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Pleading with Cars Tour | Atomic Books

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 · Hosted by AdHouse Books and Atomic Books

• Thursday, February 6, 2020 at 7 PM – 9 PM EST https://www.facebook.com/events/1018116421902896/

• Atomic Books 3620 Falls Rd, Baltimore, Maryland 21211

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Comic creator Kurt Ankeny hits the road in support of his recently released PLEADING WITH STARS! - a collection of stories about people interacting with each other, and the universe, and often finding that they themselves are smaller and yet more wondrous in comparison.

Kurt Ankeny is an award-winning cartoonist whose work has appeared in Best American Comics, at the Society of Illustrators, and in Comics Workbook, PEN America's Illustrated PEN, and Fantagraphics's NOW Anthology.

Josh Kramer covers bicycling for the City Paper

Quoting from their newsletter today:

Comic by Josh Kramer and design by Julia Trebrock.

This year might mark a watershed moment for bike safety.  It's not guaranteed, but completed targets out of the District Department of Transportation give reason to hope: 89 miles of painted lanes and 11.5 miles of protected routes.  "These numbers tell a story, but I think that this moment in biking would be best suited to my preferred medium—comics," writes City Paper's Josh Kramer for today's cover story, available in print and online. "Biking in D.C. has created a lot of anger and fear, but also joy. I want to draw that. In words and pictures, I'll show you the bike lanes, the bollards, and the pneumatic road tubes, but I'll also bring you to the places where D.C. residents have died. So come along with me and let's see where this cycle track leads us." This cover story is something special. Give it a look.     —Amanda Michelle Gomez

NPR on the end of 'BoJack Horseman'

'BoJack Horseman' Rides Into The Sunset

 

Sarah McCammon

NPR's All Things Considered February 1, 2020

https://www.npr.org/2020/02/01/801629428/bojack-horseman-rides-into-the-sunset

https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2020/02/20200201_atc_bojack_horseman_rides_into_the_sunset.mp3

https://www.npr.org/transcripts/801629428

Editorial Cartoons by Steve Artley

Recent Cartoons from artleytoons (click on Image for larger view)

©2020 Steven G. Artley • artleytoons • ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Spokesman-Review credits Washington Post for bigger comics pages

The Post of 1954 true, but...

Rob Curley: Adding more comics and puzzles still a great idea from 1954

Wed., Feb. 5, 2020

https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2020/feb/05/rob-curley-adding-more-comics-and-puzzles-still-a-/ 

Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "There's An App For That"

From Mike Flugennock, DC's anarchist cartoonist:

"There's An App For That"
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=2921

Well, that sure was some skanky-ass to-do we had out in Iowa this week. Sanders was looking really good to take it, but then they suddenly "delayed" the results because of an issue with a skanky vote-reporting app — a skanky app coded by a skanky company operated by old Hillary campaign stooges and which has also worked for the Buttigieg campaign.

I'm so not into the tinfoil hat thing, but when the DNC announces their new "troll hunting" campaign against "disinformation" on the Internet, and then their vote-tracking app built by a bunch of Hillary hacks implodes as Mayo Pete declares himself the winner — kinda like that Guaido guy — you just can't help thinking something is really, really stanky around here.

You couldn't expect less from an outfit called Shadow, Inc. Look out, Nevada.

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"Avalance of issues takes out Iowa plan for high-tech caucus", 
Washington Post 02.04.20 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/tech-problem-with-mobile-app-causes-iowa-caucus-chaos/2020/02/04/5c437284-4772-11ea-91ab-ce439aa5c7c1_story.html

"'Not a hack': Iowa Democratic Party defends delay in release of caucus results", Washington Examiner 02.03.20 
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/not-a-hack-iowa-democratic-party-defends-delays-in-caucus-results-release

"The Democrats' new online troll fighters make 2020 debut in Iowa", 
CNN 02.02.20 
https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/02/politics/facebook-democrats-disinformation-iowa/index.html

"Tech firm behind app that crashed Iowa Democratic caucus is operated by Hillary Clinton campaign veterans and did work for the Buttigieg campaign", The Blaze 02.04.20 
https://www.theblaze.com/news/clinton-buttigieg-connected-to-firm-behind-app-that-crashed-iowa-caucus

"Not a great look: Failed Iowa caucus app is deeply linked to self-declared winner Buttigieg… and Hillary Clinton" RT 02.04.20 
https://www.rt.com/op-ed/480068-buttigieg-iowa-app-shadow/

