A 'Big' disappointment [Big Nate letter]
Melanie Gross Greenfield
Washington Post April 27 2019, p. A13
A clown Cabinet would be better [Kal letter]
Richard L. Sheffield
Washington Post April 27 2019, p. A13
Thursday, May 02, 2019
William Hogarth book for sale at Second Story Books
[KELLIEGRAM BINDING] GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATIONS OF HOGARTH, FROM PICTURES, DRAWINGS, AND SCARCE PRINTS
London: R. Faulder, New Bond Street; And J. Egerton, Whitehall, 1794. Quarto, xvi, 183 pages, VG; beautifully bound in an elaborate full morocco-gilt Kelliegram binding, featuring an eight-color morocco inlaid cover portrait to the front board and a seven-color morocco inlaid cover portrait to the rear; rebacked with spine preserved; mild bumping to corners, slight rubbing to spine; marbled endpapers; all edges gilt; gilt Kelliegram signature stamped to the rear board's lower turn-in;
With 57 plates, some aquatint, one folding; The front inlay is Count Viviani, from plate 3, page 34, the rear inlay is from plate 1 page 25.;
Consignment; shelved case 3.
9-442-1316438
Shelved Dupont Bookstore
Price: $2,500
NOTES
William Hogarth (1697-1764) was an English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, social critic, and editorial cartoonist. His work ranged from realistic portraiture to comic strip-like series of pictures called "modern moral subjects", perhaps best known being his moral series A Harlot's Progress, A Rake's Progress and Marriage A-la-Mode. Knowledge of his work is so pervasive that satirical political illustrations in this style are often referred to as "Hogarthian". [wikipedia]
May 5: Myla Goldberg at Politics and Prose
Listed because cartoonist Jason Little is married to Ms. Goldberg, and I like her work.
Myla Goldberg
Sunday, May 5 at 1 p.m.
Goldberg made an unforgettable literary debut with Bee Season. Goldberg has gone on to write two more novels as well as essays and work for children. In Feast Your Eyes: A Novel, she profiles the fictional Lillian Preston: "America's Worst Mother, America's Bravest Mother, America's Worst Photographer, or America's Greatest Photographer, depending on who was talking." Narrated by Lillian's daughter and framed as the notes from an exhibition catalogue, the book is a collection of memories, stories, interviews with Lillian's friends, and excerpts from her journals, all centering on the artist's notorious 1955 show, which included partially-nude photos of herself and her daughter.
Click here for more information.
5015 Connecticut Ave NW Washington DC 20008
Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "Only In New York"
from Mike Flugennock, DC's anarchist cartoonist -
"Only In New York"
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=2710
Welp, folks, it's official: Lis Smith is the Sidney Falco of our era.
Who else would have the skills, connections, and moral turpitude to
pull together this ham-handed stunt involving Pete Buttigieg riding
the subway to a joint in Harlem to split a bottle of hot sauce with Al
Sharpton?
It's been reported they discussed racial disparity n'shit, but let's
get serious; this was just a freakin' foto op. They could've been
re-enacting the fake orgasm scene from "When Harry Met Sally" for all
we know. I mean, c'mon, look at all the freakin' cameras in that
place, crowding the window.
The questions I'd like to ask here are: what brand is that hot sauce,
and why haven't they brought out the mayo yet? You know... that big
'ol jar of weak, tasteless, store-brand diet mayo...? Oh, waitaminnit...
------
Sidney Falco, played by Tony Curtis in "Sweet Smell Of Success" (1957)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweet_Smell_of_Success#Plot
"Pete Buttigieg meets Rev. Al Sharpton for Sylvia's lunch tradition —
but what did they discuss?"
The Grio, 04.29.19
https://thegrio.com/2019/04/29/pete-buttigieg-al-sharpton-sylvias-lunch/
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=2710
Welp, folks, it's official: Lis Smith is the Sidney Falco of our era.
Who else would have the skills, connections, and moral turpitude to
pull together this ham-handed stunt involving Pete Buttigieg riding
the subway to a joint in Harlem to split a bottle of hot sauce with Al
Sharpton?
