An Interview with Dan Boris, Cartoonist of Hoxwinder Hall.
by Erik Weems
July 11? 2010
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Intervention webcomic con update
A few weeks ago, we posted some PR for the webcomics con Intervention, that's arriving in DC in September. One of the organizers wrote to me this week with additional news, "Hugo Award-winning Sci fi author Ben Bova has chosen our event to debut his new webcomic. We have also just signed Molly Crabapple to bring Dr. Sketchy's Anti Art School to the con."
Kathleen Parker continues to editorialize on Islam and cartoons
Americans must not be cowed by Muslim objections to cartoons
By Kathleen Parker
Washington Post Sunday, July 18, 2010; A19
By Kathleen Parker
Washington Post Sunday, July 18, 2010; A19
Truitt on Walking Dead, again
'The Walking Dead' shambles into Comic-Con, courtesy of Robert Kirkman
Brian Truitt
July 16th, 2010
http://whosnews.usaweekend.com/2010/07/the-walking-dead-shambles-into-comic-con-courtesy-of-robert-kirkman/
Brian Truitt
July 16th, 2010
http://whosnews.usaweekend.com/2010/07/the-walking-dead-shambles-into-comic-con-courtesy-of-robert-kirkman/
Newport News Daily Press on Olivia Walch
William and Mary student doodles her way into the Washington Post
Olivia Walch beat out 500 people to win newspaper contest that will allow her to have a comic strip in the paper.
By Tyra M. Vaughn
Newport News Daily Press July 16, 2010
Olivia Walch beat out 500 people to win newspaper contest that will allow her to have a comic strip in the paper.
By Tyra M. Vaughn
Newport News Daily Press July 16, 2010
Conductor's obituary mentions Hungarian comic strip
Maverick Australian conductor Charles Mackerras dies at 84
By Anne Midgette
Washington Post July 16, 2010; B07
The article notes that Leos Janacek's music which Mackerras championed, "includ[ed] one adaptation of a newspaper comic strip, "The Cunning Little Vixen"".
By Anne Midgette
Washington Post July 16, 2010; B07
The article notes that Leos Janacek's music which Mackerras championed, "includ[ed] one adaptation of a newspaper comic strip, "The Cunning Little Vixen"".
Jeff Smith, Brad Meltzer and Jules Feiffer at National Book Festival
NEWS FROM THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
101 INDEPENDENCE AVE. S.E.
WASHINGTON, DC 20540
July 15, 2010
10th Annual National Book Festival to Headline Follett, Glass, Kostova / The President and Mrs. Obama Will Serve as Honorary Chairs
The stellar lineup for the 10th annual National Book Festival, organized and sponsored by the Library of Congress, will include international best-selling author Ken Follett; Rae Armantrout, winner of this year's Pulitzer Prize for poetry; National Book Award winner Julia Glass; Pat Mora, one of the nation's most beloved writers for children; and Elizabeth Kostova, author of the worldwide sensations "The Historian" and "The Swan Thieves." They will be among more than 70 authors now slated to appear at the event on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010. The event, free and open to the public, will run from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. between 3rd and 7th streets on the National Mall.
President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, the First Lady, will be honorary chairs of the event.
In observance of its 10th anniversary – "A Decade of Words and Wonder" – the festival will feature several special events during the week preceding the festival day.
The 2010 National Book Festival poster, by renowned illustrator Peter Ferguson, can be downloaded from the festival website at www.loc.gov/bookfest.
Authors and illustrators scheduled to participate in the National Book Festival will make their presentations in the Children, Teens & Children, Fiction & Mystery, Poetry & Prose, History & Biography and Contemporary Life pavilions.
