Haynes Johnson - Herblock
7 p.m. Johnson, who worked with Herblock at The Washington Post, will launch a new anthology celebrating Block's life and career. The Post's editorial cartoonist was a protean figure whose career spanned thirteen American Presidents. His cartoons mocked Senator McCarthy and Richard Nixon, and continued on into the 1980s to take on President Reagan. Block made no pretense of objectivity; he was a good liberal with a love of the political game. In 1984 Herblock was incredibly generous to a tiny new bookstore at 5010 Connecticut Avenue, appearing twice to sign his book.
Thursday, November 05, 2009
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
OT: Nick Thorkelson, friend of CDC, playing music in Boston
Nick Thorkelson's reviewed exhibits for me for IJOCA and done the cover of the Interplanetary Journal of Comic Art (buy it on the right) and now he's showing us he's got musical talent too.
Subject: Music on the Fly, Coming Nov. 14--FREE!
Subject: Music on the Fly, Coming Nov. 14--FREE!
Dear friends:
I wanted to let you know that I will have pieces in both of the programs described below. I will play and sing a song I wrote called "Grave Robbery," accompanied by a series of images in a sort of pseudo animation style, as part of the "EP7: Music On the Fly" program November 14. And I have written a short play, "Lionel Banished," which will be performed at the "Carny Knowledge" program being performed January 28 to February 6. Hope to see all or many of you at each or both.
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This is one image/stanza from "Grave Robbery," a song inspired by the Jerry Cruncher character in Charles Dickens' "Tale of Two Cities":
Nick Thorkelson
Graphic Design & Cartoons
15 Channel Center Street, #601
Boston, MA 02210
617-417-5403
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Nov 18: Waltz with Bashir at Arlington's Shirlington Library
Film: "Waltz with Bashir/Vals Im Bashir" [2008]
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 7pm
Shirlington Branch Library
The "World Cinema Spotlight" series at Shirlington presents "Waltz with Bashir/Vals Im Bashir" [2008]. Rated R, 90 minutes. Directed by Ari Folman and featuring Ron Ben-Yishai, Ronny Dayag and Ari Folman. An animated documentary nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, "Waltz with Bashir" tells the story of an Israeli film director who interviews fellow veterans of the 1982 invasion of Lebanon to reconstruct his own memories of that conflict.
Nov 30: Politics and Prose graphic novel meeting time change
The group had to move the meeting time, so the new one is the 30th of November, the Monday after Thanksgiving, at 7:30pm, discussing Ware's Jimmy Corrigan.
Harry Katz on Herblock on KPBS
To read the transcript with Harry Katz, former prints curator at the Library of Congress on Herblock, click through "Herblock Was One Of Most Influential Political Cartoonists In U.S. History," By Maureen Cavanaugh, Hank Crook, KPBS These Days | Monday, November 2, 2009, or click here to listen to the audio.
Post on Doonesbury on Twitter
'Doonesbury' on Twitter: A sweet tweet
Howard Kurtz
Washington Post Staff Writer
Monday, November 2, 2009
Nov 3: Herblock curator tour at Noon
Join the curators of the new Herblock exhibit at the Library of Congress’ Jefferson building at noon for a tour of the exhibit and a look at ‘Herblock in World War II.’
Monday, November 02, 2009
U of MD's Diamondback's streak of successful cartoonists
See "Diamondback doodlers: Several ’90s cartoonists went big-time with their drawings," By Kristi Tousignant, University of Maryland's Diamondback November 2, 2009. Featured are Frank Cho, Jeff Kinney, and Aaron McGruder. Corey Thomas, who does Watch Your Head, came out of Howard University.
Library of Congress Accepting Swann Fellowship Applications
Library of Congress
101 Independence Avenue SE
Washington DC 20540
November 2, 2009
Public contact: Martha Kennedy (202) 707-9115, mkenn@loc.gov
Swann Foundation Accepting Fellowship Applications
Foundation Supports Research in the Humorous Arts of Caricature and Cartoon
The Caroline and Erwin Swann Foundation for Caricature and Cartoon, administered by the Library of Congress, is accepting applications for its graduate fellowship for the 2010-2011 academic year. Applications are due by close of business on Friday, Feb. 15, 2010, and notification will occur in the spring.
The Swann Foundation seeks to award one fellowship annually (with a stipend of up to $15,000) to assist in continuing scholarly research and writing projects in the field of caricature and cartoon. Depending on the number and quality of proposals, the advisory board may elect to make multiple, smaller awards.
A fellow is required to be in residence in Washington, D.C., for a minimum of two weeks, use the Library's extensive collections and deliver a public lecture at the Library on his or her work. Each fellow must also provide a copy of his or her dissertation, thesis or postgraduate publication upon completion, for the Swann Foundation Fund files.
Guidelines and application forms are available through the Swann Foundation's website www.loc.gov/rr/print/swann/swann-fellow.html, by e-mailing swann@loc.gov or by calling Martha Kennedy in the Prints and Photographs Division of the Library at (202) 707-9115.
