Scoop covers Geppi's press conference at Library of Congress

Library of Congress Launches First Exhibit of Geppi Collection

Scoop November 2 2018

http://scoop.previewsworld.com/Home/4/1/73/1012?ArticleID=220506

Tonight: Slovenian cartoonists at Big Planet on U St

Today at 7 PM – 9 PM

Big Planet Comics of Washington DC 1520 U St NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20009

Big Planet Comics is excited to present Izar Lunaček and Nejc Juren, all the way from Slovenia for their American comics residency, as they present their graphic novel Animal Noir!

Animal Noir: Anthropomorphic animals like you've never seen them before. It's Chinatown meets Animal Farm. Private Investigator (and giraffe), Immanuel Diamond - Manny to his friends - has been asked by his uncle, an influential judge, to track down a prey fantasy movie. Adult films in this world are staged hunts where one animal eats another and the judge's wife starred in one that has been hidden (until now). Giraffe detectives, hippo mob members, prey-obsessed lions, street fighting elephants, and oppressed zebras are just part of this wild animal kingdom.

They will also presenting a history of Slovenian comics at the Slovenian Embassy that weekend.

Library of Congress' Swann Foundation is accepting fellowship applications

The Swann Foundation for Caricature and Cartoon, administered by the Library of Congress is accepting applications for its graduate fellowship, one of the few in the field, for the 2019-2020 academic year. Deadline for applications is February 15, 2019. Please see the following for criteria, guidelines, and application forms:

http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/swann/swann-fellow.html

 

Please email swann@loc.gov or call (202) 707-9115 if you have questions.

New Herblock exhibit on 1968 up at Library of Congress

You can see it here if you can't visit: http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/herblock-gallery/herblock-looks-at-1968.html

And curator Sara Duke will be talking about it at noon on Nov. 2.

ICv2 on Geppi's Library of Congress press preview

PREVIEW: LIBRARY OF CONGRESS'S FIRST EXHIBIT FROM STEPHEN A. GEPPI COLLECTION

Includes Items That WIll Not Be Displayed, but Available to Researchers

Posted by Nicole Bunge on October 31, 2018

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/41728/preview-library-congresss-first-exhibit-stephen-a-geppi-collection

Editorial Cartoon by Artleytoons

My cartoon suggests that perhaps the Trump factor may not be such a boon to GOP contenders after all (with apologies to Sparky Schultz).

    —Steven G. Artley, artleytoons

©2018 Steven G. Artley • artleytoons • ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Clifford Berryman exhibit in DC city hall

Exhibit Honors Cartoonist Who Championed D.C. Voting Rights (And Invented The Teddy Bear)

Mikaela Lefrak

October 31 2018

https://wamu.org/story/18/10/31/exhibit-honors-cartoonist-who-championed-d-c-voting-rights-and-invented-the-teddy-bear/

The Post on Jeff Kinney's upcoming DC visit

Jeff Kinney puts on a show to launch new 'Wimpy Kid' book [in print as Author takes 'Wimpy Kid' from page to stage].

By Christina Barron

Washington Post October 31 2018

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/kidspost/jeff-kinney-puts-on-a-show-to-launch-new-wimpy-kid-book/2018/10/30/fb92346a-d220-11e8-83d6-291fcead2ab1_story.html

Nov 2: Sara Duke talks about Herblock at Library of Congress

Gallery Talk: The '68 Election Through Herblock's Eyes

Sara W. Duke

Friday, November 2, 2018 at Noon.

Library of Congress

Thomas Jefferson Building

Ground Floor ,Graphic Arts Gallery

Geppi press conference at Library of Congress covered by Baltimore Magazine

Steve Geppi Unveils Collection at Library of Congress For the First Time

Baltimore magazine publisher offers a preview of rare comic art that goes on display next week.

By Jane Marion | October 30, 2018,

https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/2018/10/30/steve-geppi-unveils-collection-library-of-congress-first-time

I took some vacation time and attended this as well, so I'll have my own article about it.

Comic Riffs on Black Panther costume controversy

Yes, any kid can wear a Black Panther costume, say creators who helped shape the character [in print as An all-inclusive Wakanda: Kids and 'Black Panther' costumes]

By Michael Cavna and David Betancourt

Washington Post Comic Riffs blog October 30 2018

Washington Post October 31 2018: C1, 3

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2018/10/30/yes-any-kid-can-wear-black-panther-costume-say-creators-who-helped-shape-character/

Frankenstein comics on display at Library of Congress

The Evolution of Frankenstein in Comics and Culture: Monster, Villain, and Hero

October 30, 2018 by Malea Walker

https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2018/10/evolution-of-frankenstein-in-comics-and-culture/

Nov 8: Jarrett J. Krosoczka HEY, KIDDO reading and presentation in DC!