• Children: Mary Brigid Barrett, Timothy Basil Ering, Jules Feiffer, Mem Fox, Margaret Peterson Haddix, Norton Juster, Pat Mora, Marilyn Nelson, Linda Sue Park, Jerry Pinkney, James Ransome, Judith Viorst and Rosemary Wells
• Teens & Children: M.T. Anderson, Michael Buckley, Suzanne Collins, Margarita Engle, Peter Ferguson, Phillip M. Hoose, Brad Meltzer, Katherine Paterson, Jane Smiley, Jeff Smith and Rebecca Stead
• Fiction & Mystery: Isabel Allende, Ken Follett, Diana Gabaldon, Julia Glass, Martha Grimes, Elizabeth Kostova, Anchee Min, Karin Slaughter, Scott Spencer, Peter Straub and Scott Turow
• Poetry & Prose: Elizabeth Alexander, Rae Armantrout, Jonathan Franzen, Gail Godwin, Allegra Goodman, Chang-rae Lee, Thomas Mallon, Orhan Pamuk, Jane Smiley and Natasha Trethewey
• History & Biography: Adele Logan Alexander, Timothy Egan, Jules Feiffer, Wil Haygood, David E. Hoffman, Richard Holmes, James McGrath Morris, Nell Irvin Painter, David Remnick, Steven V. Roberts, Stacy Schiff, Evan Thomas and Gordon S. Wood
• Contemporary Life: Lidia Matticchio Bastianich, Gurcharan Das, Ree Drummond, Bruce Feiler, Jonathan Safran Foer, Spike Mendelsohn, Michele Norris, Richard Rhodes, Henry Petroski, Craig Robinson, Anita Silvey, Harold Varmus and Edward O. Wilson.
Festival-goers can meet and hear firsthand from their favorite authors, get books signed, have photos taken with PBS storybook characters and participate in a variety of learning activities.
The 2010 National Book Festival is made possible through the generous support of Co-Chairman, National Book Festival Board David M. Rubenstein; Charter Sponsors Target and The Washington Post; Patrons, AT&T, Institute of Museum and Library Services, The James Madison Council, the National Endowment for the Arts and PBS KIDS Raising Readers; Contributors, Borders, Digital Bookmobile powered by OverDrive, Penguin Group (USA), ReadAloud.org, Scholastic Inc., and the Library of Congress Federal Credit Union; and Friends The Hay-Adams and National Endowment for the Humanities. Thanks also to C-SPAN2's Book TV and The Junior League of Washington.
The Library of Congress, the nation's oldest federal cultural institution, is the world's preeminent reservoir of knowledge, providing unparalleled collections and integrated resources to Congress and the American people. Many of the Library's rich resources and treasures may be accessed through the Library's website, www.loc.gov, and via interactive exhibitions on myLOC.gov.
PR 10-162
07/15/10
ISSN 0731-3527
Post reviews Fringe's Superheroes Who Are Super
At Fort Fringe, X-Men mark the spot for 'Superheroes Who Are Super'
By Fiona Zublin
Washington Post July 15, 2010
By Fiona Zublin
Washington Post July 15, 2010
Friday, July 16, 2010
G. Willow Wilson on Draw Muhammad Day at Post blog
A Muslim cartoonist on "Draw Muhammad Day"
by G. Willow Wilson
Washington Post's On Faith blog July 15, 2010.
Haven't read it yet, myself.
by G. Willow Wilson
Washington Post's On Faith blog July 15, 2010.
Haven't read it yet, myself.
Olivia Walch's paper on her win
Student wins Washington Post comic contest
By Ian Brickey
College of William and Mary's The Flat Hat July 15, 2010
By Ian Brickey
College of William and Mary's The Flat Hat July 15, 2010
America's Next Great Cartoonist winner profiled in Post
This article talks about the contest, and the other local contestants, including Joe Sutliff who's been noticed by the Washington Post's syndicate editor-
Va. student Olivia Walch named 'America's Next Great Cartoonist' in Post contest
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, July 15, 2010; 1:51 PM
published as And the winner is... Young Va. woman tops comic contest with triumphant 'Quest' July 16, 2010
This article is a profile of Olivia Walch -
Young 'America's Next Great Cartoonist' winner honed craft at Va. college paper
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, July 15, 2010; 1:15 PM
in print as And the winner is... Science major delights in rendering a most rewarding sideline, July 16, 2010
And this is a video 'chat' with her in an annoying format -
Live video discussion with Olivia Walch, the winner of the Post's 'America's Next Great Cartoonist' contest
Va. student Olivia Walch named 'America's Next Great Cartoonist' in Post contest
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, July 15, 2010; 1:51 PM
published as And the winner is... Young Va. woman tops comic contest with triumphant 'Quest' July 16, 2010
This article is a profile of Olivia Walch -
Young 'America's Next Great Cartoonist' winner honed craft at Va. college paper
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, July 15, 2010; 1:15 PM
in print as And the winner is... Science major delights in rendering a most rewarding sideline, July 16, 2010
And this is a video 'chat' with her in an annoying format -
Live video discussion with Olivia Walch, the winner of the Post's 'America's Next Great Cartoonist' contest
Thursday, July 15, 2010
PR: Wash Post Announces Winner of Cartoonist Contest!
