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I hope everyone had a great time at Baltimore Comicon last weekend, it was good to see some of you there, and there were some amazing costumes again! The local convention scene continues this weekend, as the Small Press Expo (SPX) returns to North Bethesda on Saturday and Sunday! I cannot recommend SPX highly enough, it is my favorite convention. Focusing on independent publishers, small press, and self-publishers, SPX is a show unlike any other. Instead of a room full of dealers, you are almost always buying comics directly from the person who made it, and you will see a lot of amazing comics you've never heard of before! Plus this year has a lot of amazing guests, like the Hernandez Bros., Adrian Tomine, Daniel Clowes, Chris Ware, and more!
Raina Telgemeier, creator of the New York Times bestseller Smile, will be appearing at both our Vienna and College Park stores on Saturday, September 22, for her brand new book Drama!
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Thursday, September 13, 2012
Big Planet Comics Orbit Newsletter - September 13, 2012
Express on SPX
Outside the Lines: In its 15th year, Bethesda's Small Press Expo brings together legendary cartoonists who rewrote the rules of storytelling
By Shauna Miller
Washington Express September 12, 2012
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Jonathan Luna interview online
JONATHAN LUNA ANSWERS 15 QUESTIONS WITH JULINDA MORROW
September 5, 2012
http://sequentialhighway.com/?p=5958
Fwd: SPX to host legendary roster of guests this weekend at Small Press Expo 2012
SPX to Host Legendary Roster of Guests this weekend at Small Press Expo 2012
For Immediate Release Contact: Warren Bernard
E-Mail: warren@spxpo.com
Bethesda, Maryland; September 12, 2012 – Small Press Expo is pleased to announce an historic lineup of guests appearing at this year's show. Taking place this weekend, SPX 2012 boasts a murderer's row of talent, with an indie comix fan's dream guest list featuring—for the first time ever at a single event—Chris Ware, Françoise Mouly, Jaime & Gilbert Hernandez, Daniel Clowes, and Adrian Tomine.
This legendary group of creators has collectively won fifteen Ignatz Awards since the festival prize was instituted at 1997's inaugural SPX. Among the nominees for the 2012 Ignatz Awards, Los Bros Hernandez are represented in three categories (Outstanding Artist, Outstanding Story, and Outstanding Series). The 2012 Ignatz Awards will be presented Saturday at 9:30 P.M.
Limited edition posters by Chris Ware, as well as a tote bag of Daniel Clowes art designed by Alvin Buenaventura, will be available at the SPX Sales Table. There will be a special set of all of the posters, flyers, banners and program guide cover signed by the artists in an edition of 25, as well as a poster of the badges designed by Jaime Hernandez, also for sale.
In addition, appearing at this years show are such honored guests as Michael DeForge, Lille Carre, Becky Dreistadt, Dean Haspiel, and Nick Abadzis. Guests will be participating in a compelling lineup of programming taking place both Saturday and Sunday, featuring several "spotlight" sessions on individual creators, in addition to panel discussions and special presentations.
SPX is also pleased to announce that publishers NoBrow and Koyama Press will be making their first appearances at SPX 2012, joining longtime SPX participating publishers such as Top Shelf, Fantagraphics, Drawn & Quarterly, and Oni Press in showcasing their latest and greatest books.
About SPX
Small Press Expo (SPX) is the preeminent showcase for the exhibition of independent comics, graphic novels, and alternative political cartoons. 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 SPX Graphic Novel Gift Program, which funds graphic novel purchases for 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, visit their website at http://www.cbldf.org.
SPX 2012 will be held Saturday, September 15 and Sunday, September 16. For more information on the Small Press Expo, please visit http://www.spxpo.com.
For Immediate Release Contact: Warren Bernard
E-Mail: warren@spxpo.com
Bethesda, Maryland; September 12, 2012 – Small Press Expo is pleased to announce an historic lineup of guests appearing at this year's show. Taking place this weekend, SPX 2012 boasts a murderer's row of talent, with an indie comix fan's dream guest list featuring—for the first time ever at a single event—Chris Ware, Françoise Mouly, Jaime & Gilbert Hernandez, Daniel Clowes, and Adrian Tomine.
This legendary group of creators has collectively won fifteen Ignatz Awards since the festival prize was instituted at 1997's inaugural SPX. Among the nominees for the 2012 Ignatz Awards, Los Bros Hernandez are represented in three categories (Outstanding Artist, Outstanding Story, and Outstanding Series). The 2012 Ignatz Awards will be presented Saturday at 9:30 P.M.
Limited edition posters by Chris Ware, as well as a tote bag of Daniel Clowes art designed by Alvin Buenaventura, will be available at the SPX Sales Table. There will be a special set of all of the posters, flyers, banners and program guide cover signed by the artists in an edition of 25, as well as a poster of the badges designed by Jaime Hernandez, also for sale.