It's been reported they discussed racial disparity n'shit, but let's
get serious; this was just a freakin' foto op. They could've been
re-enacting the fake orgasm scene from "When Harry Met Sally" for all
we know. I mean, c'mon, look at all the freakin' cameras in that
place, crowding the window.
The questions I'd like to ask here are: what brand is that hot sauce,
and why haven't they brought out the mayo yet? You know... that big
'ol jar of weak, tasteless, store-brand diet mayo...? Oh, waitaminnit...
------
Sidney Falco, played by Tony Curtis in "Sweet Smell Of Success" (1957)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweet_Smell_of_Success#Plot
"Pete Buttigieg meets Rev. Al Sharpton for Sylvia's lunch tradition —
but what did they discuss?"
The Grio, 04.29.19
https://thegrio.com/2019/04/29/pete-buttigieg-al-sharpton-sylvias-lunch/
Saturday is Free Comic Book Day
All the local stores that I know of participate. It's considered polite to buy something as well as get the free comics.
Wednesday, May 01, 2019
Malaka Gharib interview at Pacific Standard
'This Is a Book I Wish I Had Growing Up': Malaka Gharib on Living Between Cultures
The journalist and author discusses her debut graphic memoir and explains how she's navigated white-dominated spaces—as a teenager, and as an adult.
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Eisner Awards have 3 local nominees
has a good write-up on Forbes. We'll quote him about Tom King:
"Among individual creators, acclaimed writer Tom King got 5 nominations: Best Short Story (from DC's Swamp Thing Winter Special), Best Continuing Series (Batman), Best Limited Series (Mister Miracle), Best Graphic Album–Reprint (The Vision hardcover), and Best Writer."
Our other local nominations are for Best Comics-Related Book:
- Drawn to Purpose: American Women Illustrators and Cartoonists, by Martha H. Kennedy (University Press of Mississippi)
and Best Academic/Scholarly Work:
- Breaking the Frames: Populism and Prestige in Comics Studies, by Marc Singer (University of Texas Press)
The Post on Iron Man and Robert Downey's successful run
Robert Downey Jr. and Marvel created a box office streak few thought was possible. Now they are doing something even more surprising. [in print as After 'Endgame,' Robert Downey Jr. seeks a third act].
Malika Kickstarter begins today
From Roye Okepe's newsletter:
It's an amazing day today!
Why? Because after over a year of hard work, Malika has finally arrived.
I have finally launched the Kickstarter for Malika (vol3) - Fallen Queen Part One.
Make sure you follow the link below today for EXCLUSIVE REWARDS (signed books, animation, merchandise, action figures, artwork & more) you won't see anywhere else 😎
Why? Because after over a year of hard work, Malika has finally arrived.
I have finally launched the Kickstarter for Malika (vol3) - Fallen Queen Part One.
Make sure you follow the link below today for EXCLUSIVE REWARDS (signed books, animation, merchandise, action figures, artwork & more) you won't see anywhere else 😎
Support The Malika Fallen Queen Kickstarter To Grab EXCLUSIVE REWARDS Today!
The Post on the INYT cartoon controversy.
N.Y. Times apologizes for anti-Semitic cartoon featuring Netanyahu and Trump [in print as N.Y. Times is 'deeply sorry' for cartoon].
Tonight: Malaka Gharib at Solid State Books
We talked to Malaka a month ago, and now her book is coming out:
Malaka Gharib: I Was Their American Dream
Friday, April 26, 2019
NPR's PCHH says: 'Avengers: Endgame' Is A Satisfying Super-Wrap
'Avengers: Endgame' Is A Satisfying Super-Wrap
Pop Culture Happy Hour April 26, 2019
Chris Hemsworth returns as Thor in Avengers: Endgame.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has brought us Iron Man movies, Thor movies, Captain America movies, Avengers movies, and many other superhero franchises over the last decade, and they all feed into one epic that ties up many of the loose ends. Today we're talking the juggernaut to end all juggernauts, Avengers: Endgame.
NPR talks to Peter Bagge
From 'Little House' to Libertarianism: Rose Wilder Lane's Troublemaking Life
Ann Hornaday on the Avengers
Thursday, April 25, 2019
The Post on women in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
I watched 21 Marvel movies this month — and witnessed a decade of progress for women [in print as Over time, 'Avengers' women gain strength].
