Congratulations, friends!
Meet Lizzie, the latest addition to the Pioneer Press comics page lineup (this is an interview with Donna)
By Molly Guthrey, Pioneer Press 08/27/2011
http://www.twincities.com/life/ci_18763817?nclick_check=1
'Cul de Sac' returns to E-N; Sunday strip that ran on a trial basis in 2008 chronicles the life of a chatty preschooler.
By René A. Guzman
San Antonio Express-News August 28, 2011
http://www.mysanantonio.com/life/article/Cul-de-Sac-returns-to-E-N-2141635.php
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Warren Bernard's cartoon advertising book Drawing Power
Drawing Power: A Compendium of Cartoon Advertising talk by Warren Bernard, August 24, 2011. I like this book a lot. Here's more photographs.
Baltimore Comic-Con photographs
Here's pictures of the Baltimore Comic-Con 2011 show. There's a bunch of local Washington creators in the pictures - check out the photo's name, rather than the captions which I haven't finished yet.
Shannon Gallant & Herb Trimpe, two G.I. Joe comic book artists.
Buzzboy's John Gallagher.
A dedicated cosplayer.
Dave Roman and Raina Telgemeier photos
A few weeks ago Dave Roman and Raina Telgemeier were at One More Page bookstore in Arlington, VA. The two gave a fun presentation on the basics of cartooning faceshttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif, prompted by the children in the audience. Here's some more photographs.
PR: Meet John Stanisci, Comic Book Illustrator
The Alexandria Jaycees
P.O. Box 1836, Alexandria, VA 22313
_____________________________________________________________________________
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Amy Tenhouse, amy.alexjaycees@gmail.com
August 27, 2011
Meet John Stanisci, Comic Book Illustrator
Art Auction Fundraiser, September 24
Meet John Stanisci, a professional illustrator for Marvel and DC Comics for 18 years. John has worked on characters like Spider-man, The Hulk, and Batman, and most recently Batman Beyond.
John will be the special guest artist at an Art Auction Fundraiser hosted by the Alexandria Jaycees and King Street Cats. All proceeds from the Art Auction will benefit the community activities of these two organizations.
The Art Auction will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2011, at the Durant Arts Center, 1605 Cameron Street in Alexandria. The event begins with a preview of the art at 7:00pm followed by the auction at 8:00pm.
The auction will feature art in all media and price ranges, including a broad collection framed artwork of original oils, watercolors, serigraphs, lithographs, giclees, mixed media and offset lithographs priced at 30% to 50% below normal retail. Other objects d'art - sculpture, European blown glass, sports and music memorabilia, and home decorative items are also available. Some of John Stanisci's works will also be available for purchase at the auction.
Tickets are $20.00 per person in advance. To purchase your ticket to the auction, contact Amy at amy.alexjaycees@gmail.com or visit http://www.alexjaycees.org/art.php.
Enjoy a fun evening out while supporting two great organizations – Alexandria Jaycees and King Street Cats. Purchase your Art Auction tickets today!
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Evan Keeling draws Weird Western Tales, sort of
Evan Keeling has his take on Weird Western Tales up at DC Fifty-Too! a fan project to have indy artists draw covers of DC's relaunch.
PR: Small Press Expo announces Roger Langridge, Jessica Abel, Keith Knight and Craig Yoe as Guests for SPX 2011
Small Press Expo announces Roger Langridge, Jessica Abel, Keith Knight and Craig Yoe as Guests for SPX 2011
For Immediate Release: Contact: Warren Bernard
E-Mail: warren@spxpo.com
Bethesda, Maryland; August 26, 2011 – The Small Press Expo (SPX), the preeminent showcase for the exhibition of independent comics, graphic novels, and alternative political cartoons, announces that cartoonists Roger Langridge, Jessica Abel, and Keith Knight will be attending this year's festival.
Roger Langridge, who won the 2011 Harvey Award for Best Writer for Thor: The Mighty Avenger and a Special Harvey Award for Humor in Comics for The Muppet Show, has worked for almost every major publisher, including Fantagraphics, Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, and Fleetway. Langridge is the creator for the new series Snarked, and Boom! Studios expects to have on hand at SPX the new compendium of his previously uncollected works, The Show Must Go On.
