Letter To Iranian President Hassan Rouhani Calling For The Release Of Artist Atena Farghadani
Forty NGO's and more than 75 international cartoonists call for leniency for Iranian cartoonist wrongfully jailed
Robert Russell
February 22 2016
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Carolyn Belefski wants you
To vote for her at the City Paper's Best of contest.
I am nominated for Washington City Paper's Best of D.C. Readers Poll in the category of "Best Visual Artist." I'd appreciate if everyone took about twenty seconds to vote. Please spread the word and vote using this link: http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/bestofpoll/nominations/vote/4215?year=2016
I am nominated for Washington City Paper's Best of D.C. Readers Poll in the category of "Best Visual Artist." I'd appreciate if everyone took about twenty seconds to vote. Please spread the word and vote using this link: http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/bestofpoll/nominations/vote/4215?year=2016
An interview with The Vision's artist
Local writer Tom King has set The Vision in Arlington, but the artist is from Spain.
The Perfect American Family: Gabriel Hernandez Walta Talks the Art of The Vision
By David Harper
February 23, 2016
sktchd.com/art-feature/the-perfect-american-family-gabriel-hernandez-walta-talks-the-art-of-the-vision/Herblock's papers are at the Library of Congress too
Most people interested in political cartoons know that Herblock's cartoons are in the Library's prints & photos divisions, but until recently I didn't realize that they had 240 boxes of his papers as well.
Herbert Block papers, 1863-2002 (bulk 1945-2001). 70,000 items. Finding aid,
hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms008073
http://rs5.loc.gov/…/…/eadxmlmss/eadpdfmss/2008/ms008073.pdf
Correspondence, writings, speeches, interviews, clippings, cartoon reprints, and printed material relating chiefly to Block's career as the political cartoonist "Herblock" for the Washington Post and as author of several books. Also documents his work with the Chicago Daily News and the Newspaper Enterprise Association in Cleveland, and his U.S. Army service. Subjects include cartooning, politics, social activities among Washington's political and cultural circles, and personal affairs. Includes research material for and drafts of his memoirs, Herblock: A Cartoonist's Life (1993) and transcript of an interview conducted by Katharine Graham with Block in 1990.
Monday, February 22, 2016
Mark Giaimo's cartoony paintings explained
I make 'toy life' paintings, like of Cap'n Crunch drowning in a storm. Here's how I do it.
by Mark Giaimo
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog February 19 2016
Comic Riffs talks to Frank Miller about Batman 30 years later
Frank Miller on his 'Dark Knight Returns' 30 years later: 'I was rooting for Batman all the way'
By David Betancourt
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog February 22 2016
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2016/02/22/frank-miller-on-his-dark-knight-returns-30-years-later-i-was-rooting-for-batman-all-the-way/
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog February 22 2016
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2016/02/22/frank-miller-on-his-dark-knight-returns-30-years-later-i-was-rooting-for-batman-all-the-way/
Cartoon or comic charities: A public service announcement
I know of three full-charities that devote themselves to cartoonists in the US. Here they are in case you want to put some of that tax refund to good use:
Comic Book Legal Defense Fund is a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of the First Amendment rights of the comics art form and its community of retailers, creators, publishers, librarians, and readers. The CBLDF provides legal referrals, representation, advice, assistance, and education in furtherance of these goals.
The CBLDF provides legal referrals, representation, advice, assistance and education to cases affecting the First Amendment right to read, create, publish, sell, and distribute comics and graphic novels. We help individuals and businesses who are being criminally prosecuted because of the comic books they read, make, buy, or sell. We help creators who are being attacked in cases where their work is clearly protected as parody or fair use. We help libraries gather resources to defend graphic novel challenges. We are the first line of defense when authorities intimidate individuals or businesses about the comics they read, make, buy or sell. Often a letter or phone call from the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund's lawyers will end a case before it starts.
Since its inception, The Hero Initiative (Formerly known as A.C.T.O.R., A Commitment To Our Roots) has had the good fortune to grant over $700,000 to over 50 comic book veterans who have paved the way for those in the industry today.
The Hero Initiative is the first-ever federally chartered not-for-profit corporation dedicated strictly to helping comic book creators in need. Hero creates a financial safety net for yesterdays' creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and an avenue back into paying work. It's a chance for all of us to give back something to the people who have given us so much enjoyment.
CRNI defends the creative freedom and human rights of political cartoonists under threat throughout the world. We strengthen the interconnectedness of all political cartoonists and organize resources for their communication, local development and education.
Team Cul de Sac is another fundraiser that I would mention because I'm involved with it, but it's not the same type as those previously listed.
Team Cul de Sac
http://teamculdesac.blogspot.com/
Team Cul de Sac is a fundraising effort in honor of Richard Thompson, the cartoonist behind the Cul de Sac comic strip. Richard was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. With Richard's support, Chris Sparks asked cartoonists across the country to contribute comics compiled into a fundraising book published by Andrews McMeel (Team Cul de Sac: Cartoonists Draw The Line At Parkinson's). The original artwork was auctioned to raise additional money. Team Cul de Sac continues to progress and expand our fundraising efforts. Any funds raised go to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's disease research.