After some 500 entries and 4,000 first-round votes, The Washington Post today announces the winner of America's Next Great Cartoonist Contest.
Olivia Walch, 20, of Fairfax Station, Va. is the contest winner, impressing the judges with her "Imogen Quest" cartoon and winning over readers. She emerges as America's Next Great Cartoonist after our panelists picked 10 finalists, celebrity judges critiqued entries, then thousands of readers voted in two rounds of challenges to choose the winner. As winner, Walch receives $1,000 and a shot at syndication.
Of Walch's work, Judge Jerry Scott said, "Olivia's panel is really current and smart. Her ideas are fresh and funny, and the drawings are consistent and likable." Gene Weingarten was impressed with her jokes. Richard Thompson also reviewed her work and wrote, "This Sunday is ingenious and funny, and pushes metahumor about as far as it can go."
Walch is studying math and biophysics at The College of William and Mary and is a cartoonist for the student newspaper, 'The Flat Hat.' To read more about the winner, go here: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/15/AR2010071502123.html
To check out her work for the contest: http://views.washingtonpost.com/cartoonist/contestants/OliviaW/2010/07/imogen_quest_winner.html
For more about The Washington Post's contest: http://views.washingtonpost.com/cartoonist/
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Kal, speaking in Baltimore July 15, and his new exhibits
Kal writes in, and note that he's speaking in Baltimore TOMORROW,
Friends and colleagues
I wanted to share some recent news that I hope you will find of interest.
A large exhibition of KAL cartoons and animation is currently set to be on display in Seoul, South Korea at SICAF (Seoul International Cartoon and Animation Festival) July 21-25. The festival is very well attended with over 300,000 cartoon enthusiasts expected to visit over the 5 day event. Photos from the exhibit will be available later this month at www.Kaltoons.com.
Another exhibition of my cartoons is set to open this Fall at the Center for The Arts, Jackson Hole, Wyoming. "Drawn From The Economist: The editorial art of KAL" will run from September 10 to October 24. The show will include more than 40 cartoons, covers and illustrations from my 33 year career with The Economist.
This Thursday, July 15, I will a featured speaker at the opening of "Betascape", Baltimore's newest showcase of technology and Art. This inaugural event will take place at the WindUp Space, 12 West North Avenue, Baltimore. It starts at 7PM and admission is free. For more info go to: http://betascape.org/
Best
Kal
Kevin Kallaugher
The KAL iPhone App is now available at the iTunes store.
America's Next Great Cartoonist local paper feature
Zachary Snyder is featured here -
Willowbrook cartoonist needs your vote
Staten Island Advance July 13, 2010
Willowbrook cartoonist needs your vote
Staten Island Advance July 13, 2010
Harvey Pekar on Australian radio
I actually got a phone call from Australia last night - and I'm old enough to find that technologically marvelous and cool - for quotes for this story:
American Splendour's Harvey Pekar dies
Thea Dikeos reported this story on Wednesday, July 14, 2010
ABC News' PM
http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2010/s2953704.htm
http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/news/audio/pm/201007/20100714-pm11-splendour.mp3
I'm going to keep mulling over that spontaneous Steinbeck comparison as I think there's something to it. When I mentioned Hemingway and Steinbeck, I initially meant Pekar was a quintessentially American writer, but I think he might have some real thematic links to Steinbeck.
American Splendour's Harvey Pekar dies
Thea Dikeos reported this story on Wednesday, July 14, 2010
ABC News' PM
http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2010/s2953704.htm
http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/news/audio/pm/201007/20100714-pm11-splendour.mp3
I'm going to keep mulling over that spontaneous Steinbeck comparison as I think there's something to it. When I mentioned Hemingway and Steinbeck, I initially meant Pekar was a quintessentially American writer, but I think he might have some real thematic links to Steinbeck.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Washington Post on Harvey Pekar
The official obituary -
Harvey Pekar dead: American Splendor comic writer was 70
By Terence McArdle
Washington Post Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 13, 2010; B05
Comments from other cartoonists -
A PEKAR TRIBUTE: Collaborators & colleagues remember 'sweet, curmudgeonly' Harvey
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog July 13, 2010.