In addition, appearing at this years show are such honored guests as Michael DeForge, Lille Carre, Becky Dreistadt, Dean Haspiel, and Nick Abadzis. Guests will be participating in a compelling lineup of programming taking place both Saturday and Sunday, featuring several "spotlight" sessions on individual creators, in addition to panel discussions and special presentations.
SPX is also pleased to announce that publishers NoBrow and Koyama Press will be making their first appearances at SPX 2012, joining longtime SPX participating publishers such as Top Shelf, Fantagraphics, Drawn & Quarterly, and Oni Press in showcasing their latest and greatest books.
About SPX
Small Press Expo (SPX) is the preeminent showcase for the exhibition of independent comics, graphic novels, and alternative political cartoons. 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 SPX Graphic Novel Gift Program, which funds graphic novel purchases for 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, visit their website at http://www.cbldf.org.
SPX 2012 will be held Saturday, September 15 and Sunday, September 16. For more information on the Small Press Expo, please visit http://www.spxpo.com.
Malaysian cartoonist Zunar arrives in DC
From Steve Artley:
Andrew "Drew" Rougier-Chapman of Cartoonists Rights Network International (CRNI) called me to report that Malaysian cartoonist Zunar arrived in Washington DC yesterday. He will attend the AAEC Convention to accept the CRNI Courage in Cartooning award. Drew also wanted to alert fellow cartoonists to a protest planned today at the Malaysian embassy between 5:30 and 6:30 PM. The Embassy of Malaysia is located at 3516 International Court NW in Washington DC.
Drew stated, "We will be drawing (pun intended) attention to the lack of freedom of the press and freedom of speech in Malaysia. More specifically we hope to draw attention to the Malaysian government's banning of editorial cartoons by well-known cartoonist Zunar and other Malaysian editorial cartoonists."
If anyone is so inspired to join in the protest, Drew suggests that you take the Metro to the Van Ness-UDC stop and exit on the west side of Connecticut Avenue. At the top of the stairs make a U-turn and walk back toward Van Ness Street. Turn right on Van Ness Street and walk about 500 yards. Make a right turn onto International Court. "Follow the street until you hear and see Zunar and other supporters of free speech," said Drew, adding, "I hope you can join us."
Steven G. Artley
Cartoonist/Creative Director
artleytoons
Artley Design Inc.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Carolyn & Joe Show podcast -- Audio from Team Cul de Sac panel
Recorders! We all had recorders! Well, actually Carolyn and I did - you can try to put together the panel in stereo now.
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Washington history in comics
Librarian Randy Scott just catalogued this story in Michigan State University's Comic Art collection:
"The National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception" / illustrated by Lloyd Ostendorf. p. 31-34 in Treasure Chest of Fun and Fact, v. 15, no. 7 (Dec. 3, 1959). -- Begins:
"On November 20 of this year the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., was dedicated. It is the largest Catholic church in the United States and
will also be one of the ten largest churches in the world."
-- Call no.: PN6728.1.P43T7v.15no.7
"On November 20 of this year the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., was dedicated. It is the largest Catholic church in the United States and
will also be one of the ten largest churches in the world."
-- Call no.: PN6728.1.P43T7v.15no.7
Kal's animated sketchbook 2
From: kevin Kallaugher
I thought you might be interested... here's a link to my animated sketchbook from the recent Democratic convention in Charlotte.
(KAL will be appearing this Friday and Saturday at Damn Cartoons at George Washington University).
Monday, September 10, 2012
Team Cul de Sac panel at Politics and Prose bookstore (July 11, 2012)
Team Cul de Sac panel at Politics and Prose bookstore (July 11, 2012)
Chris Sparks & Team Cul-De-Sac - Team Cul de Sac: Cartoonists Draw the Line at Parkinson's
Jul 11 2012 7:00 pm
https://archive.org/details/TeamCulDeSacPanelAtPoliticsAndProseBookstore
Richard Thompson, the Cul de Sac cartoonist, was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2009 and began working with the Michael J. Fox Foundation to raise awareness of this illness. Chris Sparks organized Team Cul de Sac, which has solicited work from various graphic artists including Bill Watterson and Gary Trudeau, the proceeds of which have benefited Team Fox, the Foundation's fundraising arm.
Chris Sparks and Nick Galifianakis speak before the book-signing.
3-D comics history from the National Archives
Here's a neat piece that Ken Quattro found in the National Archives - it's a recording of Joe Kubert and the EC Comics staff including Al Feldstein and William Gaines about who really invented 3-D comic books.
Quattro, Ken. 2012.
Tale of the Tape.
The Comics Detective blog (September 6): http://thecomicsdetective.blogspot.com/2012/09/tale-of-tape.html
PR: Mark Burrier's Rare Words Volume 2 and At Odds
Mark says he'll have these at SPX too.
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Team Cul de Sac panel audio at Baltimore Comic Con
I recorded the Team Cul de Sac session and it's online at the Internet Archive. You can download it or listen from the site.