For Immediate Release: Contact: Warren Bernard
E-Mail: warren@spxpo.com
Bethesda, Maryland; August 26, 2011 – The Small Press Expo (SPX), the preeminent showcase for the exhibition of independent comics, graphic novels, and alternative political cartoons, announces that cartoonists Roger Langridge, Jessica Abel, and Keith Knight will be attending this year's festival.
Roger Langridge, who won the 2011 Harvey Award for Best Writer for Thor: The Mighty Avenger and a Special Harvey Award for Humor in Comics for The Muppet Show, has worked for almost every major publisher, including Fantagraphics, Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, and Fleetway. Langridge is the creator for the new series Snarked, and Boom! Studios expects to have on hand at SPX the new compendium of his previously uncollected works, The Show Must Go On.
SPX welcomes Jessica Abel back for her first visit to the festival in five years. A teacher at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, Abel is the creator of the graphic novel La Perdida, which explores the complexity of Mexican-American identity, and co-author of the graphic novel Life Sucks (with Gabriel Soria and Warren Pleece), and Drawing Words and Writing Picture (with Matt Madden). She will participate in two panel discussions on Saturday: "Stories of Cultural Identity" explores global multiculturalism and the representation of cultural identity in comic, and "The Secret History of Women in Comics" which also features Heidi MacDonald and Diane Noomin, among others. Information on these panels and SPX programming is online at: http://www.spxpo.com/programming.
Washington Post Sunday cartoonist and hip-hop musician Keith Knight will be on hand with copies of his latest book, Too Small to Fail, a collection in the (th)ink series featuring his post-Bush Presidency editorial cartoons. Knight is best known for his popular comic strips The K Chronicles and Knight Life.
Craig Yoe is the Co-Creative Director of Yoe Books, an imprint of IDW. Yoe Books has produced such well designed and informative books such as The Art of Steve Ditko, Felix the Cat, and Popeye: The Great Comic Book Tales by Bud Sagendorf. He also the author of the historically ground breaking book, Secret Identity: The Fetishist Art of Superman's Co-creator Joe Shuster. Yoe's new books include, Krazy Kat and the Art of George Herriman: A Celebration, Archie's Madhouse, and Carl Bark's Big Book of Barney Bear.
Interviews may be available. Please contact the SPX press office at the number above.
About SPX
SPX is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit that brings together more than 300 artists and publishers to meet their readers, booksellers and distributors each year. Graphic novels, mini comics, and alternative comics will all be on display and for sale by their authors and illustrators, as well as a series of panel discussions and interviews with this year's guests.
As in previous years, profits from the SPX will go to support the the SPX Graphic Novel Gift Program, which gifts graphic novels to public and academic libraries, as well as the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF), which protects the First Amendment rights of comic book readers and professionals. For more information on the CBLDF, go to their website at http://www.cbldf.org.
The hours for SPX 2011 are 11am–7pm Saturday, September 10, and 12–6pm Sunday, September 11. Admission is $10 for a single day or $15 for the weekend.
For more information on the Small Press Expo, please visit http://www.spxpo.com.
Washington Post Sunday cartoonist and hip-hop musician Keith Knight will be on hand with copies of his latest book, Too Small to Fail, a collection in the (th)ink series featuring his post-Bush Presidency editorial cartoons. Knight is best known for his popular comic strips The K Chronicles and Knight Life.
Craig Yoe is the Co-Creative Director of Yoe Books, an imprint of IDW. Yoe Books has produced such well designed and informative books such as The Art of Steve Ditko, Felix the Cat, and Popeye: The Great Comic Book Tales by Bud Sagendorf. He also the author of the historically ground breaking book, Secret Identity: The Fetishist Art of Superman's Co-creator Joe Shuster. Yoe's new books include, Krazy Kat and the Art of George Herriman: A Celebration, Archie's Madhouse, and Carl Bark's Big Book of Barney Bear.
Interviews may be available. Please contact the SPX press office at the number above.
About SPX
SPX is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit that brings together more than 300 artists and publishers to meet their readers, booksellers and distributors each year. Graphic novels, mini comics, and alternative comics will all be on display and for sale by their authors and illustrators, as well as a series of panel discussions and interviews with this year's guests.