To be eligible, an applicant must be a resident of the United States and a candidate for a master's or doctoral degree at a university based in the United States, Canada or Mexico. The applicant must be working toward completion of a dissertation or thesis for that degree or be engaged in postgraduate research within three years of receiving an M.A. or a Ph.D. Individuals who are not U.S. residents but who otherwise meet these academic qualifications may also apply and be considered for a fellowship, contingent upon their visa eligibility.
The applicant's research must be in the field of caricature and cartoon. There are no restrictions on the place or time period covered. To encourage research in a variety of academic disciplines, any university department may oversee a project proposed for the fellowship, provided the subject pertains to caricature or cartoon art.
Requirements for the fellowship applications include a statement of qualifications, a one-page abstract of the proposed project, a project description that specifies research needs and a budget, two letters of reference and official transcripts.
The Swann Foundation Fellowship in Caricature and Cartoon is one of a small number of scholarly fellowships that provide direct support for continuing graduate research in the field. It has supported groundbreaking research on caricature and cartoon that focuses on a variety of subjects and topics such as the Cold War; representations of race, class conflict and disease; and the early origins of caricature and political satire, and the cultural and social forces that have influenced the development of prominent cartoonists' work. For a list of research projects, visit www.loc.gov/rr/rint/swann/swann-fellowslist.html.
The Caroline and Erwin Swann Foundation for Caricature and Cartoon is overseen by an advisory board composed of scholars, collectors, cartoonists and Library of Congress staff members. The foundation's activities support the study, interpretation, preservation and appreciation of original works of humorous and satiric art by graphic artists from around the world. New York advertising executive Erwin Swann (1906-1973) established the Swann Foundation for Caricature and Cartoon in 1967.
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PR09-225
11/2/09
ISSN: 0731-3527
KAL Creates 2010 Wall Calendar for The Economist
Kal writes in:
I am delighted to announce the publication of The Economist's first ever fully illustrated wall calendar. Here's how The Economist describes the 2010 "Illustrated Look at the Year Ahead":
Kevin "Kal" Kallaugher, The Economist's editorial cartoonist since 1978, takes you on an entertaining journey through the world's most celebrated (and occasionally obscure) global events, milestones and holidays.
Each of the 12 monthly spreads provides a visual feast of original, hand-drawn artwork that brings to life the events of the current month and combines them into a hilarious interconnected story.
Each of the 12 monthly spreads provides a visual feast of original, hand-drawn artwork that brings to life the events of the current month and combines them into a hilarious interconnected story.
You can view the cover artwork with the attached image...or visit www.Kaltoons.com for more pictures and information on how to order the calendar at my online bookstore.
Best
Kal
Sunday, November 01, 2009
Post to colorize Doonesbury
Comic Riffs is reporting that the newly re-enlarged Doonesbury will also be appearing in dramatic color.
Big Planet Comics owner Greg Bennett may be coming to a town near you
Greg's about to go on tour with his band, The Jet Age. Their two-and-a-half week tour will take them through the midwest and the west.
Quick Reviews for Comics Due 11-04-09
QUICK REVIEWS FOR COMICS 11-04-09
By John Judy
AGE OF BRONZE #29 written and drawn by Eric Shanower. No promotional blurb could top the original: "Special Music Issue. Achilles headlines with a song about cosmic sex as Cressida has her heart ripped out." Not for kids. Recommended.
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #609 by Marc Guggenheim, Marco Checchetto and Luke Ross. Spidey fights the dinosaur dude. No, the other one. "Raptor."
ASTONISHING X-MEN #32 by Warren Ellis and Phil Jimenez. Sentinels! Zombie Sentinels! Brood! Oh, Ellis!
BATMAN: THE WIDENING GYRE #3 of 6 by Kevin Smith and Walter Flanagan. "Guest-starring Aquaman!" No fair making it irresistible, DC!
BLACK WIDOW: DEADLY ORIGIN #1 of 4 by Paul Cornell, Tom Raney and John Paul Leon. What it sounds like, but Cornell is so darn clever he'll find a way to make it work!
THE BOYS #36 by Garth Ennis and John Darick Robertson. The Awesome Origin of "Mother's Milk" at the conclusion of which you will please stop screaming. Please. Recommended. Not for kids.
BOYS: HEROGASM #6 of 6 by Garth Ennis and John McCrea. At last, the devastating climax! (Hides head in shame…) Not for kids.
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #30 by Jane Espenson and Georges Jeanty. I'm starting to think the goal of these stories is to get the number of Slayers on Earth back down to one. Recommended anyway because it's Jane Espenson and she writes real good.
CAPTAIN AMERICA: REBORN #4 of 6 by Ed Brubaker and Bryan Hitch. Doctor Doom and the Red Skull have made a pact, so maybe this whole "reborn" thing is a tad premature… Gotta look!
CRIMINAL DELUXE EDITION HC by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips. Collecting books 1-3 and a bunch of extras. Why wait for Christmas? Get it now! Highly recommended.
DEATHLOK #1 of 7 by Charlie Huston and Lan Medina. Marvel's classic killer cyborg gets the Moon Knight treatment: A full reboot with lots of violence! Hey, it's Deathlok. Not like we were ever gonna see him on "Super Hero Squad." But wouldn't it be great if we did?
