Comic Riffs on Ignatz Awards at SPX

SPX 2013: Liza Donnelly's Ignatz Awards make some history 'to celebrate' women cartoonists

By Michael Cavna

Washington Post Comic Riffs blog September 16 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/spx-2013-liza-donnellys-ignatz-awards-make-some-history-to-celebrate-women/2013/09/16/3b2681f6-1ee6-11e3-b7d1-7153ad47b549_blog.html#pagebreak

Mark Burrier's new comic "Chosen" now available

SPX debut shipping now View this email in your browser Debuting at SPX 2013 over the weekend, Chosen is now available for mail order. A god-like being appears and offers a unassuming man his choice of otherworldly powers.  $5.00 / 24 pages / Color offset-printed cover / Black and white interior pages Buy on Etsy Copyright © 2013 Mark Burrier Illustration, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up at www.markburrier.com Our mailing address is: Mark Burrier Illustration Mark Burrier Illustration Frederick, MD 21701

Cartoonists at National Book Festival

National Book Festival: Graphic Novels and Science Fiction pavilion on Sunday, Sept 22, 2013.

Noon-12:45 Lynda Barry is the author of 19 books, and her work has appeared in such publications as Vanity Fair, Esquire, the New York Times and Salon. She is assistant professor in interdisciplinary creativity at the University of Wisconsin at Madison and a fellow at the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery. Her new graphic novel is "The Freddie Stories." Signing at 1.

12:55-1:40 Gilbert Hernandez collaborated with his brothers Jaime and Mario to create the "Love and Rockets" comic book series, to which he regularly contributes stories. His latest works are "Marble Season," "Julio's Day" and "The Children of Palomar." Signing at 3.

1:50-2:35 Jaime Hernandez's primary contributions to "Love and Rockets" (see preceding entry) are the "Locas" stories, which focus on a group of Latinas in California, where he grew up. His latest work is in "Love and Rockets: The Covers."Signing at 3.

3:40-4:25 Fred Chao wrote and illustrated the graphic novel "Johnny Hiro," which was included in "The Best American Comics 2010." His new graphic novel is "Johnny Hiro: Half Asian, All Hero." Signing at 4:45.

Also of interest:

11:50-12:35 Brad Meltzer offers this advice to budding writers: "Don't let anyone tell you no. I got 24 rejection letters on my first novel." A week after the 24th rejection, he began the book that became the best-selling "The Tenth Justice." His new thriller is "The Fifth Assassin." Signing at 1.

Sat Sept 21: 4:00-4:30 Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm are brother-and-sister collaborators on the children's graphic novel series "Babymouse" and "Squish"; their most recent volumes are "Extreme Babymouse" and "Squish: Game On!" Jennifer has also written the novels "Turtle in Paradise" and "Penny from Heaven," as well as the "May Amelia" and "Boston Jane" series. Signing at 2.

The Holms did a piece for Team Cul de Sac and are in that book.

Lynda Barry's 20 Stages of Reading

Barry, Lynda.  2013.

On Beyond Literature [online as The  20 Stages of Reading].

Washington Post (September 15): EZ12

online at http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/lynda-barry-the-20-stages-of-reading/2013/09/13/e82fd970-1cbf-11e3-a628-7e6dde8f889d_gallery.html

2 Lassie jokes in 2 days in The Post's comics?

Mother Goose and Grimm on Saturday

Garfield on Sunday

No wonder they can't get young people to buy the paper.

That darn Danziger!

Letter to the Editor: Back to the drawing board

(online as Send it back to the drawing board)

Allen K. Mears, McLean

Washington Post September 14 2013

http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/send-it-back-to-the-drawing-board/2013/09/12/6c36514e-196a-11e3-80ac-96205cacb45a_story.html

Jacob Warrenfeltz's new comic nearly sells out at SPX

Jacob says,

The DC Conspiracy had a monstrous weekend at SPX.  Villains Galore #1 nearly sold out this weekend at our homecoming show.  It was great to finally be selling my book somewhere people will enjoy the quips about the Green Line!  Only a few copies remaining at the DC Conspiracy distro page http://dcconspiracy.storenvy.com/

That darn Trudeau

Letter to the Editor" Will more time off improve Trudeau's humor?

(online as Maybe the vacation will help Trudeau's work)

Jim Steele, Chevy Chase

Washington Post September 14 2013 

http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/maybe-the-time-off-will-improve-trudeaus-humor/2013/09/12/38966c7e-1952-11e3-80ac-96205cacb45a_story.html

The Post reviews SHIELD

Hank Stuever

Fall TV 2013: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Tuesday, Sept. 24, 8 p.m., ABC

Washington Post September 15 2013

http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/tv/fall-tv-2013-reviews-of-all-the-new-shows/2013/09/12/1d765e92-11bc-11e3-b4cb-fd7ce041d814_story_1.html

This morning! Liniers at Politics and Prose

Ricardo Liniers - The Big Wet Balloon ** EN ESPAÑOL

Sep 16, 2013, 10:30 a.m.

Despite the rain, Matilda brings her little sister Clemmie outside to show her what fun they can have. But the plans may backfire when Matilda takes Clemmie’s beloved red balloon. Available in English and bilingual editions. This event will be in Spanish. Ages 4 - 8.

The Big Wet Balloon/El Globo Grande y Mojado (Paperback)

By Liniers, Liniers

$4.99

ISBN-13: 9781935179399
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Toon Books, 9/2013

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Sept 16: Tonight! Graphic novel panel at Politics and Prose

At the moment, I'm planning on going to this.