And the NY Times -
Harvey Pekar, ‘American Splendor’ Creator, Dies at 70
By WILLIAM GRIMES
July 13, 2010
Finally, Tom Spurgeon's putting together a compilation page of Internet links.
Harvey Pekar dead: American Splendor comic writer was 70
By Terence McArdle
Washington Post Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 13, 2010; B05
Comments from other cartoonists -
A PEKAR TRIBUTE: Collaborators & colleagues remember 'sweet, curmudgeonly' Harvey
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog July 13, 2010.
And the NY Times -
Harvey Pekar, ‘American Splendor’ Creator, Dies at 70
By WILLIAM GRIMES
July 13, 2010
Finally, Tom Spurgeon's putting together a compilation page of Internet links.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Cul de Sac and Act-I-Vate up for Harvey Awards
The Harvey Awards have 2 local candidates - Cul de Sac by Richard Thompson for best syndicated strip and Act-I-Vate featuring local writer Jim Dougan for best anthology.
More on Harvey Pekar
It sounds like Harvey just wore out last night.
I'm sure tributes and obituaries will be popping up all over this week. I know the Washington Post print edition should have one tomorrow. Today Comic Riffs did two posts on Harvey -
Remembering Harvey Pekar, legendary bard of the 'underground' comic book
By Michael Cavna, July 12, 2010
Michael got my first impressions for this article, almost immediately after I heard the news while on vacation -
Harvey Pekar book editor recalls a 'kind and diffident' man
By Michael Cavna, July 12, 2010.
A longer piece, quoting liberally from a 2005 interview I did with Harvey, should appear on the City Paper's website tomorrow.
I'm sure tributes and obituaries will be popping up all over this week. I know the Washington Post print edition should have one tomorrow. Today Comic Riffs did two posts on Harvey -
Remembering Harvey Pekar, legendary bard of the 'underground' comic book
By Michael Cavna, July 12, 2010
Michael got my first impressions for this article, almost immediately after I heard the news while on vacation -
Harvey Pekar book editor recalls a 'kind and diffident' man
By Michael Cavna, July 12, 2010.
A longer piece, quoting liberally from a 2005 interview I did with Harvey, should appear on the City Paper's website tomorrow.
Harvey Pekar's passing
I've just heard that Harvey Pekar passed away during the night. Some years ago I was asked to fill in and interview Harvey at SPX. I reluctantly agreed, and went home and brushed up on his career. Day 1 went well, so I did the second session the next day with Harvey and his collaborators Josh Neufeld, Ed Piskor and Dean Haspiel. These two interviews became the genesis of my edited book of interviews, Harvey Pekar: Conversations. Harvey gave me his permission to use anything he had done, but he didn't have a file of interviews to make my life much easier. I got the occasional thrill of picking up the phone and hearing him saying, "Hey Mike, it's Harvey Pekar" as though his gruff voice wasn't immediately recognizable. The book came out about a year later, and Harvey and I stayed loosely in touch. I always found him to be kind and approachable, not a curmudgeon, and will miss our infrequent talks and any new stories from him. Through the force of his intellect and willpower, Harvey made himself a part of the American experience and we've lost something with his death.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Batwoman: Elegy reviewed in Examiner
Today's Examiner had a brief review of Batwoman: Elegy which isn't online. The main takeaway: "The obvious attraction is Williams and colorist Dave Stewart's artwork, whose mutable style and wildly inventive layouts get across the story's twisted chronology and psychological subtleties all by themselves."
Bennett's Best on Zadzooks
A couple of week's of catchup here.
Bennett's Best: Justice League of America and Wonder Woman
By Greg Bennett, Special to Zadzooks Sunday, July 4, 2010.
Bennett's Best: Batman: The Odyssey, Scarlet and more
By Greg Bennett, Special to Zadzooks Friday, July 9, 2010
Bennett's Best: Justice League of America and Wonder Woman
By Greg Bennett, Special to Zadzooks Sunday, July 4, 2010.
