Showing posts with label Nate Powell. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nate Powell. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 19, 2022

"March" returns to the Wash Post opinion page

Kids can handle learning about civil rights. So teach them.

Nate Powell and Andrew Aydin, with the late Rep. John Lewis, created the illustrated "March" trilogy about the history of the civil rights movement.

Wednesday, January 08, 2020

PR: IDW and Smithsonian Enterprises Announce Groundbreaking Graphic Novel Publishing Program

IDW and Smithsonian Enterprises Announce Groundbreaking Graphic Novel Publishing Program 

Nate Powell art of the Castle, viewed from the Mall
SAN DIEGO, CA (January 8, 2020) – IDW Publishing, a division of IDW Media Holdings Inc. (OTC: IDWM), and the Smithsonian Institution are proud to announce a multi-year global publishing program, which will create an unprecedented library of graphic novels built on the cultural and scientific knowledge of the world's largest museum, educational, and research complex.

Beginning in fall 2020, IDW and the Smithsonian will invite readers on a voyage of discovery with a comprehensive range of graphic books in a variety of formats. Among the planned product lines are: "Time Trials," a middle-grade graphic novel series inspired by the National Museum of American History video series; original graphic novels focused on landmark events and individuals, in the tradition of IDW's acclaimed March and They Called Us Enemy; coloring books in both the youth and adult categories; picture books for young readers; and more.

Drawing from the Smithsonian's vast holdings, which include some of the world's most popular museums, IDW will create exciting and unforgettable visual narratives for lifelong learners worldwide, produced by a close working relationship between experts at the Smithsonian and top talents from the world of graphic literature.

"The most energizing thing about working with the Smithsonian's curators, researchers, and zookeepers is that these are not just experts in their fields: they're storytellers," says Chris Ryall, IDW's President, Publisher, and CCO. "Together, we'll use the unique power of comics to entertain, inspire, and educate readers of all ages about the wonders of history, science, technology, culture, and more."

"We're excited to work with the IDW team and share the full breadth of the Smithsonian's extraordinary collections and research with readers around the world," says Carol LeBlanc, President of Smithsonian Enterprises. "We can't wait to see world-class writers and artists bring the Smithsonian mission to diverse audiences in innovative, accessible, and engaging new ways."

"Comics can communicate complex ideas in the blink of an eye," says Justin Eisinger, IDW's Editorial Director, Graphic Novels & Collections. "As our art form becomes increasingly central to the work of educators and librarians, this program presents a unique and important opportunity to align IDW's mission of quality graphic storytelling with the Smithsonian's quest to share information with curious minds everywhere."

"Award-winning books like March and They Called Us Enemy have demonstrated the massive potential of graphic nonfiction that's infused with literary richness, visionary artwork, and personal passion," says Leigh Walton, Editor and Marketing Director for IDW's Top Shelf imprint. "With the brilliant minds at the Smithsonian, I'm thrilled to apply those same values to explore untold stories and new frontiers around the world and throughout the universe."

IDW's books published in collaboration with the Smithsonian will be available everywhere books are sold, including comic book specialty shops, bookstores, libraries, museums, and ebook vendors. For continuing developments, please follow IDW online at www.idwpublishing.com and via our social media channels: FacebookTwitterInstagram, and Youtube.

About IDW
IDW Publishing stands proudly at the forefront of printed visual entertainment, cultivating a formidable library of world-renowned licensed brands and creator-owned original IP. Its diverse array of comic books, graphic novels, and art books deliver reading enjoyment to fans of all ages. Its award-winning imprints The Library of American Comics, Yoe! Books, and Artist Editions preserve the valuable cultural history of the sequential art medium, while titles under the critically acclaimed Top Shelf and Black Crown banners celebrate fiercely independent voices. IDW Publishing is a division of IDW Media Holdings, Inc. (OTC: IDWM), a fully integrated media company with robust offerings in publishing, tabletop gaming, multimedia entertainment, and art exhibition via the San Diego Comic Art Gallery. IDW products are distributed worldwide by Penguin Random House Publisher Services, Diamond Comic Distributors, and Alliance Game Distributors.

About the Smithsonian
Established in 1846, the Smithsonian—the world's largest museum, education, and research complex—includes 19 museums and galleries, 9 research centers, and the National Zoological Park. The total number of artifacts, works of art and specimens in the Smithsonian's collections is estimated at 156 million, the bulk of which is contained in the National Museum of Natural History, which holds more than 145 million specimens and objects. The Smithsonian is a renowned research center, dedicated to public education, national service, and scholarship in the arts, sciences, and history. www.si.edu.