Troy-Jeffrey Allen interviews WALT and LOUISE SIMONSON

MINIMATES with WALT and LOUISE SIMONSON

Troy-Jeffrey Allen

PREVIEWSworld Jan 31, 2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5S728jrVMY

Aimée de Jongh's new book includes a taxi ride from National Airport to SPX

Reviews: Taxi! Stories from the Back Seat

Aimée de Jongh

Conundrum

$17; 96 pages

REVIEWED BY Craig Fischer Feb 03, 2020http://www.tcj.com/reviews/taxi-stories-from-the-back-seat/

The Post on Joker's Oscar chances

Could 'Joker' win best picture at the Oscars? The case for Todd Phillips's supervillain thriller taking home the trophy.

Bethonie Butler 

Washington Post Feb. 4, 2020

https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2020/02/04/could-joker-win-best-picture-oscars-case-todd-phillipss-supervillain-thriller-taking-home-trophy/

The Post on Hair Love

How 'Hair Love' went from a beloved Kickstarter project to an Oscar-nominated animated short [in print as Growing an Oscar nominee]

Bethonie Butler 

Washington Post Feb. 4, 2020, p. C1, 3

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2020/02/03/how-hair-love-went-beloved-kickstarter-project-an-oscar-nominated-animated-short/

An image from "Hair Love," which is nominated for an Oscar. (Sony Pictures Animation)

also, the print edition had Cavna's Charlie Hebdo story today -

A Charlie Hebdo shooting survivor is still trying to heal, five years later [in print as Survivor's enduring recovery].

Michael Cavna 

Washington Post February 4, 2020, p. C1-2.

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2020/01/31/charlie-hebdo-shooting-survivor-is-still-trying-heal-five-years-later/

Comics historian Rick Marschall visited the Newseum before it closed

A Crowded Life in Comics –

Stop the Presses:

The Newseum Is Now Old News.

By Rick Marschall.

Yesterday's Papers blog (February 2, 2020):

http://john-adcock.blogspot.com/2020/02/a-crowded-life-in-comics.html

March 14: GT Labs' Jim Ottaviani and Maris Wicks at Air and Space Museum at Dulles

https://gt-labs.com/book/astronauts-women-on-the-final-frontier/

Women in Aviation and Space Family Day

March 14 @ 10:00 am

https://gt-labs.com/event/women-in-aviation-and-space-family-day/

Presentation at 11:30, followed by a signing. We'll also do comics- and space-related activities with the attendees for part of the day.

And…Mary Cleave will join us for this! It couldn't be more exciting to have the main character of the book on stage with you.

Details

Date:

March 14

Time:

10:00 am

Venue

National Air & Space Museum's's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy
Chantilly, Virginia 20151 United States

Feb 17: Conversation with Keith Knight at Library of Congress

Feb 17: Conversation with Keith Knight [Lecture/Presentation]

by Library of Congress

Date and Time

Mon, February 17, 2020

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST

Location

LJ-119

Thomas Jefferson Building, First Floor

10 First Street SE

Washington, DC 20540

Event Information

Description

Conversation with Keith Knight

LJ-119, First Floor

Cartoonist Keith Knight is known for his comic strips including The Knight Life, th(ink) and The K Chronicles. "Woke", a new live-action/animated comedy based on Knight's life, will premiere on Hulu in June. Warren Bernard, executive director of the Small Press Expo, will interview Knight about his life and career.

Tickets are recommended but not required, and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Request ADA accommodations five days in advance at (202) 707-6362 or ada@loc.gov.

The presentation is held in connection with the Library of Congress exhibition Comic Art, with the support of the Small Press Expo.

That darn Speed Bump, Mutts, Prickly City, Beetle Bailey, Blondie, and Zits

Readers critique The Post: A physics joke in the comics! But there's one problem. [in print as Relatively funny].

By Letters to the Editor 

Washington Post February 1 2020

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/readers-critique-the-post-a-physics-joke-in-the-comics-but-theres-one-problem/2020/01/31/88db4454-443c-11ea-b5fc-eefa848cde99_story.html

Emily Johnston

Carole S. Appel

The Post talks to Liz Montague

A black female cartoonist brings her 'unique' take to the New Yorker [in print as Drawing her view of the world].