Bennett's Best: Batman: The Odyssey, Scarlet and more
By Greg Bennett, Special to Zadzooks Friday, July 9, 2010
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Trickster interview at Graphic Novel Reporter
Trickster Tales: An Interview with Matt Dembicki and Michael Thompson
-- Danica Davidson
Graphic Novel Reporter July 2010
-- Danica Davidson
Graphic Novel Reporter July 2010
Shore Leave 32 con includes comics writers
Mike Barr, Peter David and Keith DeCandido will be appearing in Baltimore at the Shore Leave 32 con this weekend, July 9 -11
Comics on the Rack, Quick Picks for Comics Due 07-14-10
COMICS ON THE RACK
Quick Picks for Comics Due 07-14-10
By John Judy
ABSOLUTE PLANETARY, VOL. 2 HC by Warren Ellis and John Cassaday. Collecting issues #13-27 in this coffee-table size book, thus completing this trippy tribute to every pop fantasy adventure ever printed on cheap paper. Recommended.
ADVENTURE COMICS #516 by Many People. A Legion of Super-Heroes story with a back-up feature starring The Atom! Because sooner or later that stuff's gonna sell!
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #637 by Lotsa People. Kraven! Dead and loving it! Too bad about that other guy, though…
ASTONISHING SPIDER-MAN/WOLVERINE #2 of 6 by Jason Aaron and Adam Kubert. It's Aaron's first "summer movie" comic and it's pretty raucous! Web-slinging, claw-popping fun!
ASTRO CITY: THE SILVER AGENT #1 of 2 by Kurt Busiek and Brent Anderson. At last! The low-down on Astro City's most famous and tragic citizen! A long time coming and highly recommended.
BATMAN #701 by Grant Morrison and Tony Daniel. An untold story of the Batman by Grant Morrison to help you understand what's happening in all those other stories of the Batman by Grant Morrison!
BLACKEST NIGHT: BLACK LANTERN CORPS VOL. 1 and 2 HC by Everyone. Your favorite dead heroes return as heart-ripping ghouls! (Hey, Marvel wasn't doing much with that story anymore…)
BRAVE AND THE BOLD #35 by J. Michael Straczynski and Jesus Saiz. The Legion of Substitute Heroes and the Inferior Five. This is why I still read comics. Highly recommended.
BRODY'S GHOST, BOOK 1 of 6 SC written and drawn by Mark Crilley. When a cute ghost tells you to begin samurai training to unlock your hidden powers you better begin samurai training to unlock your hidden powers, buster! Recommended.
CHEW #12 by John Layman and Rob Guillory. Poyo, the Killer Cock returns! Excelsior!
COMIC BOOK GUY: THE COMIC BOOK #1 of 5 by Boothby, Delaney and Davis. Our hero, our role model, our avatar. "Best. Comic. EVER!" Recommended.
DAREDEVIL #508 by Andy Diggle, Antony Johnston and Roberto DeLaTorre. If your friends are trying to stop you from killing Bullseye are they really your friends?
DAYTRIPPER #8 of 10 by Gabriel Ba and Fabio Moon. The latest chapter in the ongoing lives and deaths of Bras. Highly recommended.
DOCTOR SOLAR MAN OF THE ATOM #1 by Jim Shooter and Denis Calero. Living Comics Institution Jim Shooter brings back this silver-age powerhouse for yet another shot at The Show.
FRACTURED FABLES HC by Many People, including but not limited to Jill Thompson, Bryan Talbot, Peter David, Ben Templesmith, Terry Moore, Ted McKeever, Bill Morrison, Larry Marder, Jim Valentino, Shannon Wheeler. Fairy tales for all ages and sensibilities.
GIRL COMICS #3 of 3 by Many talented Female Creators. Wrapping up this combination history of women in comics/anthology of under-utilized characters. Fun stuff and a lot of information I didn't know before. Kudos to Marvel for making this happen. Recommended.
GORILLA MAN #1 of 3 by Jeff Parker and Giancarlo Caracuzzo. A peek into the backstory of Ken Hale, the immortal talking gorilla from the Agents of Atlas!
INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #28 by Matt Fraction and Salvador Larroca. Armor-plated action and hi-tech hijinks abound as Tony and Rhodey start tearing up the town! Recommended.
JUSTICE LEAGUE GENERATION LOST #5 by Keith Giffen, Judd Winick and Joe Bennett. Maxwell Lord has reassembled his old, cut-rate Justice League (more or less). But why???