"When Richard Thompson, the creator of the comic strip Cul de Sac, was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, his friend Chris Sparks began a fundraising effort to honor his friend. With Richard's support, he asked others to donate artwork featuring the Cul de Sac characters for a Team Cul de Sac book with proceeds going to The Michael J. Fox Foundation For Parkinson's Research. Now, join Chris Sparks and other members of Team Cul de Sac including Steve Conley, Matt Dembicki, SL Gallant, Roger Langridge, and others as they discuss the book, Richard Thompson's work, and their continuing efforts to raise funds in Richard's name." - from the program book. The panel also included Carolyn Belefski, Dawn Griffin, Donna Lewis, Joe Sutliff and was moderated by Mike Rhode.
"When Richard Thompson, the creator of the comic strip Cul de Sac, was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, his friend Chris Sparks began a fundraising effort to honor his friend. With Richard's support, he asked others to donate artwork featuring the Cul de Sac characters for a Team Cul de Sac book with proceeds going to The Michael J. Fox Foundation For Parkinson's Research. Now, join Chris Sparks and other members of Team Cul de Sac including Steve Conley, Matt Dembicki, SL Gallant, Roger Langridge, and others as they discuss the book, Richard Thompson's work, and their continuing efforts to raise funds in Richard's name." - from the program book. The panel also included Carolyn Belefski, Dawn Griffin, Donna Lewis, Joe Sutliff and was moderated by Mike Rhode.
2 lectures on Chicano art and superhero influences in September
From: Jose Alaniz :
José Alaniz (2012 Smithsonian Latino Studies Senior Fellow from the University of Washington, Seattle) will deliver two lectures on the project he spent the summer researching at the American Art Museum archives and other venues.
September 18, 4pm
"Superheroes and Comics in Chicano Art." East Conference Room, 4th floor, National Museum of American History.
September 20, 12pm
"The Superhero in Chicano Art, Graphics, Comics (1960–80)." Archives of American Art's Executive Conference room, second floor of the Victor Building, 750 Ninth Street NW. A picture ID is required to enter the building. Please contact Liza Kirwin at kirwinl@si.edu if you need special accommodations.
The Post interviews Marjane Satrapi
Marjane Satrapi and her irrepressible zest for life
By Michael Cavna, Published: September 7 2012
Team Cul de Sac pictures from Baltimore Comic Con
Bruce Guthrie has put his photographs of the Team Cul de Sac panel online at http://www.bguthriephotos.com/graphlib.nsf/keys/2012_09_08D_BCCP02
And Chris Sparks accepting the Harvey award for best syndicated coic strip on behalf of Richard Thompson are here: http://www.bguthriephotos.com/graphlib.nsf/keys/2012_09_08U_BCCHA_Awards1
Sunday, September 09, 2012
There Are So Many Comics Events Happening in September (updated 1)
Sara Duke reports:
One more - Dean Haspiel is giving a lecture at the Library on Friday,
September 14 at noon in the West Dining Room (6th floor, Madison
Building) about his mini-comix collection which he donated to the
Library of Congress.
updating:
There Are So Many Comics Events Happening in September
Posted by Mike Rhode on Sep. 6, 2012 at 3:41 pm
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/books/2012/09/06/there-are-so-many-comics-events-happening-in-september/
One more - Dean Haspiel is giving a lecture at the Library on Friday,
September 14 at noon in the West Dining Room (6th floor, Madison
Building) about his mini-comix collection which he donated to the
Library of Congress.
updating:
There Are So Many Comics Events Happening in September
Posted by Mike Rhode on Sep. 6, 2012 at 3:41 pm
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/books/2012/09/06/there-are-so-many-comics-events-happening-in-september/
Saturday, September 08, 2012
Richard Thompson wins a Harvey award
Photo by Chris Sparks who accepted the award on Richard's behalf.
Friday, September 07, 2012
The Post reviews Czech animation
The film is Toys in the Attic -
A lovely, deeply creepy toy story
By Michael O'Sullivan
Friday, September 7, 2012
http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/movies/toys-in-the-attic-na-pude,1236219/critic-review.html
A lovely, deeply creepy toy story
By Michael O'Sullivan
Friday, September 7, 2012
http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/movies/toys-in-the-attic-na-pude,1236219/critic-review.html
Thursday, September 06, 2012
Comic Riffs on Bloop's Kickstarter campaign
A BIGGER 'BLOOP': Steve Conley announces new Kickstarter 'stretch goals'
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog September 6 2012
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/a-bigger-bloop-steve-conley-announces-new-kickstarter-stretch-goals/2012/09/06/a59d6958-f7cf-11e1-8253-3f495ae70650_blog.html#pagebreak
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog September 6 2012
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/a-bigger-bloop-steve-conley-announces-new-kickstarter-stretch-goals/2012/09/06/a59d6958-f7cf-11e1-8253-3f495ae70650_blog.html#pagebreak
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