Theresa Vargas 

Columnist

Washington Post Feb. 2, 2020 p. C1, 6

Online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/she-is-a-black-female-cartoonist-and-brings-a-unique-perspective-to-the-new-yorker/2020/02/01/c15b2f40-44a7-11ea-aa6a-083d01b3ed18_story.html

We've been noting her weekly appearances in the City Paper, as well as the interview they ran with her, which we'll link to again -

How Local Cartoonist Elizabeth Montague Creates Accessible, Reflective Art [in print as Luck of the Draw]

Her cartoons have taken her to the pages of The New Yorker.

Kayla Randall

Washington City Paper Sep 20, 2019 p. 20-21

online at https://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/arts/article/21087732/cartoonist-elizabeth-montague-makes-accessible-art

Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "Vote Undead"

From DC's anarchist cartoonist, Mike Flugennock:

"Vote Undead"
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=2918

Like sands through the hourglass... so are the days of our Jack. DC City Councilman Jack Evans — you will recall — was recently forced to resign his Council seat in disgrace after a wave of scandals including the WMATA Board Of Directors and Colonial Parking.

So, slimy Jack — predictably, somehow — has filed to run again for the City Council seat he was recently forced to resign from in disgrace... you will recall... Oh, for the days when disgraced politicians had the class and decency to go away and stay gone...

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"Law firm that investigated Jack Evans for Metro found 'multiple violations' of ethics code" Washington Post, 06.17.19
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/law-firm-that-investigated-jack-evans-for-metro-found-multiple-violations-of-ethics-code/2019/06/17/fd666952-912c-11e9-b570-6416efdc0803_story.html

"D.C. Council member Jack Evans to resign over ethics violations", Washington Post 01.10.20 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/dc-council-to-hold-hearing-on-expelling-jack-evans-over-ethics-violations/2020/01/06/c65ea0de-30b2-11ea-a053-dc6d944ba776_story.html

"Jack Evans to run for DC Council after resigning seat amid ethics scandal", Washington Post 01.27.20 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/jack-evans-to-run-for-dc-council-after-resigning-seat-amid-ethics-scandal/2020/01/27/fdd6cdfc-4138-11ea-b503-2b077c436617_story.html

PR: Marc Tyler Nobleman teaching creative writing summer 2020 (4th-9th graders)

He's written two books about comics creators -

Bill the Boy Wonder: The Secret Co-Creator of Batman
changed history | inspired documentary Batman & Bill, which is making people cry worldwide

Boys of Steel: The Creators of Superman

ALA Notable | front page of USA Today

From: Marc Tyler Nobleman

This June and July, I'm running creative writing camps at both Georgetown Day and Landon schools. If you live with any kids who like the adventure of storytelling, and also any who don't, I encourage him/her/them to join the fun. No homework, no testing. Lots of lively discussion/reading aloud!

To learn more/register:

Georgetown Day (two-week sessions; all genders):

June 22-July 3, 2020 or July 6-17, 2020

$680 per session (financial aid available)

• 9 am-12 pm - 4-6 grade
• 12:30-3:30 pm - 7-9 grade

Landon (two-week sessions; all genders):

July 20-31, 2020
$330 per session (early bird discount available until 2/8)  

• 9-11:30 am - rising 4th-rising 6th graders
• 12:30-3 pm - rising 7th-rising 9th graders 

NOTE: My program repeats each session, so I don't recommend signing up anyone for more than one of my sessions. Both schools also offer other, more academic writing camps.

Marc Tyler Nobleman
Blog
Twitter

Cavna talks to Charlie Hebdo survivor Philippe Lançon

A Charlie Hebdo shooting survivor is still trying to heal, five years later

Michael Cavna 

Washington Post Jan. 31, 2020

https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2020/01/31/charlie-hebdo-shooting-survivor-is-still-trying-heal-five-years-later/

The Post on Oscar animation shorts

A viewer's guide to the 2020 Oscar shorts [animation; in print as A guide to this year's Academy Award-nominated short films].

Michael O'Sullivan 

Washington Post Jan. 31, 2020, p. Weekend 32

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/movies/a-viewers-guide-to-the-2020-oscar-shorts/2020/01/29/a774f006-4142-11ea-b503-2b077c436617_story.html

A scene from "Memorable," a French animated short about an elderly painter with dementia. (Vivement Lundi)

New Liz at Large in City Paper

Liz At Large: "Tired"

Listen to the dog.

