THE RIFF: A day after 'Draw Muhammad,' the political cartoon gets a powerful reminder
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog May 21, 2010
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
Reason on the Danish Islam cartoons controversy again
I don't link to Reason often enough, although they're based in DC, because I think of them as a nationwide publication (as do they, I'm sure). Here's an editorial of interest -
And The Winner of The Everybody Draw Mohammad Contest is...
Nick Gillespie & Matt Welch | May 20, 2010
And The Winner of The Everybody Draw Mohammad Contest is...
Nick Gillespie & Matt Welch | May 20, 2010
Cartoons, cartoons every where
Here's some pictures from 16th St, NW in DC today:
Pom The Antioxidant Superpower ad in a bus stop.
Shrek Forever After ad on a bus.
Marmaduke the movie ad at a bus stop. The original comic strip is by Brad Anderson, a longtime gag cartoonist.
Pom The Antioxidant Superpower ad in a bus stop.
Shrek Forever After ad on a bus.
Marmaduke the movie ad at a bus stop. The original comic strip is by Brad Anderson, a longtime gag cartoonist.
Matt Wuerker's very excellent hat and the Funny Times
As requested by no less than Richard Thompson, here are pictures from the recent Funny Times subscriber party in Arlington, which featured the first Irving Award presented to Matt Wuerker. The Irving Award is named in honor of publisher Ray Lesser's father, and his large collection of trophies, that Ray intended to regift, but never quite got around to. I'd like to thank Ray for making me welcome, and to note that I retroactively became a subscriber, especially since the magazine supports our local cartoonist Matt.
The party.
Matt and the hat.
Cartoonists Matt Wuerker, Bill Brown and Joe Sutliff.
Ray Lesser presenting the first Irving Award to Matt.
Matt admiring his award.
Lots more pictures are here.
The party.
Matt and the hat.
Cartoonists Matt Wuerker, Bill Brown and Joe Sutliff.
Ray Lesser presenting the first Irving Award to Matt.
Matt admiring his award.
Lots more pictures are here.
Post on Pakistan response to Draw Mohammed day
Pakistan blocks YouTube a day after shutdown of Facebook over Muhammad issueBy Karin Brulliard
Washington Post Foreign Service
Friday, May 21, 2010; A08
and some commentary from yesterday:
Drawing Muhammad respectfully
By guest bloggers Kelsey Sheridan and Saleha Mallick
Washington Post’s On Faith blog May 20, 2010
Washington Post Foreign Service
Friday, May 21, 2010; A08
and some commentary from yesterday:
Drawing Muhammad respectfully
By guest bloggers Kelsey Sheridan and Saleha Mallick
Washington Post’s On Faith blog May 20, 2010
Shrek Forever After local reviews
The fourth time is the charm
By Michael O'Sullivan
Washington Post Friday, May 21, 2010
'Shrek Forever After' heavy on sight gags and sidekick antics [online title: Third time not as charming for ‘Shrek’].
By: Sally Kline
Washington Examiner May 21, 2010
By Michael O'Sullivan
Washington Post Friday, May 21, 2010
'Shrek Forever After' heavy on sight gags and sidekick antics [online title: Third time not as charming for ‘Shrek’].
By: Sally Kline
Washington Examiner May 21, 2010
Thursday, May 20, 2010
That darn Toles
Cartoon draws unfair comparisons to the Middle East
Washington Post Thursday, May 20, 2010If the goal of Tom Toles's May 17 cartoon comparing the division of Jerusalem with Alexandria's retrocession to Virginia was intended to trivialize the issue and distort history, he succeeded. The U.S. Congress willingly agreed to Alexandria's request to return to Virginia, which was based on economic factors and lack of representation in Congress.
In contrast, Jews have lived in Jerusalem all but two times since the days of King David, and one of these times is when Jordan ruled East Jerusalem from 1949 to 1967 and prevented Jews, regardless of nationality, from praying at the most sacred places. To compare the division of Jerusalem with the Alexandria retrocession is beyond political cartoon license -- it is really outrageous.