OFFICER DOWNE ONE-SHOT by Joe Casey and Chris Burnham. The adventures of the baddest cop in this world. And the next…
REVOLVER HC written and drawn by Matt Kindt. Given a choice between soul-crushing order and post-apocalyptic chaos, which would you choose? Or would you? In this original graphic novel one guy has a chance to find out. Recommended.
RICHARD STARK'S PARKER: THE MAN WITH THE GETAWAY FACE adapted and drawn by Darwyn Cooke. Following his triumphant adaptation of PARKER THE HUNTER Cooke now primes the pump for this October's release of THE OUTFIT with this short 24-page lead in story. This is a guaranteed Awesome Read and everyone should reserve their copies immediately. Highly recommended. Not for kids.
SCOTT PILGRIM, VOL. 6: FINEST HOUR GN written and drawn by Bryan Lee O'Malley. At last! The final Evil Ex-Boyfriend arrives! It's clobberin' time! (Sorry. Wrong book. Sorry…)
SIXTH GUN #1 and 2 by Cullen Bunn and Brian Hurtt. Dark magic and gun-slingin' in the old west. Could it be someone decided to do the "Jonah Hex" movie right…?
STRANGE SCIENCE FANTASY #1 written and drawn by Scott Morse. A little retro madness from the creator of SOULWIND.
SUPERMAN #701 by J. Michael Straczynski and Eddy Barrows. The new creative team brings Superman back to Earth in "Grounded, Part One." Gotta look!
UNCANNY X-MEN: HEROIC AGE #1 by Matt Fraction and Three Artistes. Three tales of X-action in the Marvel Yoo!
UNWRITTEN #15 by Mike Carey and Peter Gross. Tommy's getting closer to finding his dad while poor Lizzie's having a Dickens of a time… Recommended.
VIKING PRINCE BY JOE KUBERT HC written by Robert Kanigher and Bob Haney, drawn by Kubert. Collecting the Silver-Age adventures of a great Viking warrior, pre-NORTHLANDERS. Recommended.
X-FILES/30 DAYS OF NIGHT #1 of 6 by Steve Niles, Adam Jones and Tom Mandrake. Mulder and Scully fight the vamps! Gotta look!
X-MEN: SECOND COMING #2 by Many People. Who lives? Who dies? Who comes back? Hint: Red hair, people. Red. Hair.
America's Next Great Cartoonist contestant Walch featured in college newsblog
A vote for Walch is a vote for America's Next Great Cartoonist
William and Mary News & Events July 9, 2010
William and Mary News & Events July 9, 2010
July 10: Matt Dembicki at Hooray for Kids bookstore REPOST
Local graphic artist Matt Dembicki (editor of "Trickster: Native American Tales, A Graphic Collection") is giving a workshop for kids 7 and up on drawing and putting together a comic book. Kids will learn the basics—creating a character, developing a story, and laying out a page using various tricks of the trade. Participants will make their own mini-comics to take home. The workshop is Saturday, July 10, at 3 p.m., and folks should call (703-548-4092) or e-mail (info@hooray4books.com) to make a reservation.
Hooray for Kids
An Independent Children's Bookstore
1555 King St. Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Ph. 703-548-4092 Fax 703-548-4094
Hours M-Sat. 10-6 Sun 11-4
Hooray for Kids
An Independent Children's Bookstore
1555 King St. Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Ph. 703-548-4092 Fax 703-548-4094
Hours M-Sat. 10-6 Sun 11-4
Friday, July 09, 2010
PR: Tickets On Sale, Hotel Discounts Available for the 2010 Baltimore Comic-Con!
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July 10: CC Colbert speaks on "Booth" at Ford's Theatre?
Robin McConnell has an interview with CC Colbert, Inkstuds (July 8 2010): http://inkstuds.com/?p=2988 and says she'll be signing her graphic novel Booth at Ford's Theatre on July 10th. I can't find anything on the Ford's site.
Bill Caldwell, former Geppi's Comics World manager
Scoop is reporting that Bill Caldwell, former Geppi's Comics World manager, has died. I assume he managed one of the stores in the area.
Cavna on Doonesbury
Behind the Lines: 'DOONESBURY's' Trudeau illuminates today's 'Sgt. Bitch' strip [UPDATED], By Michael Cavna, Washington Post Comic Riffs blog July 9, 2010. He also notes that Newsday censored the strip.
