Thursday, January 23, 2014
Fantom Comics Book Club: Saga
Herblock documentary profiled
'HERBLOCK' DOCUMENTARY HIGHLIGHTS AMERICA'S MOST FEARED EDITORIAL CARTOONIST
SAN ANTONIO CURRENT JANUARY 22, 2014
"In opposing corruption, the political cartoon has always served as a special prod, a reminder to public servants that they are, after all… public servants." —Herblock
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
A Long and Winding Road, or, Ike Liked Cartoons
"This historic photograph of four National Cartoonists Society presidents meeting with President Dwight D. Eisenhower more than 30 years ago was sent to CBG by Stuart McIntire. Stuart asked us to identify the participants; we did, getting confirmation from Mort Walker, Milton Caniff, and Ron Goulart. Eisenhower was presented with a collection of original cartoons, caricatures, and drawings of himself by members of the NCS (many of these were collected into a book called President Eisenhower's Cartoon Book), and made an honorary member of the NCS. (Stuart mentions that, using extreme magnification on the original photo, he was able to make out the name "Carl Grubert" on the page to which the book is open; Grubert drew a humorous family strip called The Berrys.) From left to right are: Milton Caniff (Terry and the Pirates; Steve Canyon), an unidentified man (Caniff said he thinks he was a Treasury Department official); Goulart says it could be Charles Biro), Alex Raymond (Flash Gordon; Rip Kirby), another unidentified man (another Treasury Department official, Caniff guessed), Eisenhower ("probably Eisenhower," said Goulart, living up to his reputation as a wit), Walt Kelly (Pogo), Rube Goldberg (Boob McNutt), and Treasury Secretary George Humphrey. Walt Kelly was then President of the NCS; Caniff, Raymond, and Goldberg were past Presidents. Caniff added that Humphrey arranged the meeting "as a sort of reward for drawings the cartoonists had made in support of the E-Bond sales after the war."
[The Editors of CBG publicly express their deep personal gratitude to Mort, Milt, and Ron - three of the busiest people we know - for taking time to help us on identification.]
with dustjacket |
without dustjacket |
8. I bought this one on eBay in April 2017. Next to Ike is Rube Goldberg. Next to Rube, behind Ike is Walt Kelly. On the left hand page to which the album is opened is a drawing by Jay (Modest Maidens) Alan. The drawing on the right is by Jerry Robinson. The caption under Robinson's drawing says "Thank you Mr. President --- for the wonderful laughter! Especially if the joke is BY us --- but even if it's ON us! J.R. N.C.S."
The caption reads: (WX4) WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- CARTOONS OF, AND FOR, IKE -- President Eisenhower is pleased by this gift from White House callers today, a bound volume of cartoons of himself drawn by members of the National Cartoonists Society. Standing at right are Rube Goldberg, honorary chairman of the Society, and Secretary of the Treasury George Humphrey, right. The drawings on the opened pages are not identified. (AP Wire photo) (EE31038 stf-hlg) 1954
Herblock on HBO
WATCH HERBLOCK: THE BLACK & THE WHITE ON HBO
Herblock prize expands eligibility
HERBLOCK PRIZE & LECTURE
Eligibility
January 17, 2014 - The Board of Directors voted to include monthly newspaper or magazine publications!
The Herblock Prize contest is open to any newspaper, magazine, wire service or syndicate cartoonist for editorial or political cartoons published in a daily, weekly, or monthly newspaper or magazine published in the U.S. or its territories in 2013. Cartoons appearing in U.S. editions of foreign publications are also eligible. In keeping with the changes in the editorial cartooning landscape, the Foundation will accept animated cartoons for consideration for the Herblock Prize.
The winner will attend the annual Herblock Prize & Lecture to receive a $15,000 tax-free cash award and a trophy from Tiffany & Co. designed for the Herblock Prize.
A finalist will be announced and receive a $5,000 tax-free cash award.
Note: The $50 entry fee has been waived for the Herblock Prize contest. Given the difficulties facing editorial cartoonists, the Foundation believes the fee money can be better used to support other efforts to promote the craft.
Rules
- All entries must be submitted or postmarked no later than Feb. 3, 2014 for calendar year 2013.