Beth Marcus, Washington
Cavna article on 'Everybody Draw Muhammad Day,' an accidental provocation
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, May 20, 2010; C04
Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, May 20, 2010; C04
InTHEIR TURN: 12 top cartoonists offer their take on 'Draw Muhammad Day' the Riffs blog has longer quotes from the cartoonists Michael interviewed.
The cartoonist who started the idea has since disavowed it:
'Everbody Draw Mohammed' cartoonist: I'm against my own concept becoming a reality
By JAMIE GRISWOLD
MyNorthwest.com
But Over the Hedge and Mark Fiore both did rather different interpretations.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Bamn goes to the classroom
Here's Troy Allen's report on visiting a Prince George's County school for Career Day - Career Day and ECBACC, May 19, 2010. Very cool of them.
Naif Al-Mutawa, creator The 99 comic series, was in DC recently
Naif Al-Mutawa, creator The 99 comic series, was in DC recently...
and we missed him. You can read an interview about his experiences here -
Comic book saving the world from stereotypical rhetoric, By Marriam Mossalli, Palestine Note blog May 18 2010
and we missed him. You can read an interview about his experiences here -
Comic book saving the world from stereotypical rhetoric, By Marriam Mossalli, Palestine Note blog May 18 2010
My pictures of the 2010 Herblock Award
Matt Wuerker making his acceptance speech.
George Stevens Jr. speaking about his Herblock film while Frank Swoboda looks on.
Richard Thompson and Rob Rogers.
Michael Cavna and Kevin Rechin.
Nick G's friend from Greece and Richard Thompson.
Kevin Rechin, Nick's friend from Greece and the back of Nick's head.
Nick Galifianakis with his friend from Greece and Richard Thompson (in the red tie) in the background.
Matt Wuerker's contemplating the uses to which the award may be put.
Everyone wants a picture of Matt with his award.
Richard Thompson - not ALL of those drinks were his.
Kevin Rechin's STILL contemplating the award.
Kevin Rechin's now got it all - the award, the girl, the cheesy grin. It's better not to ask questions.
Fantom Comics: Our Pentagon City Mall shop will be Closing
This just came across the e-transom from Fantom Comics-
Opening a shop in the Pentagon City Mall (PCM) was a fabulous opportunity to try a hand at a very high end mall. The one wrinkle in our short-term lease was that if another business wanted the spot for a full-term lease, we would have to match their offer or leave.
This happened the week before Free Comic Book Day. Unfortunately, the cost of matching would have meant doubling our monthly rent, which, at this early point in our tenure at PCM would have been impossible.
Thus, it is with very much regret that we announce our last day at PCM will be May 31st.
To all of our PCM customers, we at Fantom want to thank you for your patronage. We love the spot, had a lot of fun, and had hoped to serve you there for many years to come.
I would also like to point out that our Union Station store is still open and running strong, and we hope to see you there!
best,
Matt Klokel
Pentagon City Mall - 1100 South Hayes Street | Arlington, VA 22202 | 703-415-2094
Union Station - 50 Massachusetts Avenue NE | Washington, DC 20002 | 202-216-9478
Opening a shop in the Pentagon City Mall (PCM) was a fabulous opportunity to try a hand at a very high end mall. The one wrinkle in our short-term lease was that if another business wanted the spot for a full-term lease, we would have to match their offer or leave.
This happened the week before Free Comic Book Day. Unfortunately, the cost of matching would have meant doubling our monthly rent, which, at this early point in our tenure at PCM would have been impossible.
Thus, it is with very much regret that we announce our last day at PCM will be May 31st.
To all of our PCM customers, we at Fantom want to thank you for your patronage. We love the spot, had a lot of fun, and had hoped to serve you there for many years to come.
I would also like to point out that our Union Station store is still open and running strong, and we hope to see you there!
best,
Matt Klokel
Pentagon City Mall - 1100 South Hayes Street | Arlington, VA 22202 | 703-415-2094
Union Station - 50 Massachusetts Avenue NE | Washington, DC 20002 | 202-216-9478
A Chat with Illustrator Paul Zdepski now online at City Paper
Meet a Local Cartoonist: A Chat with Illustrator Paul Zdepski, who is one of the Trickster cartoonists.
