat about how "the Russians did it".
Actually, I think it's too bad that the Russians didn't do it, because ma-aan, would that have been some poetic justice.
"#DNCleaks"
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=2010
At last report, there is absolute zero evidence that the Russians had squat to do with the recent Wikileaks dump of Democratic National Committee emails detailing the program of fraud and sabotage against the Sanders campaign. Still, that hasn't stopped all manner of Liberal Democratic mouthpieces like MSNBC shrieking at full throat about how "the Russians did it".
Actually, I think it's too bad that the Russians didn't do it, because ma-aan, would that have been some poetic justice.
Catholic University's Treasure Chest collection
Associate Archivist W.J. Shepherd has written a few articles:
The Archivist's Nook: Hark! The Digital Angel Comes!
The Archivist's Nook: Hark! The Digital Angel Comes!
The Archivist's Nook: Treasure Chest – Your Own Virtual Jesus
The Archivist's Nook: A Merry Treasure Chest Christmas to All!
Smithsonian American Art Museum on Pokemon
Pokémon Go: Games, Art, and Open Spaces at the Museum
July 13, 2016
http://eyelevel.si.edu/2016/07/pok%C3%A9mon-go-games-art-and-open-spaces-at-the-museum.html
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