As in previous years, profits from the SPX will go to support the the SPX Graphic Novel Gift Program, which gifts graphic novels to public and academic libraries, as well as the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF), which protects the First Amendment rights of comic book readers and professionals. For more information on the CBLDF, go to their website at http://www.cbldf.org.
The hours for SPX 2011 are 11am–7pm Saturday, September 10, and 12–6pm Sunday, September 11. Admission is $10 for a single day or $15 for the weekend.
For more information on the Small Press Expo, please visit http://www.spxpo.com.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Ben Franklin cartoon formerly owned by Steve Geppi for sale again
JOIN, OR DIE (OR SELL)
By EVE M. KAHN
New York Times August 26 2011
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/26/arts/design/robert-megnas-medical-device-collection-goes-to-auction.html
By EVE M. KAHN
New York Times August 26 2011
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/26/arts/design/robert-megnas-medical-device-collection-goes-to-auction.html
More on assault of Syrian cartoonist
Political Cartoonist Whose Work Skewered Assad Is Brutally Beaten in Syriahttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
By NADA BAKRI
New York Times August 26, 2011
The Post ran an Associated Press story today, but Ann Telnaes did a cartoon on it and Cavna at Comic Riffs pursued the story a bit:
ALI FERZAT: A Call to Cartoonists to draw support for the viciously beaten Syrian artist
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs Blog August 26 2011
Matt Wuerker says the American Association of Editorial Cartoonists will be issuing a statement.
By NADA BAKRI
New York Times August 26, 2011
The Post ran an Associated Press story today, but Ann Telnaes did a cartoon on it and Cavna at Comic Riffs pursued the story a bit:
ALI FERZAT: A Call to Cartoonists to draw support for the viciously beaten Syrian artist
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs Blog August 26 2011
Matt Wuerker says the American Association of Editorial Cartoonists will be issuing a statement.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Frank Cho's new French comic album series
Joe Keatinge will be working on the book with Frank Cho and has the details.
Comic Riffs on SPX book donations
SPX 2011: Small Press Expo launches Graphic-Novel Program with book gift for libraries
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog August 24 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/spx-2011-small-press-expo-launches-graphic-novel-gift-program-with-books-for-libraries/2011/08/24/gIQAG32QcJ_blog.html
As an addenda to this, the Library of Congress and SPX have agreed to establish an SPX collection. More details to follow...
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog August 24 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/spx-2011-small-press-expo-launches-graphic-novel-gift-program-with-books-for-libraries/2011/08/24/gIQAG32QcJ_blog.html
As an addenda to this, the Library of Congress and SPX have agreed to establish an SPX collection. More details to follow...
Post blog on attack on Syrian cartoonist by thugs
Syrian security forces break hands of political cartoonist Ali Ferzat
By Elizabeth Flock
Washington Post's BlogPost August 25 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/blogpost/post/syrian-security-forces-break-hands-of-political-cartoonist-ali-ferzat/2011/08/25/gIQAmF9idJ_blog.html
By Elizabeth Flock
Washington Post's BlogPost August 25 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/blogpost/post/syrian-security-forces-break-hands-of-political-cartoonist-ali-ferzat/2011/08/25/gIQAmF9idJ_blog.html
Bernard's advertising and cartoons book featured in Express
Sketchy Characters: In 'Drawing Power,' historians look at the crossroads of 'toons and advertisements.
by Express contributor Paul Stelter
Express August 25, 2011
http://www.expressnightout.com/content/2011/08/sketchy_characters.php
Tonight:: Warren Bernard and comic ads at Politics and Prose
I'll be there.
Warren Bernard - Drawing Power: A Compendium of Cartoon Advertising
Aug 25 2011 7:00 pm
The comic strip has its roots in advertising as well as in art. In the first book-length study of these dual sources, Rick Marschall, founder of Nemo: The Classic Comics Library, and Warren Bernard, a prolific commentator on and extensive collector of cartoons as well as the Executive Director of Small Press Expo, look at work from the 1870s to 1940, documenting how popular cartoon characters like the Yellow Kid, Little Orphan Annie, and Popeye have figured in advertising campaigns, and how their creators were highly sought-after pitchmen, selling products alongside the best movie stars in Hollywood. As part of his presentation, Bernard will have on-hand select original ads and other advertisting items from the era.