Wondermark's David Malki likes Cul de Sac too
Richard's fan club is growing today, after a Facebook post by Chris "Crogan's Vengeance" Schweizer and now David "Wondermark" Malki's blogging about it. You have to love Malki's opinion "Despite running in newspapers, this is a great comic strip."
Perhaps coincidentally, Richard sat next to both of them at HeroesCon and they may have been infected by his meme.
Also, I read all three of these cartoonists regularly and like their works.
Perhaps coincidentally, Richard sat next to both of them at HeroesCon and they may have been infected by his meme.
Also, I read all three of these cartoonists regularly and like their works.
Print vs web? Editorial at NY Times
Here's an editorial on the positive effects for children of having books at home versus using the computer. I don't agree with Brooks arguement about hierarchy, but I personally think there's something to a book. Or comic. Or graphic novel.
The Internet culture has yet to incorporate the literary culture of traditional bookish learning.
Jack Black drawing in today's Express
There's a lovely drawing of a girl sitting on the statue of Lincoln's lap, reading, in today's Express. It's by Jack Black, and has a comics feel, although I don't know his work. I'll probably pick up some extras just to tearsheet this page. The man behind the Ephemerist collects art like this.
Another Pekar interview
You have to buy this one to photocopy the article and stick in your copy of Harvey Pekar: Conversations -
Pricco, Evan. 2010. Harvey Pekar [interview]. Juxtapoz (July): 76-87
- but you can read this one with his collaborator online -
Pricco, Evan. 2010. Interview with Pekar Project artist Tara Seibel: Part 1-2.
Juxtapoz (July 7-8): http://www.juxtapoz.com/Features/interview-with-pekar-project-artist-tara-seibel-part-1 and http://www.juxtapoz.com/Features/interview-with-pekar-project-artist-tara-seibel-part-2
Pricco, Evan. 2010. Harvey Pekar [interview]. Juxtapoz (July): 76-87
- but you can read this one with his collaborator online -
Pricco, Evan. 2010. Interview with Pekar Project artist Tara Seibel: Part 1-2.
Juxtapoz (July 7-8): http://www.juxtapoz.com/Features/interview-with-pekar-project-artist-tara-seibel-part-1 and http://www.juxtapoz.com/Features/interview-with-pekar-project-artist-tara-seibel-part-2
Hilary Price chat live now
Hilary Price chat live now.
I've gotten some questions answered that I submitted in advance:
Q.Cartoon contest judging
How did you find the judging? Was it hard or easy? Did you feel mean at times?
Q.Guest cartoonists?
Within memory, you've had Mo Willems do a guest week on your strip. Do you get any response to that switch? I liked it myself and think it's a better idea than reprints.
Ooh, and a couple of new ones:
Q.Cartoon contest = competition?
Did you feel as though you were helping out possible future competition by being a judge?
Q.Deadlines
How far ahead are you? A 'Cul de Sac' week or a 'Pearls Before Swine' 1/2 year?
I've gotten some questions answered that I submitted in advance:
Q.Cartoon contest judging
How did you find the judging? Was it hard or easy? Did you feel mean at times?
Q.Guest cartoonists?
Within memory, you've had Mo Willems do a guest week on your strip. Do you get any response to that switch? I liked it myself and think it's a better idea than reprints.
Ooh, and a couple of new ones:
Q.Cartoon contest = competition?
Did you feel as though you were helping out possible future competition by being a judge?
Q.Deadlines
How far ahead are you? A 'Cul de Sac' week or a 'Pearls Before Swine' 1/2 year?
'Despicable Me' reviews
With lovable villains, 'Despicable Me' another win for fans of animated fun [online title: 'Despicable Me' another win for Pixar fans], By Sally Kline, Washington Examiner July 9, 2010.
Evil was never so heartwarming, By Ann Hornaday, Washington Post Friday, July 9, 2010
Lunar Toons and Cookie Capers, By A. O. SCOTT, New York Times July 9, 2010
Evil was never so heartwarming, By Ann Hornaday, Washington Post Friday, July 9, 2010
Lunar Toons and Cookie Capers, By A. O. SCOTT, New York Times July 9, 2010
Cul de Sac favored by comics historian Craig Yoe
Comics historian Craig Yoe says, "There is some hope [for comic strips], with Patrick McDonnell’s “Mutts” and Richard Thompson’s “Cul de Sac” and a couple of others. We need more strips like that!"