Jarrett J. Krosoczka HEY, KIDDO reading and presentation in DC!

https://www.facebook.com/events/293650694549753/?notif_t=plan_edited&notif_id=1540944507678074

Public

· Hosted by Jarrett J. Krosoczka

Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 7 PM – 9 PM

West End DC Public Library 1101 24th St NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20037 New location and time from original events posting. West End library branch of the DC Public Library. Book sales by Politics and Prose! Join Jarrett J. Krosoczka as he reads from his young adult graphic memoir, HEY, KIDDO. Finalist for a National Book Award! ★ "Honest, important, and timely." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★ "A must have, this book will empower readers. —School Library Journal, starred review ★ "A nuanced graphic memoir...tells a story of identity." —Publishers Weekly, starred review ★ "Krosoczka has meticulously crafted a severely honest portrayal of addiction, resilient familial love, and the healing power of art..." —The Horn Book, starred review ★ "Deeply vulnerable..." —Booklist, starred review ABOUT HEY, KIDDO: A true story about how complicated the truth can be. In preschool, Jarrett Krosoczka's teacher asks him to draw his family, with a mommy and a daddy. But Jarrett's family is much more complicated than that. His mom is an addict, in and out of rehab, and in and out of Jarrett's life. His father is a mystery -- Jarrett doesn't know where to find him, or even what his name is. Jarrett lives with his grandparents -- two very loud, very loving, very opinionated people who had thought they were through with raising children until Jarrett came along. Jarrett goes through his childhood trying to make his non-normal life as normal as possible, finding a way to express himself through drawing even as so little is being said to him about what's going on. Only as a teenager can Jarrett begin to piece together the truth of his family, reckoning with his mother and tracking down his father. Hey, Kiddo is a profoundly important graphic memoir about growing up in a family grappling with addiction and finding the art that helps you survive.

The Post on the death of Asterix translator Anthea Bell

Anthea Bell, deft translator of Asterix comics and literary classics, dies at 82 [in print as Anthea Bell, 82; Her literary fame came through deft translations].

By Harrison Smith

Washington Post October 30 2018

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/anthea-bell-deft-translator-of-asterix-comics-and-literary-classics-dies-at-82/2018/10/29/c1c10f9a-db8a-11e8-b3f0-62607289efee_story.html

TCJ looks at Annapolis' Dead Reckoning

New Publisher Dead Reckoning Tries A Big Entrance to the War Genre

BY Daniel Schindel Oct 30, 2018

http://www.tcj.com/new-publisher-dead-reckoning-tries-a-big-entrance-to-the-war-genre/

Editorial cartoon from artleytoons

My cartoon, "La Casa de Los Valientes" criticizes the folly of 

the President's policy, not the integrity of our brave U.S. soldiers.

    —Steven G. Artley, artleytoons

©2018 Steven G. Arley • artleytoons • ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Editorial Cartoon from Artleytoons

My cartoon, "Our Struggle." No need to elaborate on this one.
    —Steven G. Artley, artleytoons

©2018 Steven G. Artley • artleytoons • ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Dec 17: Smithsonian Associates hosts Garry Trudeau as a premium offer

Exclusive New Member Offer

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Join as a Smithsonian Associates member and get free tickets to see Garry Trudeau of "Doonesbury" fame. Don't wait! We anticipate that this popular program will sell out to our members, so we are offering you early access.

Garry Trudeau

Garry Trudeau and His "Doonesbury" World
Evening Program with Book Signing
Monday, December 17, 2018 at 6:45 p.m.
Baird Auditorium, Natural History Museum

For nearly 50 years, "Doonesbury" has been more than a comic strip: It's a satirical, hilarious, and often unsettling examination of American political and cultural life through the eyes of Garry Trudeau. He takes a look at the world he invented—and the wider one today—in a conversation with Michael Cavna of the Washington Post's Comic Riffs blog.  

Redeem New Member Offer

Offer valid through December 17, 2018, 2 p.m. Subject to ticket availability. One-time-only offer. The offer does not apply to current Smithsonian Associates members. Please note that tickets will be released for sale to the public starting November 15, 2018.

      

Nov 2-4: Charles Vess in Baltimore

From his Facebook page:

Here are the dates for my mini tour in support of the publication of "The Books of Earthsea." I'm happy to sign any and all other books that I've worked on if you bring 'em. Additionally, I'll be presenting a short slide show on my collaboration with Ursula for this book at each event.

November 2-4, World Fantasy Convention in Baltimore MD. There'll also be an exhibit of many of the originals for The Book in the art room.

The Post on Sabrina

In 'Chilling Adventures of Sabrina,' girl power can be a horror story

By Alyssa Rosenberg

Washington Post Act Four blog October 26 2018

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/act-four/wp/2018/10/26/in-chilling-adventures-of-sabrina-girl-power-can-be-a-horror-story/