In anticipation of Small Press Expo (SPX) 2011 - being held September 10-11 in Bethesda, MD - a complimentary one-day pass to the show will be available with the purchase of Drawing Power at Politics and Prose on the night of the event. More information about SPX 2011 at www.spxpo.com.
Warren Bernard - Drawing Power: A Compendium of Cartoon Advertising
Aug 25 2011 7:00 pm
The comic strip has its roots in advertising as well as in art. In the first book-length study of these dual sources, Rick Marschall, founder of Nemo: The Classic Comics Library, and Warren Bernard, a prolific commentator on and extensive collector of cartoons as well as the Executive Director of Small Press Expo, look at work from the 1870s to 1940, documenting how popular cartoon characters like the Yellow Kid, Little Orphan Annie, and Popeye have figured in advertising campaigns, and how their creators were highly sought-after pitchmen, selling products alongside the best movie stars in Hollywood. As part of his presentation, Bernard will have on-hand select original ads and other advertisting items from the era.
In anticipation of Small Press Expo (SPX) 2011 - being held September 10-11 in Bethesda, MD - a complimentary one-day pass to the show will be available with the purchase of Drawing Power at Politics and Prose on the night of the event. More information about SPX 2011 at www.spxpo.com.
PR: JOHN G. FANTUCCHIO CANCELS HIS SHOWING AT GLEN ECHO
Approximately a week ago you received an invitation to view John G. Fantucchio's two paintings to be shown at the 41st Annual Labor Day Art Show at Glen Echo in Maryland. Due to unexpected circumstances, John and his paintings will not be there. He's still in pretty good health. Glen Echo's still a great place to visit and have a picnic and view the paintings of other artists. Sorry if this is an inconvenience; but the good news is John's paintings will be at the Del Ray Artisan's exhibit for the month of September, beginning September 2 – October 2, 2011. John G. Fantucchio will be there for the reception, and will also make a special appearance on Sunday, September 18, 12:30 – 3:30. Looking forward to seeing you there.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
PR: Baltimore Comic-Con Announces Costume Contest Winners
The 3rd annual costume show was mobbed as usual...
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Comic Riffs on possible Stripped documentary and Kickstarter campaign
'STRIPPED': New documentary project seeks to chronicle the seismic state of comics
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog August 24 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/stripped-new-documentary-project-seeks-to-chronicle-the-seismic-state-of-comics/2011/08/24/gIQA4SaGbJ_blog.html
They interviewed local comics god Richard Thompson in Ohio last fall... I'll be tossing some money their way as soon as I post this.
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog August 24 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/stripped-new-documentary-project-seeks-to-chronicle-the-seismic-state-of-comics/2011/08/24/gIQA4SaGbJ_blog.html
They interviewed local comics god Richard Thompson in Ohio last fall... I'll be tossing some money their way as soon as I post this.
Weldon's comics news
The Week in Comics: Tremors, Faults and Shake-Ups
by Glen Weldon
National Public Radio's Monkey See blog August 24, 2011
http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/08/24/139902929/the-week-in-comics-tremors-faults-and-shake-ups
by Glen Weldon
National Public Radio's Monkey See blog August 24, 2011
http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/08/24/139902929/the-week-in-comics-tremors-faults-and-shake-ups
PR: Announcing the First Recipient of the Small Press Expo Graphic Novel Gift Program
Announcing the First Recipient of the Small Press Expo Graphic Novel Gift Program
For Immediate Release: Contact: Warren Bernard
Bethesda, Maryland; August 24, 2011 - The Small Press Expo (SPX), the preeminent showcase for the exhibition of independent comics, graphic novels, and alternative political cartoons, is pleased to announce that the Montgomery County Public Library (MCPL) of Montgomery County, Maryland is the first recipient of the Small Press Expo Graphic Novel Gift Program.