Posted by Mike Rhode on May. 19, 2010 at 11:49 am
OT: Library Journal likes Walter Reed Hospital book I worked on
In my other life, I work with historic documents and photographs - one book I worked on was just highlighted by the Library Journal:
Digital Dreams and Dashboards: Notable Government Documents 2009
By David N. Griffths -- Library Journal, 5/15/2010
The entire article is worth reading, but here's the book's blurb -
Walter Reed Army Medical Center Centennial: A Pictorial History, 1909–2009. ed. by John R. Pierce & others. Borden Inst. 2009. 279p. illus. maps. SuDoc # D104.2:W17/8. GPO Stock # 008-000-01020-0. ISBN 978-0-9818228-3-9. $35.
The Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC, and its predecessor, Walter Reed General Hospital, have treated millions of active and retired personnel from every branch of the military. This collection of photographs and text pays tribute to the center's legacy.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Marc Singer on teaching Morrison and Quitely's We3
Week 13: Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely, We3 - in which we return with Marc to the hallowed halls of Howard University...
...where he wraps it all up - The class brought just as much passion to the course as I did, right up to the very end, and I probably didn't need to worry about flagging attentions in the final weeks.
BTW, this is an excellent graphic novel and a moving story.
...where he wraps it all up - The class brought just as much passion to the course as I did, right up to the very end, and I probably didn't need to worry about flagging attentions in the final weeks.
BTW, this is an excellent graphic novel and a moving story.
Host your own Herblock exhibit
from a posting on the Museum-L listserve
Herblock’s Political Cartoon Panel Exhibitions
Available for use in classrooms, museums, libraries, and organizations.
The Herb Block Foundation presents four panel exhibitions displaying reproductions of the work of legendary Washington Post editorial cartoonist Herbert Block, famously known as “Herblock.”
The goal of these exhibitions is to promote Herblock’s efforts to defend the rights and freedoms of Americans through his political cartoons. Prepared by Curator Harry L. Katz, these exhibitions can be used for teaching or promoting the American topics that reflect Herblock’s passions- Education, Democracy, Civil Rights and the Presidency. Together all four present a fascinating history of Herblock’s 72 year career.
No rental fee is required- only the shipping fees via Fedex or UPS are charged. The panels come in cases that are easy to move, set up and store.
A seven minute DVD, Herblock: The Man Behind the Cartoons and illustrated brochures come with the exhibitions.
For information on scheduling visit
www.herblockexhibitions.org or email loretta@elyinc.com
Herblock’s Political Cartoon Panel Exhibitions
Available for use in classrooms, museums, libraries, and organizations.
The Herb Block Foundation presents four panel exhibitions displaying reproductions of the work of legendary Washington Post editorial cartoonist Herbert Block, famously known as “Herblock.”
The goal of these exhibitions is to promote Herblock’s efforts to defend the rights and freedoms of Americans through his political cartoons. Prepared by Curator Harry L. Katz, these exhibitions can be used for teaching or promoting the American topics that reflect Herblock’s passions- Education, Democracy, Civil Rights and the Presidency. Together all four present a fascinating history of Herblock’s 72 year career.
No rental fee is required- only the shipping fees via Fedex or UPS are charged. The panels come in cases that are easy to move, set up and store.
A seven minute DVD, Herblock: The Man Behind the Cartoons and illustrated brochures come with the exhibitions.
For information on scheduling visit
www.herblockexhibitions.org or email loretta@elyinc.com
Monday, May 17, 2010
Cavna on the economics of Little Orphan Annie
Good interview here with the Steve Tippie of the Tribune Media Services syndicate - "Why canceled 'LITTLE ORPHAN ANNIE' is really seeing her final 'tomorrow'..." By Michael Cavna, Washington Post Comic Riffs blog May 17, 2010.
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