- Entrants can either enter their own work or be sponsored by their publication. If the entry is sponsored, the entry must be accompanied by a cover letter from the sponsor.
- There can be no more than 15 entries nor fewer than 10 entries per individual.
- Each cartoon entered must be an 8 x 10 inch print of the original submitted in a three-ring binder (or similar size and form).
- Animated entries should be provided on a CD (preferably in Quicktime format).
- Each entrant must provide a biography and a photo with the submission.
- Material submitted with the entry becomes the property of The Herb Block Foundation and may be used to publicize the awards program or collected in educational and/or research archives for educational purposes.
- Contestants or their sponsor must certify that the submitted entries were published as presented in the year of contest eligibility.
- The winner must agree to appear at the Herblock Prize awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. (typically btw March and May)
Entries may be mailed to:
The Herb Block Foundation
1730 M Street, NW Suite # 901
Washington, DC 20036
Jan 22 (Tonight): Trading Blows! at Black Cat in DC
"If you're like us, your room is overflowing with too many comic books, action figures, and old wrestling tapes. We encourage you bring all your unwanted nerd swag to the Red Room and trade it with other like minded collectors. Also, our friends around the corner at Big Planet Comics will be selling stuff!
We'll also be showing old wrestling matches on our projector screen on the backstage. This month will be the top 8 Japanese wrestling matches of the 90's as chosen by Highspots dot com, featuring the likes of Jushin Liger, Great Sasuke, Ultimo Dragon, Eddie Guerrero, and (gulp) Chris Benoit."
Reporters Without Borders book features Ann Telnaes
Reporters Without Borders publishes 100 cartoons by Cartooning for Peace for press freedom
Published on Monday 2 December 2013.On 5 December, Reporters Without Borders will publish a book devoted solely to the work of newspaper cartoonists: 100 cartoons by Cartooning for Peace for press freedom. It contains cartoons by more that 50 cartoonists from all over the world about freedom of expression, the current state of the world and the very topical issue of "the world under surveillance."
This is the first time that Reporters Without Borders has brought out a book of cartoons instead of photographs since it began publishing its press freedom books in 1992. With a print run of 120,000 copies, it will be sold in France and more than 30 other countries. All the proceeds from the sales will be used to help fund Reporters Without Borders' activities in the field in support of journalists and bloggers. This enables RWB to promote and defend freedom of information in more than 130 countries in a completely independent manner.
"This book is exceptional and essential for two reasons", Reporters Without Borders secretary-general Christophe Deloire said. "It uses humour and irony to show news developments from a different angle, and it pays tribute to cartoonists who often pay a high price for their freedom of spirit."
The French cartoonist Plantu, who co-founded Cartooning for Peace in 2006 with then UN secretary-general Kofi Annan, said: "We must encourage these artists. They are also journalists in their own right and I thank Reporters Without Borders for turning the spotlight on such an eloquent form of writing as the cartoon, writing based on the image!"
Kofi Annan, who is Cartooning for Peace's honorary president, said in a previously unpublished statement: "Reporters Without Borders has compiled a collection of images which individually, and collectively, convey a powerful message. It is a reminder of the challenges that reporters continue to face in many parts of the world, and of the importance of organizations such as Reporters Without Borders. Their work to safeguard freedom of information and to protect and support journalists is helping to create more open and transparent societies." A digital version of the book with added content will soon be available through the Apple Store.
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The digital version of 100 cartoons by Cartooning for Peace for press freedom now on the Apple Store
Published on Tuesday 24 December 2013. Updated on Friday 27 December 2013.The digital version of the latest Reporters Without Borders book, 100 cartoons by Cartooning for Peace for press freedom, is now available from the Apple Store for €7.99 or $7.99.
More than 50 editorial cartoonists and journalists from all over the world contributed to this collector's item on freedom of expression, the state of the world and what is now a hot topic – "the world under surveillance."
All the revenue from the book's sales will fund RWB's activities in the field in support of journalists and news bloggers and will thereby help to ensure its independence.