5015 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington DC 20008 (202) 364-1919 (800) 722-0790 Monday-Saturday: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Modern Times Coffeehouse opens daily at 8 a.m. Join moderator Glen Weldon, author and contributor to NPR, for a graphic novel panel with some of today's most innovative artists. Discussing and demonstrating their work are graphic novelists Laura Lee Gulledge, Rutu Modan, Matt Phelan, and Gene Yang. Ages 12 and up.  for more information about the featured panelists. Save the Date! Gene Yang Boxers & Saints at Cleveland Park Library  Paul Pope Battling Boy at Takoma Park Library Tuesday, September 17 Thursday, October 10 Yang, a National Book Award finalist and winner of the Printz Award, discusses Boxers & Saints (First Second Books, $34.99), his most recent graphic novel, which tells two parallel stories within the Boxer Rebellion—one of the most controversial episodes of modern Chinese history. Known for his frenetic, high-energy artwork and action-packed, genre-bending storytelling, Pope, the acclaimed author-illustrator, presents his latest graphic novel, Battling Boy (First Second Books, $15.99). Contact Us 5015 Connecticut Avenue NW www.politics-prose.com e-mail: books@politics-prose.com children & teens on twitter: KidsandProse facebook: politicsandprose tumblr: politicsprose

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Bruce Guthrie's SPX pics online

Bruce Guthrie's Small Press Expo pictures from Saturday are online here.

This is the best SPX ever

Of course, I say that every year. But this year, with 33% more space is really good. It continues tomorrow.

Here's some pictures.

The pre-opening line

Local cartoonist Mark Burrier

Local cartoonist Mark Burrier and his new comic

Connie Sun and 'Animals doing Yoga'

The Reeds and their new comic

The 'March' authors

Gordon Harris and his new minicomic

R.M. Rhodes

Anders Nilsen

Janet Hamlin, Guantanamo court artist

Carol Tyler

Jay Lynch

Jay Lynch and Frank Cammuso

R. Sikoryak

Kriota Willbert and R. Sikoryak

Peter Bagge

Seth

Rutu Modan

Brian Ralph

Rutu Modan

Off to SPX

I'm heading off to SPX. I hope to see a lot of old friends and make new ones. If you see me, say hello. I'm still shaking off a cold so if I look a bit dazed, it's not you.

Mike

Pre-SPX interview of Michael Wenthe on Cartozia Tales

Meet a Local Cartoonist: A Pre-Small Press Expo Chat with Michael Wenthe

 by Mike Rhode
Sep. 13, 2013

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/visual-arts/2013/09/13/meet-a-local-cartoonist-a-pre-small-press-expo-chat-with-michael-wenthe/

Comic Riffs on SPX

SPX 2013: From John Lewis to 'Margaret Sanger,' the pioneers will abound at weekend's Small Press Expo

By Michael Cavna 

Washington Post Comic Riffs blog September 13 2013

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/spx-2013-from-john-lewis-to-margaret-sanger-the-pioneers-will-abound-at-weekends-small-press-expo/2013/09/13/1ee1984a-1c8a-11e3-8685-5021e0c41964_blog.html

City Paper on Small Press Expo

This Weekend Brings the Biggest Small Press Expo to Date

 by Mike Rhode on Sep. 13, 2013

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/books/2013/09/13/spx201/

Sept 13 at noon: Heidi MacDonald at Library of Congress

This is from Georgia Higley, in the Library's Serials Division:

Should you be in the DC area for the 2013 Small Press Expo, consider
visiting the Library of Congress a day earlier for a talk on Friday,
September 13:

Heidi MacDonald, creator of The Beat, a daily news blog about comics,
and former editor at DC Comics, will discuss "After Watchmen and Maus:
Exploring the Graphic Novel" at the second annual SPX talk sponsored
by the Serial & Government Publications Division.

We will also display some of our recently acquired SPX mini-comics
and selected works by Heidi MacDonald.

Please join us on Friday, September 13, at noon in the West Dining
Room, located on the 6th floor of the Madison Building, Library of
Congress, 101 Independence Ave, SE, Washington, DC.

The program is free and open to the public.

Sept 12: Laura Lee Gulledge at Hooray for Books in Alexandria

Whoops, we missed this, but I'm sure they still have signed copies.

http://www.hooray4books.com/events.htm

 
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH, 6:30-7:30 PM—LAURA LEE GULLEDGE AUTHOR EVENT

Laura Lee Gulledge, author of the graphic novel Page by Paige, will be visiting Hooray for Books! and signing her newest book, Will & Whit. Ages 12 +

"Wilhelmina is a creative soul struggling to come to terms with a family tragedy. Gulledge's signature visual metaphors are on full display in this all-new graphic novel, a moving look at shedding light on the dark corners of life."

Pop culture night at the Artisphere

Here are a few photos from tonight's opening of Andy Warhol's 'Silver Clouds' exhibit at the Artisphere in Arlington, Va. The D.C. Conspiracy's Comics Making Studio is right next to the Warhol exhibit and it was an incredible dual show. The diversity of folks sitting down and drawing comics at our gallery was amazing. Plus local cartoonist Carolyn Belefski (editor of Magic Bullet) and writer Joe Carabeo did a great job of drawing folks in with their chalkwall illustrations.