Liz Montague

Jan 30, 2020

https://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/arts/article/21113196/liz-at-large-tired

Feb 19: Solid State Graphic Arts Book Club - Andre the Giant by Box Brown

Graphic Arts Book Club

• Wednesday, February 19, 2020
• 7:00 PM 8:00 PM

• Solid State Books 600 H Street Northeast Washington, DC, 20002 United States (map)

Join Jeremiah Foxwell in discussing this month's Graphic Arts Book Club pick Andre the Giant by Box Brown!

The Washington Post has secret comics sections

Last night at Robin Ha's event, I was chatting with Lara Antal who told me her autobiographical comics were appearing in the Post in The Lily.

I had no idea what she was talking about.

Since about 2016! the Post has been publishing Lily Lines a biweekly newsletter for women's issues and commissioning comics for it, starting with Katie Wheeler as the only artist. The feature isn't dated by year, so I'm not sure at the moment when they switched to multiple cartoonists, but there's a healthy selection of people doing strips for them. My friend Ellen Lindner who was also there last night has done a strip too.

You can find all the comics here. I've signed up for the newsletter so will post links when then new strips show up in the future.

Now I have to investigate their other newsletters...

Remember folks - TIPS ARE WELCOME. Tell me if you know of something that's never been mentioned here.

Robin Ha at East City Bookstore

Robin Ha is launching Almost American Girl, her graphic memior about moving from Korea to America as a teen. She's being interviewed by Gareth Hinds.

Mark Ranslem in the Washington Blade

Mark Ranslem has been the editorial cartoonist in the Washington Blade since 2012.

His AAEC bio is here.

His Blade archives is here.

I can't believe I've missed him. I used to pick the Blade up regularly when I worked in DC, but they also used to run Bechdel and other comic strips such as Ethan Green.

Richmond's RVA Mag's latest comics column

RVA Comics X-Change: Issue 36

Ash Griffith | January 29, 2020

https://rvamag.com/art/zines-books/rva-comics-x-change-issue-36.html

Tomorrow: Robin Ha at East City Books

I read her graphic biography last night in an advance copy and enjoyed it very much.

East City Bookshop welcomes Robin Ha with her graphic novel memoir Almost American Girl.

Date and Time

Thu, January 30, 2020

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST

Location

East City Bookshop

645 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast #100

Washington, DC 20003

East City Bookshop welcomes Robin Ha with her graphic novel memoir Almost American Girl, a heartfelt coming-of-age tale and poignant depiction of immigration.

This event is free and open to the public. RSVPs are requested but not required. Learn more and reserve your copy of Almost American Girl today.

Robin Ha grew up reading and drawing comics. At fourteen she moved to the United States from Seoul, Korea. After graduating from the Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in illustration, she moved to New York City and started a career in the fashion industry. Her work has been published in independent comics anthologies including Secret Identities and The Strumpet, as well as in the pages of Marvel Comics and Heavy Metal Magazine. She is also the author of the bestselling comic recipe book Cook Korean! Visit Robin online at banchancomic.tumblr.com.

PR: “FRONT LINES: Political Cartooning and the Battle for Free Speech” is now available

"FRONT LINES: Political Cartooning and the Battle for Free Speech" is now available

Published as a companion to the 2019 Billy Ireland Museum exhibit of the same name, FRONT LINES features lots of cartoons, and essays by Joel Pett, Lucy Caswell, Roslyn Mazer, Rob Rogers and Matt Wuerker.

$20 gets you the book, poster & stickers (w/free shipping & handling). Email mattwuerker (at) gmail.com to purchase. Supplies are limited — Pick up your copy today!

Library of Congress Swann Fellowship applications due soon

The deadline for Swann Fellowship applications is February 14, 2020. Please see the following for criteria, guidelines, and application forms:

http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/swann/swann-fellow.html  

 This fellowship for the 2020-2021 academic year is administered by the Library of Congress and  one of the few for graduate students doing scholarly work in caricature and cartoon.

Please email swann@loc.gov or call (202) 707-9115 if you have questions.

Pulp Artist Hugh Rankin ad from 1920 National Geographic

These dragons and mammoth are in a watch ad, and aren't by a comic book artist, but Hugh Rankin was a sci-fi pulp illustrator. This ad for Elgin Watches appeared in the February 1920 National Geographic Magazine and is courtesy of my wife Cathy, who found it.