Local media reviews for Avengers: Endgame
Avengers: Endgame Is What Happens When Fan Service Goes Wrong
The finale of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's decade-long saga is a facsimile of a satisfying conclusion.
Apr 24, 2019
With humor and heart, 'Avengers: Endgame' is a fitting send-off for Marvel's superheroes
The Express on Awesome Con
Awesome Con is back with wall-to-wall celebrities, gaming and comic book fun
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Herblock began 90 years ago
Not in DC though - DD Degg of the Daily Cartoonist has the story:
90 Years Ago – Herblock Debuts
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
The Post explains the events of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Everything that's happened leading up to 'Avengers: Endgame'
Don't have time to rewatch all 21 previous movies? No problem.
Cavna of The Post on Avengers business model
'Avengers: Endgame' is a really big deal — for more reasons than you may think [in print as The marvel that is 'Avengers'].
Kazuo Koike obituary in The Post
Kazuo Koike, creator of 'Lone Wolf and Cub,' 'Lady Snowblood' manga, dies at 82 [in print as Kazuo Koike, 82; Mangaka's pulp fiction inspired filmmakers]
PR: WOO HOO! Awesome Con 2019 is THIS WEEKEND!
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Monday, April 22, 2019
Mike Cavna takes 2nd place newspaper award for Comic Riffs blog
85th National Headliner Awards Newspaper and Online winners
The 85th National Headliner Award winners honoring the best journalism for radio and television stations in 2018 were announced today. The awards were founded in 1934 by the Press Club of Atlantic City. The annual contest is one of the oldest
Best Blog
Second Place
"Comic Riffs: The Power of Political Art"
Michael Cavna
The Washington Post, Washington, D.C.
Second Place
"Comic Riffs: The Power of Political Art"
Michael Cavna
The Washington Post, Washington, D.C.
Since I've got the press release open, here's the editorial cartoon winners:
Editorial cartoons
First Place
Rob Rogers
RobRogers.com
Judges' comments: This collection of cartoons gets high marks for originality, diversity of topics, quality of artwork and clarity of message. An outstanding entry all around.
First Place
Rob Rogers
RobRogers.com
Judges' comments: This collection of cartoons gets high marks for originality, diversity of topics, quality of artwork and clarity of message. An outstanding entry all around.
Second Place
Ward Sutton
The Boston Globe, Boston, Mass.
Ward Sutton
The Boston Globe, Boston, Mass.
Third Place
Michael Ramirez
Las Vegas Review-Journal, Las Vegas, Nev.
Michael Ramirez
Las Vegas Review-Journal, Las Vegas, Nev.
Sunday, April 21, 2019
Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "Space Force no.2: Mars Awaits"
From Mike Flugennock, DC's anarchist cartoonist
"Space Force no.2: Mars Awaits"
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=2707
This was initially inspired by this article on Sputnik International,
about the six military bases up for consideration for Space Force
headquarters. After some curious digging, I've noticed they've gone
from "Mars Awaits" to the slightly more modest "back to the Moon in 5
years". Of course, the goal that's grabbing the attention of millions
of us is VP Man From GLAD's consideration of nuclear weapons
deployment in space.
Goes without saying Elon Musk is on board with the idea; I'm guessing
his long game will involve a need for a few hundred Space Grunts to
guard his gated Martian colonies for the rich.
-----
"Six Air Force Bases Being Considered to House Space Command -
Reports", Sputnik International 04.09.19
https://sputniknews.com/military/201904091073973316-six-air-force-bases-house-space-command/
"Pence Calls for Landing US Astronauts on Moon in 5 Years", NBC 03.26.19
https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/politics/US-Astronauts-on-Moon-5-Years-Space-Council-507681681.html
"Musk Backs Space Force Proposal", SpaceNews 11.03.18
https://spacenews.com/musk-backs-space-force-proposal/
"Pence leaves open the possibility of nuclear weapons in space: 'Peace
comes through strength'", Washington Post 10.23.18
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/pence-leaves-open-the-possibility-of-nuclear-weapons-in-space-peace-comes-through-strength/2018/10/23/801a732a-d6d9-11e8-83a2-d1c3da28d6b6_story.html
"A legal look at Elon Musk's plans to colonize Mars", The Space Review
07.17.17
http://thespacereview.com/article/3286/1
"Space Force no.2: Mars Awaits"
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=2707
This was initially inspired by this article on Sputnik International,
about the six military bases up for consideration for Space Force
headquarters. After some curious digging, I've noticed they've gone
from "Mars Awaits" to the slightly more modest "back to the Moon in 5
years". Of course, the goal that's grabbing the attention of millions
of us is VP Man From GLAD's consideration of nuclear weapons
deployment in space.