ESCAPISTS SC by Brian K. Vaughan, Michael Chabon and Various Really Good Artists. Inspired by "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay" and the comic book capital of the world, Cleveland Ohio! Recommended.
IMMORTAL WEAPONS #4 of 5 by Duane Swierczynski and Khari Evans. Tiger's Beautiful Daughter. Don't let the name fool you! Her kung-fu is tough! Recommended.
MARVELOUS LAND OF OZ #1 of 8 by Eric Shanower and Skottie Young. Picking up where they left off with WONDERFUL WORLD OF OZ, Shanower and Young take on L. Frank Baum's next epic. Forget the movie! Read the comic! (Always good advice.)
SECRET SIX #15 by John Ostrander and J. Calafiore. Guest-writer John Ostrander returns to Deadshot and Deadshot returns to killing lots and lots of people! OK, technically you need to leave something before you return to it, but you get the idea.
STRANGE TALES #3 of 3 by Various Creators. Indy artists and writers take a crack at their favorite Marvel icons with interesting results. Verrry interrresting….
STUMPTOWN #1 by Greg Rucka and Matthew Southworth. When a private dick with a gambling problem finds herself on the hook for big money to a casino the best way out is probably to do the casino owner a favor. Because that always ends well. Highly "Rucka-mended!"
SUPERMAN: WORLD OF NEW KRYPTON #9 of 12 by James Robinson, Greg Rucka and Pete Woods. Jemm, Son of Saturn wants a word with the New Kryptonians! No, seriously…
TORCH #3 of 8 by Mike Carey, Alex Ross and Patrick Berkenkotter. Darn! The original Human Torch is back but he's a mind-controlled bad guy now! Sure hope that doesn't last!
X-MEN ORIGINS: ICEMAN ONE-SHOT by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Phil Noto. What it sounds like but Aguirre-Sacasa's so darn clever he'll find a way to make it work!
X-MEN VS. AGENTS OF ATLAS #2 of 2 by Jeff Parker and Carlo Pagulayan. Just go with it….
YELLOW LANTERN PROMOTIONAL RINGS by DC Comics and the Sinestro Corps! Powered by Fear and Evil so turn on FoxNews and let 'er rip!
Nov 2: Lethem at Folger tomorrow
Comics-friendly author Jonathan Lethem will be in town, reading from his new book this fall.
Nov. 2: Lethem is at Folger Elizabethan Theatre, at 7:30, $15.
Nov. 2: Lethem is at Folger Elizabethan Theatre, at 7:30, $15.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Zombie graphic novel chat on Post site yesterday
Zombies: Doomsday Attack - Max Brooks, Author and Screenwriter
Washington Post Friday, October 30, 2009; 11:00 AM
Washington Post Friday, October 30, 2009; 11:00 AM
Nevin Martell at Big Planet Comics, a brief report
A couple of nights ago, Nevin Martell read from his new book, Looking for Calvin and Hobbes at Big Planet Comics. I've reviewed the book already, but Nevin's illustrated lecture for "the love child I've been working on for the past two years" as he put it, is worth seeing, because he "uncovered a lot of art that no one's ever seen before."
Much of that was Watterson's early high school and college cartoons, and his stint as a professional political cartoonist, but Nevin also showed us what Watterson's most recent public art has been. He's done these projected illustrations for a friend's Spanish Day, a Flamenco guitar rock opera.
Much of that was Watterson's early high school and college cartoons, and his stint as a professional political cartoonist, but Nevin also showed us what Watterson's most recent public art has been. He's done these projected illustrations for a friend's Spanish Day, a Flamenco guitar rock opera.
Wash Post Style Invitational contest to combine two comic strips results
None of them did much for me, even though one of my neighbors is a winner, but see
The Style Invitational
Washington Post October 31 2009
Report from Week 837
in which we asked you to combine two comic strips and tell about the result:
The Style Invitational
Washington Post October 31 2009
Report from Week 837
in which we asked you to combine two comic strips and tell about the result:
Two NY students win Herblock-related cartoon contest
See "A winning combination: Two local students win national editorial cartoon contest,"
By SHARON GLEASON, NeXt Editor, Buffalo News October 29, 2009.
By SHARON GLEASON, NeXt Editor, Buffalo News October 29, 2009.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Pop culture professor Ray Browne dies
"Ray Browne, 87; Professor saw the potential in studying pop culture," By T. Rees Shapiro
Washington Post Staff Writer, Thursday, October 29, 2009.
I never met him, but obviously I agree with his life's work. By the way, the current New Yorker, November 2, 2009, is this year's thin cartoon issue - it doesn't even say it on the spine - and it's got work by Chris Ware in it. Speaking of pop culture sneaking into high brow worlds...
Washington Post Staff Writer, Thursday, October 29, 2009.
I never met him, but obviously I agree with his life's work. By the way, the current New Yorker, November 2, 2009, is this year's thin cartoon issue - it doesn't even say it on the spine - and it's got work by Chris Ware in it. Speaking of pop culture sneaking into high brow worlds...
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