Julian Lytle interviewed Tom King

Ignorant Bliss 75: Tom King at Fantom Comics 2019

julian lytle

January 24  2020

https://julianlytle.tumblr.com/post/190441627772/here-is-a-recorded-talk-between-tom-king-and-i-at

https://soundcloud.com/julianlytle/ig75

Here is a recorded talk between Tom King and I at Fantom Comics back in February 2019. We talk about the end of Mister Miracle and Heroes in Crisis along with questions from the audience.

Canada's "For Better or For Worse" licensing handled out of Charlottesville, VA?

Apparently.

bCreative adds "For Better or For Worse" to brand portfolio

Bill Barrow

bCreative, Inc. – Executive Vice-President

Jan 13, 2020

https://www.fborfw.com/news/bcreative-adds-for-better-or-for-worse-to-brand-portfolio/

The Post's Nora Krug talks to Shannon Hale about Wonder Woman

How Shannon Hale draws strength from Wonder Woman, the star of her new book, even amid boos

Nora Krug 

Jan. 26, 2020

https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/how-shannon-hale-draws-strength-from-wonder-woman-the-star-of-her-new-book-even-amid-boos/2020/01/25/c39c6dda-2b2c-11ea-bcb3-ac6482c4a92f_story.html

PR: ICAF@SPX Abstract Deadline Approaching

The International Comic Arts Forum invites proposals for scholarly presentations for its twenty-first meeting, to be held at the Small Press Expo (SPX) in Bethesda, Maryland from September 12-13, 2020. Scholars who present at ICAF will have the opportunity, as part of their registration fee, to enjoy SPX exhibitors, artist talks, and the Ignatz Awards ceremony. ICAF will be co-located with SPX at the Marriott North Bethesda Hotel & Conference Center, which will also provide accommodations to attendees at a reduced rate. Our keynote speaker for the 2020 conference will be Martha H. Kennedy, Library of Congress curator and author of Drawn to Purpose: American Women Illustrators and Cartoonists.

ICAF welcomes original proposals from diverse disciplines and theoretical perspectives on any aspect of comics or cartooning. We particularly welcome proposals of presentations that reflect an international perspective. Studies of aesthetics, production, distribution, and/or reception, as well as analysis of social, ideological, and/or historical significance are equally welcome, as are studies that address larger theoretical issues linked to comics or cartooning. Given the shared histories and missions of ICAF and SPX, two events that have long celebrated diversity, inclusion, and independence in the comics world, we hope to offer thematic panels on small press, independent, and self-published comics of all genres. We also hope to highlight the work of women and non-binary cartoonists; submissions in these areas are encouraged, though not required. 

PROPOSAL GUIDELINES: ICAF prefers argumentative, thesis-driven presentations that are clearly linked to larger critical, artistic, or cultural issues; we avoid those that are survey-like in character. We accept original 20-minute presentations that have not been presented or accepted for publication elsewhere. Presenters can assume an audience versed in comics and the fundamentals of comics studies. Proposals should not exceed 300 words.

All proposals will be subject to blind review. Applicants can expect to receive notice of their proposal's standing by April 10, 2020 (acceptance, rejection, or wait-listing).

Send abstracts by February 15, 2020, to ICAF Academic Director Brittany Tullis: TullisBrittanyN@sau.edu

Cavna on the impeachment courtroom sketch artists

In addition to editorial cartoonists, there are other illustrators drawing the trial.

Sketch artists at the impeachment trial are capturing scenes that the cameras cannot

By

Michael Cavna 

Washington Post Jan. 25, 2020

https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2020/01/25/sketch-artist-impeachment-trial/

Jan 28: Gainsbourg by Joann Sfar - Vies d'Artistes 2/4

The Cultural Services of the French Embassy is proud to present FOUR powerful and imaginative cinematic works as part of the film series 'Vies d'Artistes'.

2 - Gainsbourg (Vie Héroïque) by Joann Sfar
2010 | France | 130 min
January 28 | 7:00 p.m.
In French w/ English Subtitles.

*TICKETS ARE FREE, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED*

• Tuesday at 7 PM – 9 PM

• French Embassy in the U.S. 4101 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington D.C. 20007

• Tickets frenchculture.org Find Tickets

Gainsbourg (Vie héroïque) by Joann Sfar follows the famous French singer's upbringing in occupied France, his first successes and complex love affairs. An audacious portrayal of the charismatic singer's life, Gainsbourg is unconventional and imaginative in its use of fantastical elements representing the singer's conscience at very crucial moments of his life. Perfectly embodying the dramatic intensity of the movie, the soundtrack includes many of Gainsbourg's most famous songs.