Goes without saying Elon Musk is on board with the idea; I'm guessing
his long game will involve a need for a few hundred Space Grunts to
guard his gated Martian colonies for the rich.
-----
"Six Air Force Bases Being Considered to House Space Command -
Reports", Sputnik International 04.09.19
https://sputniknews.com/military/201904091073973316-six-air-force-bases-house-space-command/
"Pence Calls for Landing US Astronauts on Moon in 5 Years", NBC 03.26.19
https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/politics/US-Astronauts-on-Moon-5-Years-Space-Council-507681681.html
"Musk Backs Space Force Proposal", SpaceNews 11.03.18
https://spacenews.com/musk-backs-space-force-proposal/
"Pence leaves open the possibility of nuclear weapons in space: 'Peace
comes through strength'", Washington Post 10.23.18
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/pence-leaves-open-the-possibility-of-nuclear-weapons-in-space-peace-comes-through-strength/2018/10/23/801a732a-d6d9-11e8-83a2-d1c3da28d6b6_story.html
"A legal look at Elon Musk's plans to colonize Mars", The Space Review
07.17.17
http://thespacereview.com/article/3286/1
That darn Curtis and Baby Blues
Art imitates life imitates art [letters on Curtis, Baby Blues].
Stephen Marschall, Lila Snow,
Washington Post April 20 2019
Friday, April 19, 2019
Post's obituary for manga's Monkey Punch
Monkey Punch, Japanese cartoonist of Lupin III manga and anime series, dies at 81 [in print as Monkey Punch, 81: Japanese cartoonist's Lupin spawned film, TV spinoffs]
Thursday, April 18, 2019
RVA magazine on Abigail Larson and their regular comics column
RVA Comics X-Change: Issue 17
Ash Griffith | April 16, 2019
https://rvamag.com/art/zines-books/rva-comics-x-change-issue-17.html
Welcome to the Dark and Beautiful World of Abigail Larson
https://rvamag.com/art/welcome-to-the-dark-and-beautiful-world-of-abigail-larson.html
Al Roker gave up cartooning for TV in DC
Did you know Al Roker was a cartoonist for the Syracuse New Times?
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Magic Bullet #18 is out
Magic Bullet 18 - Cover and ToC
MAGIC BULLET 18 is officially on the streets! The new issue has been printed, picked up, and the initial distribution run has begun. Look for it in comic book stores, music stores, book stores, coffee shops, etc!
We're excited to present the cover, from Eric Gordon, as well as the full table of contents.
We're excited to present the cover, from Eric Gordon, as well as the full table of contents.
Bozo
Santiago Casares
Carlos Torres
Bizhan Khodabandeh
Matt Rawson
G.R. Lear
Stephanie Butto and Evan Keeling
Art Hondros
Gabe McOwen
Rafer Roberts
Mike Brace
Mike Cowgill
Adam Griffiths
Troy-Jeffrey Allen and Matt Rawson
John Kinhart
Maria Sweeney
Rob Ciesielski
Dale Rawlings
Steve Wallet
Gordon Harris
Andrew Cohen
Kit Fraser
Jon Poliszuk
Teresa Roberts Logan
Steve Steiner
Beppi and Mary Knott
William A. Anderson
R.M. Rhodes and Evan Keeling
Carolyn Belefski and Joe Carabeo
David Ross
Bruce Fasick
NPR Talks to Darrin Bell
Pulitzer-Prize Winner Darrin Bell On How Trayvon Martin's Death Inspired His Work
Ailsa Chang
· All Things Considered April 16, 2019
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