Comic Book Legal Defense Fund
Comic Book Legal Defense Fund is a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of the First Amendment rights of the comics art form and its community of retailers, creators, publishers, librarians, and readers. The CBLDF provides legal referrals, representation, advice, assistance, and education in furtherance of these goals.
The CBLDF provides legal referrals, representation, advice, assistance and education to cases affecting the First Amendment right to read, create, publish, sell, and distribute comics and graphic novels. We help individuals and businesses who are being criminally prosecuted because of the comic books they read, make, buy, or sell. We help creators who are being attacked in cases where their work is clearly protected as parody or fair use. We help libraries gather resources to defend graphic novel challenges. We are the first line of defense when authorities intimidate individuals or businesses about the comics they read, make, buy or sell. Often a letter or phone call from the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund's lawyers will end a case before it starts.
Hero Initiative
http://www.heroinitiative.org/Since its inception, The Hero Initiative (Formerly known as A.C.T.O.R., A Commitment To Our Roots) has had the good fortune to grant over $700,000 to over 50 comic book veterans who have paved the way for those in the industry today.
The Hero Initiative is the first-ever federally chartered not-for-profit corporation dedicated strictly to helping comic book creators in need. Hero creates a financial safety net for yesterdays' creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and an avenue back into paying work. It's a chance for all of us to give back something to the people who have given us so much enjoyment.
Cartoonists Rights Network International
http://cartoonistsrights.org/CRNI defends the creative freedom and human rights of political cartoonists under threat throughout the world. We strengthen the interconnectedness of all political cartoonists and organize resources for their communication, local development and education.
Team Cul de Sac is another fundraiser that I would mention because I'm involved with it, but it's not the same type as those previously listed.
Team Cul de Sac
http://teamculdesac.blogspot.com/
Team Cul de Sac is a fundraising effort in honor of Richard Thompson, the cartoonist behind the Cul de Sac comic strip. Richard was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. With Richard's support, Chris Sparks asked cartoonists across the country to contribute comics compiled into a fundraising book published by Andrews McMeel (Team Cul de Sac: Cartoonists Draw The Line At Parkinson's). The original artwork was auctioned to raise additional money. Team Cul de Sac continues to progress and expand our fundraising efforts. Any funds raised go to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's disease research.
March 3: "The Hebrew Superhero" at LOC at noon
The Library of Congress will host two film talks on Jewish or Israeli themes during the week of March 2. Each will feature remarks by the directors and clips from their documentary films.
The talks are presented by the Library's Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division, in cooperation with the Library's Hebrew Language Table and the Washington Jewish Film Festival. The series is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required. The presentations will be held at noon in venues located in the Library's James Madison Building at 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.
Thursday, March 3, "The Hebrew Superhero" (2015), directed by Asaf Galay, who will be present to discuss and show clips from the film, which traces the evolution of Israeli comics from the cultural fringe to a mainstream reflection of Israeli society. Location: Mary Pickford Theater, Third Floor, James Madison Building
The talks are presented by the Library's Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound Division, in cooperation with the Library's Hebrew Language Table and the Washington Jewish Film Festival. The series is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required. The presentations will be held at noon in venues located in the Library's James Madison Building at 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.
Thursday, March 3, "The Hebrew Superhero" (2015), directed by Asaf Galay, who will be present to discuss and show clips from the film, which traces the evolution of Israeli comics from the cultural fringe to a mainstream reflection of Israeli society. Location: Mary Pickford Theater, Third Floor, James Madison Building
NPR's Bob Boilen on the Simpsons this weekend
So ... I'm Going To Be On 'The Simpsons'
All Songs Considered
Updated February 19, 2016
Published February 18, 2016
http://www.npr.org/sections/allsongs/2016/02/18/467119760/so-im-going-to-be-on-the-simpsons
Published February 18, 2016
http://www.npr.org/sections/allsongs/2016/02/18/467119760/so-im-going-to-be-on-the-simpsons
Bob Boilen
Bob Boilen to Appear on The Simpsons, Like Many of His NPR Colleagues
By Benjamin Freed on February 19, 2016
http://www.washingtonian.com/2016/02/19/bob-boilen-to-appear-on-the-simpsons-like-many-of-his-npr-colleagues/
http://www.washingtonian.com/2016/02/19/bob-boilen-to-appear-on-the-simpsons-like-many-of-his-npr-colleagues/
Bob Boilen, in Springfieldian form. Image courtesy The Simpsons.
Sunday, February 21, 2016
Compleating Cul de Sac book's latest contributions to Team Cul de Sac
Thanks to everyone who bought Compleating Cul de Sac and thus supported Team CdS in fundraising against Parkinson's disease. For the last quarter of 2015, you raised $144.41 which was deposited into Team Fox's account today.
The book is now out of print because we're adding to it and will have an actual publisher. Look for the 2nd edition of the book in Summer 2016 from Lost Art Books. Any profits from the book will continue to go to Team Cul de Sac.