Monday, December 12, 2016

Local comic books make more Best of 2016 lists

March and The Vision make this list -
Top 10 Graphic Novels of 2016
Rob Salkowitz ,  Dec 8, 2016

 March, The Vision and Sheriff of Babylon make this list -
The 31 Most Interesting Comics of 2016
 Rich Barrett
Mental Floss December 2016

Monday, June 10, 2013

PR: Congressman John Lewis wows BookExpo crowds with MARCH: BOOK ONE!

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Congressman John Lewis wows BookExpo crowds with MARCH: BOOK ONE!


BookExpo America, held a week ago in New York, is the American book industry's biggest
 trade show -- and also happened to be the first event in our long promotional tour with Congressman John Lewis for his graphic novel with Andrew Aydin & Nate Powell,  
March: Book One! And judging from the reaction, we're off to a fantastic start.

Rep. Lewis and Andrew Aydin first turned heads with an "early bird" booth appearance on
Friday, welcoming a continuous line of fans to get their free 24-page MARCH excerpt
booklets signed, before rushing off to the Huffington Post studio for a live interview on HuffPost Live! This feature, hosted by rising star Alicia Menendez, featured insightful questions from
both Menendez and viewers at home, as Lewis and Aydin expressed their hope that MARCH
could pass on the lessons and tools of the 1960s to young activists fighting for equality today.
 Watch it now!

Then came the big day: Saturday! It began with perhaps BEA's flagship event, the Author Breakfast, featuring host Chris Matthews together with Helen Fielding (Bridget Jones), Congressman Lewis, and Diana Gabaldon (Outlander).  Rep. Lewis kept the crowd of 1,000
 industry pros spellbound, alternating between stories of his rural childhood, memories of the
 civil rights movement, and passionate calls to action. After another short video interview, we were off to another stage for the "Road to a Bestseller" panel featuring Rep. Lewis and acclaimed debut novelist Jason Mott (The Returned) -- two generations of African-American authors
with huge books this year.

At last, we came to the official signing -- this one with a line stretching "down the block"! (P.S. Did we mention a camera crew from Bill Moyers & Company had been following us since breakfast?) After two straight hours (and a few drained markers), it was time to call it a day.
Andrew and Rep. Lewis said goodbye to BEA, exhausted but energized... Just in time to see the starred review in Booklist, the official review journal of the American Library Association,
calling March "a grand work," and see it featured in the Washington Post's "Summer Reading 
List: Eight Books to Make You Smarter"!

Thanks to everyone who came out to see us, to the BEA staff for making it happen, and to the March co-authors for their generosity and stamina... See you next time (ALA in Chicago June 29, Comic-Con in San Diego July 20-21, and beyond)!

March (Book One), a deluxe softcover graphic novel with french flaps and black & white interiors, 6.5" x 9.5", 128 pages
-- ISBN 978-1-60309-300-2
-- $14.95 US
-- Release Date: August 13, 2013.
For more information and a 14-page preview, visit http://www.topshelfcomix.com/march.
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Chris Staros
Top Shelf Productions
PO Box 1282
Marietta GA 30061-1282
USA

Wednesday, June 05, 2013

June 11: Visualizing Peace: Graphic Art & Social Change

Visualizing Peace:
Graphic Art & Social Change
Tuesday, June 11th from 9:30am to 11:30am
Kenney Auditorium
Johns Hopkins University SAIS
1740 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington D.C. 20036
Forum Details
Visually captivating, accessible to a wide audience, and inexpensive to produce and distribute, graphic art holds its own in the age of digital media and social networking.
The event will bring together artists, activists and conflict resolution practitioners to explore the creativity with which graphic art and comic books have been used for social change around the world, and to generate ideas for expanding the potential of bridging the two fields.
Join the event to:
  • Discover a unique peacebuilding resource
  • Preview new comic books and graphic novels related to social change
  • Meet artists and panelists before and after the event
  • Take home samples of new and classic works of graphic art relevant to social change

JOIN US!

Register to attend the CPRF on Tuesday, June 11th from 9:30 to 11:30am.
Register Now!

Speakers
Andrew Aydin
Andrew Aydin: co-author with Congressman John Lewis of March, a graphic novel trilogy depicting Lewis’ lifelong struggle for civil and human rights in America
Nate Powell
Nate Powell: Illustrator of March and creator of the acclaimed graphic novel Any Empire, a vivid examination of war and violence, and their trickle-down effects on Middle America
Dalia Ziada
Dalia Ziada (via Skype): Activist, blogger, and award-winning women’s rights advocate; translator of The Montgomery Story, the 1956 comic book about Martin Luther King Jr. and nonviolent protest
Jeanné Isler
Moderator: Jeanné Isler, Director of USA Programs, Search for Common Ground
In addition to support from CPRF principals, this event is made possible by a generous contribution from Fantom Comics and Comic Book Artists on Demand.