Wednesday, November 06, 2013
The Post reviews UK comics collection
Comics review: 'The Best of Milligan & McCarthy'
By Douglas Wolk,
Washington Post November 6 2013
More from The Post on dropping Get Fuzzy
Why The Post pulled 'Get Fuzzy'
By Donna Peremes,
Washington Post November 6 2013
Tonight: The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets at the Smithsonian
The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets Evening Lecture Wednesday, November 6 - 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Tickets
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Marge: Now I know you haven't liked some of my past suggestions, like switching to the metric system.
Grampa: The metric system is the tool of the devil! My car gets 40 rods to the hogshead, and that's the way I likes it!
-From The Simpsons episode "A Star Is Burns"
The fictional show writers on 30 Rock weren't exactly the smartest collection of scribes. But step into the real-life writers' room of The Simpsons and you're likely to find a comedy genius or two—literally. That show's writing team of David X. Cohen, Al Jean, Jeff Westbrook, and Stewart Burns all have various advanced degrees in mathematics, physics, and other sciences.
The iconic series has injected morsels of number theory into episodes since its first season—in fact, there are so many mathematical references in the show and its sister program Futurama that they could form the basis of a university course. Simon Singh's new book, The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets (Bloomsbury), takes a close look at all the math among the laughs in the show. Drawing on many memorable episodes from "Bart the Genius" to "Homer3," Singh uncovers intriguing and meaningful mathematical concepts, ranging from the mathematics of pi and the paradox of infinity to the origin of numbers and even profound problems that haunt today's mathematicians. In the process, he illuminates key moments in the history of mathematics—and "The Simpsons"—and introduces us to show's brilliant writing team. It all adds up to some very brainy fun.
Singh is the author of Fermat's Enigma, The Code Book, and The Big Bang. Copies of his book will be available for signing.
Tuesday, November 05, 2013
Little Golden books exhibit at Smithsonian includes Little Lulu
Bruce Guthrie has pointed out that there's a Little Golden Books exhibit at Smithsonian's Museum of American History and it includes Little Lulu book. Bruce's photographs can be seen here.In case you're wondering about the tissues - licensing deal. Marge drew a LOT of magazine ads with Little Lulu needing Kleenex tissues.
Nov 10: Team Cul de Sac at Moving Day fundraiser
A moving walk to benefit the Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area and the National Parkinson Foundation.
Team Cul de Sac is participating in Moving Day and needs your support.
Date: Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: Nationals Park
Distance: Gentle 2 miles
Monday, November 04, 2013
Nov. 9: King at Game On! Comics
Tom King, author of A Once Crowded Sky, will be at Game On! Comics and Games in Vienna, Va., Saturday from 12-3 p.m. Here is a neat video promoting the book that I don't recall seeing before.
PR: Southern Maryland Comic-Con is THIS SATURDAY!
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Comic Riffs talks to Steven of 'Steven Universe'
'STEVEN UNIVERSE': Monday night's new Cartoon Network show spotlights strength of Maryland-sprung sister-brother team
Saturday, November 02, 2013
Those darn editorial cartoons and Close to Home comic strips
Letter to the Editor: Reinforcing the stereotype of engineers and mathematicians
Washington Post November 2 2013http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/reinforcing-the-stereotype-of-engineers-and-mathematicians/2013/11/01/4b8d1a96-418c-11e3-b028-de922d7a3f47_story.html
On Oct. 26, The Post published a Free for All letter on how the media should better portray engineers and mathematicians.
Two pages later, it published a Drawing Board cartoon that reinforces the stereotype.
I guess it will take some time for media habits to change.
Nick Isaacs, Reston
Letter to the Editor: 'Close to Home' strip crossed a line
Washington Post November 2 2013http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/close-to-home-strip-crossed-a-line/2013/11/01/98e83390-4004-11e3-b028-de922d7a3f47_story.html
I generally enjoy John McPherson's "Close to Home," but the Oct. 25 edition crossed the line between funny and inappropriate that comic artists frequently tread. With several recent news stories documenting teen suicides as a result of cyber-bullying, this is certainly no laughing matter.
Thomas V. Berry, Alexandria
The Post on Rebecca Sugar
'Steven Universe' creator Rebecca Sugar is a Cartoon Network trailblazer
By Michael Cavna,
Washington Post November 2 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/tv/steven-universe-creator-rebecca-sugar-is-an-idealistic-trailblazer/2013/11/01/fe622da2-4338-11e3-a751-f032898f2dbc_story.html
Friday, November 01, 2013
Today: The Dog Show
Telegraph in Charlottesville, Va., is holding a reception today for its new round of prints, this one focused on dogs called "The Dog Show." The six featured artists are:
Art by Ian Andersen
- Ian Andersen
- Jordan Canales
- William Glick
- Rebecca Tobin
- Caitlin Rose Boyle
- Daniel Bressette
Next month's new prints--dubbed "Face Value"--will feature small-format portraits.
Art by Ian Andersen
The Post on two wildly-different comics-related movies
'Blue Is the Warmest Color' movie review: A vivid coming-of-age romantic drama
By Ann Hornaday, Washington Post November 1 2013
Owen Wilson, Amy Poehler give voice to Thanksgiving-themed 'Free Birds'
By Stephanie Merry, Washington Post November 1 2013
Carolyn Belefski interview online
NYCC 2013 Carolyn Belefski
by Tom Racine
talltaleradio Oct 31, 2013
"Curls" artist Carolyn Belefski talks about her comic, her very cool comics magazine "The Magic Bullet," The Washington DC area comics scene and more!
Teresa Logan interview online
NYCC 2013 Teresa Logan
by Tom Racine
talltaleradio Oct 31, 2013
Laughing Redhead Studios very own Teresa Roberts Logan talks about her work and influences at the New York Comic Con!
Herblock documentary picked up by HBO
'HERBLOCK' FILM: 'Black & the White' docu lands deal, airdates with HBO
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post October 31 2013
Thursday, October 31, 2013
The Post on dropping Get Fuzzy
Following yesterday's announcement of the addition of Wumo, Michael Cavna digs a bit deeper into why Get Fuzzy was selected to be dropped. The comments in the first article are also worth reading.
POST DROPS 'GET FUZZY': O, how high the tolerance for comic-strip reruns?
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog October 30 2013
Racist comic strip Sambo reprinted at Ghosts of DC blog
A racist comic strip "Sambo and his Funny Noises" copyrighted by Otis F. Wood from the Washington Star in 1908 is reprinted today on the Ghosts of DC blog.
I read Ghosts of DC everyday, and enjoy it. Usually it's photographs of the city.
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