Mike RhodeThe book is now out of print because we're adding to it and will have an actual publisher. Look for the 2nd edition of the book in Summer 2016 from Lost Art Books. Any profits from the book will continue to go to Team Cul de Sac.
Friday, February 19, 2016
John Kinhart's new comic book
I finally self-published a comic and it's available for sale here: http://www.storenvy.com/stores/816531-johnkinhart
Follow the Comics Research Bibliography on Facebook
As an experiment, I've started a Facebook page for The Comics Research Bibliography, which is at http://homepages.rpi.edu/~bulloj/comxbib.html but hasn't been updated for years.
I've done a print / ebook version which I plan to update, but that takes a lot of time. You can find that at http://www.lulu.com/shop/michael-rhode/comics-research-bibliography-2012-print-edition/ebook/product-18792651.html
This will be a timely site to update citations for an international bibliography of comic books, comic strips, animation, caricature, cartoons, webcomics etc.
The Grand Comics Database at http://www.comics.org is planning on adding bibliography, but I think they'll take a few years to catch up.
I'd appreciate any feedback.
The Express on Deadpool
The R-rated 'Deadpool' is a hit, but not every superhero movie needs to be hardcore [in print as 'Deadpool' ripples: It's not the R that made it a smash].
By Kristen Page-Kirby
Express February 19 2016): 16
Express February 19 2016): 16
The Reelist is a column featuring Kristen Page-Kirby's musings on movies. For Washington Post film critic Michael O'Sullivan's review, click here.
The Post reviews Canadian animation
'Snowtime!' starts out charming, turns deadly serious in third act [in print as Dark doings in a white world]
By Michael O'Sullivan
Washington Post February 19 2016, p. Weekend 27
Washington Post February 19 2016, p. Weekend 27
An animated feature from Canada, "Snowtime!" starts out as a warmly charming tale but ultimately turns grim. (CarpeDiem Film&TV/Shout! Factory)
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Rafer Roberts' Archer and Armstrong preview online
EXCLUSIVE: Valiant Launches "A&A" with Animated Trailer, 10-Page Preview
February 17th, 2016http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/exclusive-valiant-launches-aa-with-animated-trailer-10-page-preview
Panetta and S Ganucheau place a book at First Second
From Publishers Weekly:
Calista Brill at First Second Books has bought world English rights to the YA graphic novel Bloom, written by Kevin Panetta and illustrated by Savanna Ganucheau. The book tells the story of Ari and Hector, who fall in love working together at a bakery. Publication is slated for winter 2018; Charlie Olsen at Inkwell represented Panetta and Ganucheau.
Calista Brill at First Second Books has bought world English rights to the YA graphic novel Bloom, written by Kevin Panetta and illustrated by Savanna Ganucheau. The book tells the story of Ari and Hector, who fall in love working together at a bakery. Publication is slated for winter 2018; Charlie Olsen at Inkwell represented Panetta and Ganucheau. Tom King goes exclusive with DC
From his Facebook page:
Announced today! I've signed an exclusive with DC Comics.
To me, DC is Superman. DC is Batman. DC is Wonder Woman. DC is Swamp Thing, The Dark Knight Returns, Watchmen, Year One, Sandman, Preacher, All Star Superman, 52, New Frontier, Secret Six, Sinestro War, Y the Last Man, The Court of Owls, Scalped. DC is where the great comics get made. I'm honored and proud to be part of that tradition, and I'm going to do my best to write my best. I can't wait for everyone to see what's coming.
Announced today! I've signed an exclusive with DC Comics.
To me, DC is Superman. DC is Batman. DC is Wonder Woman. DC is Swamp Thing, The Dark Knight Returns, Watchmen, Year One, Sandman, Preacher, All Star Superman, 52, New Frontier, Secret Six, Sinestro War, Y the Last Man, The Court of Owls, Scalped. DC is where the great comics get made. I'm honored and proud to be part of that tradition, and I'm going to do my best to write my best. I can't wait for everyone to see what's coming.
The Alliance Française de Washington's Graphic Novel Contest
The Alliance Française de Washington is launching its first “Bubble Factory” festival – “La Fabrique à Bulles” – dedicated to graphic arts. The festival will encourage and promote the emergence of new talents in this contest for graphic artists.
The idea of a “Factory” emphasizes the power of the mind and creativity of the young artists while “Bubbles” refers to, as in English, “Speech Bubbles.”
When? The contest will start on Monday, February 8, 2016 and will end on Friday, April 22, 2016.
The awards ceremony will take place in Washington on May. We will announce the location soon.
What? The theme for this first year’s contest is:“Résister!” “Resist!” (in English).
How? There will be two parts to the contest:
– One for teenagers: From 12 years old to 16 years old.
– One for Adults: More than 16 years old.
– One for teenagers: From 12 years old to 16 years old.
– One for Adults: More than 16 years old.
Contestants will be required to submit 1 “ledger size” panel (11 x 17) by April 22, 2016 (must be postmarked by 04.22.16).
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