"It is very important for Reporters Without Borders, an NGO with a presence in 130 countries, to be able to promote the vital work of photo-journalists and cartoonists," the organization's secretary-general, Christophe Deloire, said. "We are proud to have produced this book with the cartoonists of Cartooning for Peace, a group founded by the French Cartoonist Plantu and Nobel Peace laureate Kofi Annan that contributes to the world's intelligence."
Annan, who is Cartooning for Peace's honorary president, said in a previously unpublished statement: "Reporters Without Borders has compiled a collection of images which individually, and collectively, convey a powerful message. It is a reminder of the challenges that reporters continue to face in many parts of the world, and of the importance of organizations such as Reporters Without Borders. Their work to safeguard freedom of information and to protect and support journalists is helping to create more open and transparent societies."
Produced together with Les Digitalistes, a consultancy specializing in digital publications, the digital version of 100 cartoons by Cartooning for Peace for press freedom is enriched with unpublished content that includes biographies of the cartoonists and a world press freedom map.
Reporters Without Borders has been making its famous books available in digital form from the Apple Store since the publication in September of 100 photos by Ai Weiwei for press freedom, which was produced jointly with the famous Chinese artist.
Jan 22 (Tonight): Graphic Novel Bookgroup at P&P!
Just so you know I'll be hosting the Graphic Novel Bookgroup this month. We're reading PAYING FOR IT by Chester Brown. Sure to be a fun conversation!
Hope to see you there at 7:30 on Wednesday 22nd.
Here's the meetup link: http://www.meetup.com/Politics-and-Prose-Graphic-Novel-Bookgroup/events/160437082/
See you soon,
Adam Waterreus
Director of Operations
Politics and Prose Bookstore
5015 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington DC 20008
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Feb 1: Batman Burlesque Comes to Washington DC
Cyn Factory Proudly Presents:
ARKHAM UNDRESSED- Batman Burlesque at the Bier Baron
The sexy sirens of Arkham Asylum have broken loose and are headed straight for Washington DC!
Will the Riddler be able to outsmart the best and brightest of our country's political leaders?
Will the Joker and Catwoman be able to pull one over on the caped crusader?
Will the Dynamic Duo be able to stop these nefarious schemes before it's too late!?!?!
Come find out for yourself on Saturday February 1st at the Bier Baron.
Doors open at 8pm for some Bat-tastic Gogo stylings, because these ladies have been itching to get out from behind those bars and start dancing on this bar instead.
Show starts at 10pm and these lovely ladies are as deadly as they are sexy, so DON'T Keep them waiting.
Featuring
Mary Cyn
Lefty Lucy
Magdalena Fox
GiGi Holliday
Kittened by Sarah Tops
Hosted by Mr, Geoff Tops
Tickets available at here
Bier Baron is located at 1523 22nd Street NW
Washington DC 20037. 8pm Doors, 10pm Show.
FLugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "Almost Hell"
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=1444
Back in the '70s, the entire DC Metro area -- especially the Virginia suburbs -- was awash in T-shirts promoting West Virginia tourism, with the two-word slogan "Almost Heaven" taken from the notorious John Denver song being beaten to death on Top 40 radio at the time. As I let my mind chew on the Al Jazeera America news reports on the continuing chemical spill situation in West Virginia, I somehow stumbled over the memory of this cheesy T-shirt art.
http://america.aljazeera.com/topics/topic/us-location/west-virginia.html
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Mike Flugennock, flugennock at sinkers dot org
Mike's Political Cartoons: dubya dubya dubya dot sinkers dot org
Jan 23: Triplets of Belleville @ NPG/SAAM , 7pm
http://americanart.si.edu/calendar/event.cfm?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D107947001
When | Thursday, January 23, 2014, 7 – 8:30pm |
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Categories | After Five, Films |
Location | American Art Museum, Portrait Gallery |
Event Location | Kogod Courtyard |
Note | An orphaned boy who was raised by his grandmother, Mme. Souza, makes it to the Tour de France, but is kidnapped by a pair of mysterious criminals during the race. Along with her faithful dog, Bruno, Mme. Souza sets off on an epic adventure to rescue her beloved grandson. Food and beverages will be available for purchase in the Courtyard Café. Jointly presented with the National Portrait Gallery (animated, 2003, 78 minutes). |