MCPL was chosen this year as SPX has been held in Montgomery County, Maryland since the first Small Press Expo in 1994. This new program is an outright gift of graphic novels to MCPL as selected by an MCPL Collection Specialist, who selected 15 titles, comprising 230 individual books to distribute to 20 MCPL branches.
For Immediate Release: Contact: Warren Bernard
E-Mail: warren@spxpo.com
Bethesda, Maryland; August 24, 2011 - The Small Press Expo (SPX), the preeminent showcase for the exhibition of independent comics, graphic novels, and alternative political cartoons, is pleased to announce that the Montgomery County Public Library (MCPL) of Montgomery County, Maryland is the first recipient of the Small Press Expo Graphic Novel Gift Program.
MCPL was chosen this year as SPX has been held in Montgomery County, Maryland since the first Small Press Expo in 1994. This new program is an outright gift of graphic novels to MCPL as selected by an MCPL Collection Specialist, who selected 15 titles, comprising 230 individual books to distribute to 20 MCPL branches.
"Montgomery County Public Libraries is pleased to be the first recipient of the new Small Press Expo Library Gift Program. This is an example of how local businesses can support our libraries during these difficult economic times," said Parker Hamilton, MCPL director.
On September 6 at 11am the press is invited to a formal presentation of the books to Parker Hamilton the MCPL Director by Small Press Expo Executive Director Warren Bernard. The event will be held at the the Rockville Memorial Library located at 21 Maryland Avenue Rockville, Maryland 20850.
This new program by SPX is an expansion of the philanthropic and charitable endeavors that are part of its corporate charter, and is in addition to SPX's annual support to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. The targets of this program are public and academic library systems in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area as selected by the Small Press Expo.
The goals of this new program are:
- Facilitate the availability of graphic novels to readers of all ages utilizing public and school libraries.
- Promote learning and literacy through the availability of graphic novels at local libraries.
- Provide library systems with additional resources by which they can purchase graphic novels and comics.
The illustrator and author Lilli Carre designed a special bookplate that will be placed on all of the books donated by SPX. To see the book plate and for more information on the SPX Graphic Novel Gift Program, go to http://www.spxpo.com/graphic-novel-gift-program.
SPX will be held Saturday, September 10 from 11am-7pm and Sunday, September 11, 12-6pm at The North Bethesda Marriott Convention Center in Bethesda, Maryland. Admission is $10 for a single day and $15 for both days.
For further information on the Small Press Expo Library Gift Program, please contact Warren Bernard at warren@spxpo.com.
For more information on the Small Press Expo, please visit http://www.spxpo.com.
On September 6 at 11am the press is invited to a formal presentation of the books to Parker Hamilton the MCPL Director by Small Press Expo Executive Director Warren Bernard. The event will be held at the the Rockville Memorial Library located at 21 Maryland Avenue Rockville, Maryland 20850.
This new program by SPX is an expansion of the philanthropic and charitable endeavors that are part of its corporate charter, and is in addition to SPX's annual support to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. The targets of this program are public and academic library systems in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area as selected by the Small Press Expo.
The goals of this new program are:
- Facilitate the availability of graphic novels to readers of all ages utilizing public and school libraries.
- Promote learning and literacy through the availability of graphic novels at local libraries.
- Provide library systems with additional resources by which they can purchase graphic novels and comics.
The illustrator and author Lilli Carre designed a special bookplate that will be placed on all of the books donated by SPX. To see the book plate and for more information on the SPX Graphic Novel Gift Program, go to http://www.spxpo.com/graphic-novel-gift-program.
SPX will be held Saturday, September 10 from 11am-7pm and Sunday, September 11, 12-6pm at The North Bethesda Marriott Convention Center in Bethesda, Maryland. Admission is $10 for a single day and $15 for both days.
For further information on the Small Press Expo Library Gift Program, please contact Warren Bernard at warren@spxpo.com.
For more information on the Small Press Expo, please visit http://www.spxpo.com.
Truitt on the Ultimates
'The Ultimates' kicks off Marvel's Ultimate relaunch
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY August 23 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-08-23/The-Ultimates-kicks-off-Marvels-Ultimate-relaunch/50110254/1
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY August 23 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-08-23/The-Ultimates-kicks-off-Marvels-Ultimate-relaunch/50110254/1
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