The whole interview with pictures is at Print's new blog -
Craig Yoe Talks ICON, Krazy Kat, and Whether Today’s Cartoonists Ever Get Laid, by Michael Dooley, Imprint blog July 7 2010.
The whole interview with pictures is at Print's new blog -
Craig Yoe Talks ICON, Krazy Kat, and Whether Today’s Cartoonists Ever Get Laid, by Michael Dooley, Imprint blog July 7 2010.
Superheroes Who Are Super at the Capital Fring Festival beginning tonight
Save the Day Productions is presenting its live readings of comic books, "Superheroes Who Are Super" at the Capital Fringe Festival beginning tonight
Times
Friday, July 9 @ 8pm
Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man and Wonder Woman #1
Saturday, July 10 @ 10pm
Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man and Wonder Woman #1
Wednesday, July 14 @ 9:45pm
Batman Adventures: Mad Love
Friday, July 16 @ 10:15pm
The Uncanny X-Men #127-128
Sunday, July 18 @ 3:30pm
The Uncanny X-Men #127-128
Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man and Wonder Woman #1
Saturday, July 10 @ 10pm
Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man and Wonder Woman #1
Wednesday, July 14 @ 9:45pm
Batman Adventures: Mad Love
Friday, July 16 @ 10:15pm
The Uncanny X-Men #127-128
Sunday, July 18 @ 3:30pm
The Uncanny X-Men #127-128
Location
The Apothecary
1013 7th Street, NW
Washington, DC
Tickets: $15
Thursday, July 08, 2010
Book reviews up at City Paper
International Ink: War, Werewolves, Steampunk, Kung Fu, and Cap, Posted by Mike Rhode on Jul. 8, 2010. I squeezed five in.
Animator is finalist in Post's Real Art D.C. contest
The first is his cartoon, the second is a profile, and the third is biographical information. This is online only.
Real Art D.C. Finalist: Adam Dwight,Washington Post.com Thursday, July 8, 2010.
Takoma Park, Md., artist Adam Dwight makes gouaches featuring figures that might populate gross-out comics, though they're more civilized than that. Think Mr. Smithers from "The Simpsons" as drawn by Dr. Seuss.
Finalist No. 4: Adam Griffiths a.k.a. Adam Dwight,Washington Post.com Thursday, July 8, 2010.
Bio: Adam Griffiths a.k.a. Adam Dwight,Thursday, July 8, 2010.
Real Art D.C. Finalist: Adam Dwight,Washington Post.com Thursday, July 8, 2010.
Takoma Park, Md., artist Adam Dwight makes gouaches featuring figures that might populate gross-out comics, though they're more civilized than that. Think Mr. Smithers from "The Simpsons" as drawn by Dr. Seuss.
Finalist No. 4: Adam Griffiths a.k.a. Adam Dwight,Washington Post.com Thursday, July 8, 2010.
Bio: Adam Griffiths a.k.a. Adam Dwight,Thursday, July 8, 2010.
Dave Mitchell of American's Next Great Cartoonist Contest
Dave Mitchell is featured in this article -
By Hannah Coffman
Central Florida Future July 7, 2010
Truitt on Matt Fraction's Casanova
Matt Fraction hopes second time's the charm for 'Casanova', by Brian Truitt, USA TODAY July 6 2010
July 10: Matt Dembicki at Hooray for Kids bookstore
Local graphic artist Matt Dembicki (editor of "Trickster: Native American Tales, A Graphic Collection") is giving a workshop for kids 7 and up on drawing and putting together a comic book. Kids will learn the basics—creating a character, developing a story, and laying out a page using various tricks of the trade. Participants will make their own mini-comics to take home. The workshop is Saturday, July 10, at 3 p.m., and folks should call (703-548-4092) or e-mail (info@hooray4books.com) to make a reservation.
Hooray for Kids
An Independent Children's Bookstore
1555 King St. Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Ph. 703-548-4092 Fax 703-548-4094
Hours M-Sat. 10-6 Sun 11-4
Hooray for Kids
An Independent Children's Bookstore
1555 King St. Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Ph. 703-548-4092 Fax 703-548-4094
Hours M-Sat. 10-6 Sun 11-4
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